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Spontaneous Degenerative Rupture of Extensor Hallucis Longus Treated with a Split Tibialis Anterior Tendon Autograft: A Case Report

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  • Jiyoun, Kim (Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kosin University Gospel Hospital, Kosin University School of Medicine) ;
  • Gab-Lae, Kim (Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kangdong Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University School of Medicine) ;
  • Taeho, Kim (Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kangdong Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University School of Medicine)
  • 김지연 (고신대학교 의과대학 고신대학교복음병원 정형외과학교실) ;
  • 김갑래 (한림대학교 의과대학 강동성심병원 정형외과학교실) ;
  • 김태호 (한림대학교 의과대학 강동성심병원 정형외과학교실)
  • Received : 2022.10.09
  • Accepted : 2022.11.14
  • Published : 2022.12.15
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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.

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