title: Extensor hallucis longus tendon rupture repair using a fascia lata allograft.
abstract: The authors present a case of a traumatic extensor hallucis longus tendon rupture sustained 2 days after hallux valgus and hammer toe correction. The ruptured tendon, separated by a 6-cm defect, was repaired using a fascia lata allograft. This case demonstrates a serious complication of a commonly performed procedure and a salvage technique useful for dealing with large tendon defects.
authors.affiliation: Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA.
authors.forename: Lorne A
authors.initials: LA
authors.lastname: Zielaskowski
authors.forename: Jane
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Pontious
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005206:Fascia Lata / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D005528:Foot / Q000601:surgery*; D005530:Foot Deformities / Q000601:surgery; D006215:Hallux Valgus / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D012421:Rupture; D016879:Salvage Therapy; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D013710:Tendons / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D014184:Transplantation, Homologous