Osteochondroma of the distal tibia complicated by a tibialis posterior tendon tear.

Kim, Yoon-Chung; Ahn, Jae Hoon; Lee, Jung-Woo · J Foot Ankle Surg · 2012

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Osteochondroma of the bone can irritate the overlying soft tissue, resulting in pain and discomfort. Rarely, a tendon tear can occur by an impinging bony mass. We report a case of osteochondroma of the distal tibia in a 23-year-old female patient that was complicated by a partial tear of the tibialis posterior tendon. She was treated with excision of the bony mass combined with tendon debridement and repair. The follow-up examination at 5 years postoperatively showed successful results.

Medical subject headings

Anatomy