Chronic Tibialis Anterior Tendon Rupture Treated with Semitendinosus Autograft: A Report of Two Cases.
10.14193/jkfas.2016.20.4.182
- Author:
Hong Ki PARK
1
;
Sang Jin LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Gacheon University Gil Medical Center, Gachon University School of Medicine, Incheon, Korea. phk@gilhospital.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Anterior tibial muscle;
Chronic rupture;
Semitendinosus;
Autografts
- MeSH:
Ankle;
Autografts*;
Diagnosis;
Muscle, Skeletal;
Rupture*;
Tendons*;
Wounds and Injuries
- From:Journal of Korean Foot and Ankle Society
2016;20(4):182-186
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
The tibialis anterior tendon functions as a major dorsiflexor of the ankle. A rupture in this tendon can cause serious problems in the ambulatory function. A closed traumatic rupture without open wound or an atraumatic rupture can delay diagnosis and treatment. There are not enough guidelines for an effective surgical treatment on this chronic condition. Herein, we report two cases of chronic tibialis anterior disruption successfully treated by semitendinosus autograft.
