title: Tibialis anterior tendon rupture as a complication of first tarsometatarsal joint steroid injection: A case report and review of literature.
abstract: First tarsometatarsal joint steroid injection is a commonly performed procedure in foot and ankle practice. The joint is in close proximity to tibialis anterior tendon insertion. We describe a rare complication of the procedure which had to be treated surgically. We have also listed available treatment options based on literature review.
authors.affiliation: Wrightington Hospital, Wigan WN6 9EP, United Kingdom. Electronic address: kowshikjain@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Kowshik
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Jain
authors.affiliation: University of Manchester, United Kingdom. Electronic address: mehekasad@googlemail.com.
authors.forename: Mehek
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Asad
authors.affiliation: Wrexham Maelor Hospital, Wrexham LL13 7TX, United Kingdom. Electronic address: Yogesh.joshi@wales.nhs.uk.
authors.forename: Yogesh
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Joshi
authors.affiliation: Wrexham Maelor Hospital, Wrexham LL13 7TX, United Kingdom. Electronic address: asyed87@aol.com.
authors.forename: Asad
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Syed
mesh_terms: D033023:Foot Joints / Q000293:injuries*; D006801:Humans; D007270:Injections, Intra-Articular / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013256:Steroids / Q000008:administration & dosage; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery*
chemical_list: D013256:Steroids
keywords: Anterior; Rupture; Steroid; Tibialis; Treatment