[Traumatic dislocation of the tibialis posterior tendon].
Traumatic dislocations of the tibialis posterior tendon are a rare entity compared to other injuries of the ankle joint. It should be considered if the patient presents with the mechanism of an ankle sprain in combination with severe pain in the region of the internal malleolus. We report of two cases of a traumatic dislocation of the tibialis posterior tendon and discuss the clinical image and the operative treatment.
Klinik für Unfallchirurgie, UniversitätsSpital Zürich, Schweiz. naeder.helmy@chi.usz.ch
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D000328:Adult; D016512:Ankle Injuries / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000601:surgery; D013997:Time Factors