title: Endoscopic-assisted Repair of Neglected Rupture or Rerupture After Primary Repair of Extensor Hallucis Longus Tendon.
abstract: Rerupture of the extensor hallucis longus tendon after primary repair and neglected rupture of the tendon poses surgical challenges to orthopedic surgeons. Open exploration and repair of the tendon ends usually requires large incision and extensive dissection. This may induce scarring and adhesion around the repaired tendon. Endoscopic-assisted repair has the advantage of minimally invasive surgery including less soft tissue trauma and scar formation and better cosmetic result. The use of Krackow locking suture and preservation of the extensor retinacula allow early mobilization of the great toe.
authors.affiliation: *Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, North District Hospital, Sheung Shui, Hong Kong SAR, China †Queen Mary University of London, Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry Institute of Health Sciences Education, Centre for Sports and Exercise Medicine Mile End Hospital, London, UK.
authors.forename: Tun Hing
authors.initials: TH
authors.lastname: Lui
authors.forename: Joseph Jeremy
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Chang
authors.forename: Nicola
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Maffulli
mesh_terms: D020679:Arthroscopes; D004724:Endoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D012421:Rupture / Q000601:surgery; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D014034:Toes / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery*