Reconstruction of Chronic Extensor Hallucis Longus Tendon Rupture Using Interposed Scar Tissue: A Case Report.
10.14193/jkfas.2014.18.4.208
- Author:
Seung Hun LEE
1
;
Keun Bae LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Chonnam National University Medical School, Gwangju, Korea. kbleeos@chonnam.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Extensor hallucis longus;
Rupture;
Chronic;
Interposed scar tissue
- MeSH:
Cicatrix*;
Hallux;
Humans;
Rupture*;
Tendons*
- From:Journal of Korean Foot and Ankle Society
2014;18(4):208-211
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Chronic extensor hallucis longus tendon ruptures are very rare, and may lead to hallux dysfunction. To the best of our knowledge, reconstruction of a chronic extensor hallucis longus rupture using interposed scar tissue has not been previously reported. Our results show that direct repair method using interposed scar tissue for chronic extensor hallucis longus rupture can successfully restore function of the hallux and provide good satisfaction in carefully selected patients.
