Foot and Ankle Surgery
Volume 14, Issue 2 , Pages 100-102, 2008

Rupture of the extensor hallucis longus tendon caused by talar neck osteophyte

  • George E. Fadel, MD, FRCS Ed Tr & Orth

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  • Faz Alipour, FRCS Tr & Orth

Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, Dundee DD1 9SY, Scotland, UK

Received 14 August 2007; received in revised form 9 November 2007; accepted 12 November 2007.

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.

Keywords: Extensor hallucis tendon, Osteophyte

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PII: S1268-7731(07)00103-8

doi:10.1016/j.fas.2007.11.004

Foot and Ankle Surgery
Volume 14, Issue 2 , Pages 100-102, 2008

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