Spontaneous Rupture of the Tibialis Anterior Tendon: A Case Report and Literature Review

Spontaneous rupture of the tibialis anterior tendon is uncommon. This article presents a case report in which spontaneous rupture of the tibialis anterior tendon occurred secondary to a gouty tophaceous deposit within the tendon. This report adds to the list of pathological conditions that should be...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Foot & ankle international 2000-08, Vol.21 (8), p.697-700
Hauptverfasser:	Patten, Andrew, Pun, Wai-Ki
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Aged Aged, 80 and over Follow-Up Studies Gout - complications Gout - diagnosis Humans Male Musculoskeletal Diseases - diagnosis Musculoskeletal Diseases - etiology Musculoskeletal Diseases - surgery Recovery of Function Rupture, Spontaneous Tendon Transfer - methods Tendons - surgery Treatment Outcome
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Zusammenfassung:	Spontaneous rupture of the tibialis anterior tendon is uncommon. This article presents a case report in which spontaneous rupture of the tibialis anterior tendon occurred secondary to a gouty tophaceous deposit within the tendon. This report adds to the list of pathological conditions that should be considered in closed spontaneous rupture of the tibialis anterior tendon.
ISSN:	1071-1007 1944-7876
DOI:	10.1177/107110070002100814