title: Rupture of the extensor hallucis longus tendon caused by talar neck osteophyte.
abstract: Closed injuries of extensor hallucis longus (EHL) tendon are uncommon and rarely reported. We present a patient who had an extensor hallucis longus tendon rupture which we believe to be related to the presence of a talar neck osteophyte. This was treated surgically with a satisfactory outcome.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, Dundee DD1 9SY, Scotland, UK. gfadel@nhs.net
authors.forename: George E
authors.initials: GE
authors.lastname: Fadel
authors.forename: Faz
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Alipour
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000843:Ankle Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology; D006214:Hallux / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D054850:Osteophyte / Q000150:complications*; D011859:Radiography; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D012421:Rupture; D013628:Talus / Q000473:pathology; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery