Tibialis posterior tendon rupture

Case contributed by Ammar Haouimi
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

History of trauma two months ago

Patient Data

Age: 25 years
Gender: Male

There is a complete rupture of the tibialis posterior tendon with empty tendon sheath well-visualized behind the medial malleolus. The distal end is thickened with edematous infiltration. The distal end is retracted approximately 5.5 cm above the talocrural joint. No soft tissue swelling or edema is seen (chronic rupture).

Case Discussion

MRI features of a complete chronic rupture of the tibialis posterior tendon.

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