Spontaneous rupture of the tibialis anterior tendon: a case report and literature review.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
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.
Medical subject headings
- Gout
- Musculoskeletal Diseases
- Tendon Transfer
- Tendons
Anatomy
- tibia