1. Extensor hallucis longus tendon injury: an in-depth analysis and treatment protocol
- Author
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Frank Palumbo, Steven Mehl, Jeffrey C. Kass, and Nicholas Camarinos
- Subjects
musculoskeletal diseases ,Adult ,Male ,medicine.medical_specialty ,animal structures ,Treatment protocol ,Adolescent ,Lower limb ,Tendons ,Clinical Protocols ,Tendon Injuries ,medicine ,Humans ,Orthopedics and Sports Medicine ,Child ,Postoperative Care ,Rupture ,business.industry ,musculoskeletal, neural, and ocular physiology ,Anatomy ,Middle Aged ,musculoskeletal system ,Extensor hallucis longus tendon ,Tendon ,Surgery ,medicine.anatomical_structure ,Female ,Extensor muscle ,business ,tissues - Abstract
This article analyzes the controversial topic of whether or not to repair a lacerated extensor hallucis longus tendon. A literature review of extensor hallucis longus tendon injuries is presented. The authors then provide a treatment protocol for extensor hallucis longus tendon injuries.
- Published
- 1997