Flexor Hallucis Longus tendon rupture in RA-patients is associated with MTP 1 damage and pes planus

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>To assess the prevalence of and relation between rupture or tenosynovitis of the Flexor Hallucis Longus (FHL) tendon and range of motion, deformities and joint damage of the forefoot in RA patients with foot complaints.</p> <...

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Main Authors: Buurke Jaap J, Dubbeldam Rosemary, Drossaers-Bakkers Wiepke K, Baan Henriette, Nene Anand, van de Laar Martin AFJ
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2007-11-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2474/8/110