Spontaneous Degenerative Rupture of Extensor Hallucis Longus Treated with a Split Tibialis Anterior Tendon Autograft: A Case Report
10.14193/jkfas.2022.26.4.192
- Author:
Jiyoun KIM
1
;
Gab-Lae K KIM
;
Taeho KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kosin University Gospel Hospital, Kosin University School of Medicine, Busan, Kore
- Publication Type:Case Report
- From:Journal of Korean Foot and Ankle Society
2022;26(4):192-195
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Chronic extensor hallucis longus (EHL) tendon rupture is relatively rare, but in such cases, surgical repair is necessary to prevent hallux dysfunction. To the best of our knowledge, reconstruction of chronic EHL rupture using a split tibialis anterior tendon autograft has not been previously reported. Here we present a case of spontaneous EHL tendon rupture with a 5 cm gap in a healthy 57-year-old woman. At the 1-year follow-up evaluation, hallux function was restored, and the patient was well satisfied with results.
