Presentation
An opponent stepped on the patient's dorsiflexed foot in a soccer game. Weakened and painful dorsiflexion of the foot. Palpable mass at the anterior ankle joint.
Patient Data
Age: 35 years
Gender: Male
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From the case:
Tibialis anterior tendon rupture
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Complete rupture of the anterior tibialis tendon with retraction of the proximal tendon end.
Case Discussion
In complete ruptures, a mass may be seen or felt, which corresponds to the proximal tendon end, that is typically retracted to the level of the oblique superomedial limb of the inferior extensor retinaculum 1.
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