Tendon split lengthening technique for flexor hallucis longus tendon rupture

Abstract Background Flexor hallucis longus (FHL) tendon rupture is a challenging injury to lead with clawing of the great toe when the FHL tendon is repaired too tight. When the diagnosis is delayed, the tendon ends may not be opposable because of contracture or poor tendon tissue. Methods A techniq...

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Main Authors: Jae Yong Park, Chenyu Wang, Hee Dong Kim, Hyong Nyun Kim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-11-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13018-017-0668-y