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KMID : 1130920230270020055
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Journal of Korean Foot and Ankle Society
2023 Volume.27 No. 2 p.55 ~ p.57
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Clinical Features of Tibialis Anterior Tendon Rupture
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Park Sang-Eun
Jun Huyn-Sik
Jeong Jae-Jung
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Abstract
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Purpose: Tibialis anterior tendon rupture is uncommon and usually caused by laceration. Rupture with an open window is often consid- ered simple laceration, and thus diagnosis is often overlooked or delayed. The purpose of this study was to analyze the clinical features of tibialis anterior tendon rupture.
Materials and Methods: Twenty-two patients treated for tibialis anterior tendon rupture from March 2015 to December 2019 were ex- amined. Age, sex, rupture etiology, rupture location, and diagnostic and treatment delays were investigated.
Results: Mean patient age was 45.7 years, and there were 14 males and 8 females. In 18 cases, rupture was caused by laceration and in 4 by spontaneous rupture. Of the 18 cases caused by laceration, 8 were lawnmower related, 8 were glass injuries, and 2 were caused by crush or degloving injuries, respectively. Three of the 4 spontaneous rupture cases and 4 of the 18 caused by laceration were overlooked.
Conclusion: Tibialis anterior tendon rupture is rare and is easily overlooked. Close physical examination is essential to arrive at a correct initial diagnosis in patients with acute or chronic rupture, and greater care is needed in cases of glass injury.
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KEYWORD
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Tibialis anterior, Tibialis anterior tendon rupture, Clinical features
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