Flexor hallucis longus rupture repaired with split flexor digitorum longus tendon transfer: A case report

Abstract

Isolated rupture of the flexor hallucis longus tendon is an injury rarely reported in literature. In this case report, a 47-year-old female presented 3 months after traumatic injury which resulted in rupture of the flexor hallucis longus. End to end repair was not possible due to substantial gapping provided by proximal retraction of the tendon proximally into the calf and disruption of the fibrous connection of the FHL and FDL. A split flexor digitorum longus tendon transfer was performed to restore function and prevent hyperextension of the hallux and the patient was followed for one year.

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