Spontaneous Rupture of the Second and Third Extensor Digitorum Longus Tendons Caused by Osteophyte of the Tarsometatarsal Joint: A Case Report.
10.14193/jkfas.2016.20.1.46
- Author:
Sam Kook PARK
1
;
Chul Hyun PARK
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Gyeongsan Joongang Hospital, Gyeongsan, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Rheumatoid arthritis;
Flatfoot;
Osteophyte;
Extensor tendon rupture
- MeSH:
Arthritis, Rheumatoid;
Flatfoot;
Gout;
Humans;
Joints*;
Osteophyte*;
Rupture;
Rupture, Spontaneous*;
Tendons*
- From:Journal of Korean Foot and Ankle Society
2016;20(1):46-49
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Spontaneous rupture of the extensor tendon has been reported in association with predisposing inflammatory conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes, trauma, tophaceous gout, and steroid injection. The authors experienced a case of spontaneous rupture of the extensor digitorum longus tendons caused by an osteophyte of the tarsometatarsal joint in a patient with rheumatoid arthritis. The authors stress that aggressive treatment including surgery could be considered for prevention of spontaneous tendon rupture in a patient with predisposing conditions despite an asymptomatic spur.
