Extensor hallucis longus tendon laceration

Case contributed by Ammar Haouimi
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Falling broken glass on the dorsal surface of the left foot four days ago.

Patient Data

Age: 35 years
Gender: Female
This study is a stack
Sagittal
PD fat sat
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Sagittal
T1
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Axial PD
fat sat
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Coronal PD
fat sat
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Coronal
T1
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The MRI sequences demonstrate a complete disruption of the extensor hallucis longus tendon at the level of the navicular bone. The distance between the ruptured ends of the tendon, which are retracted, is 45 mm. Oedematous infiltration of the adjacent soft tissues is noted. No bony fracture is seen.

Case Discussion

MRI features of complete disruption of the extensor hallucis longus tendon with retraction of the ruptured ends.

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