[Hallux flexus--the result of posttraumatic entrapment of the flexor hallucis longus tendon in the tibial fracture site]

Rozhl Chir. 2010 Aug;89(7):466-7.
[Article in Slovak]

Abstract

Entrapment of flexor hallucis longus after tibial fracture is very rare. We present a case of entrapment of flexor hallucis longus in a case of 36 years old male, who sustain an open tibial fracture. Fracture was stabilised with intramedullary nail. As a conseqence of entrapment of FHL hallux flexus was presented. After release of FHL in musculotendinous junction full range of motion in interphalangaela joint of hallux was obtained.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Foot Deformities, Acquired / etiology*
  • Hallux / pathology*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Tendon Entrapment / etiology*
  • Tendon Entrapment / surgery
  • Tibial Fractures / complications*