ABSTRACT
The authors present two cases of checkrein deformity, a tethering of the flexor hallucis longus (FHL) tendon, following ankle surgery. The first case was treated by tenolysis and tendon lengthening posterior to the ankle. The second case was treated by lengthening of the FHL at the midfoot, a more simple procedure which produced a better outcome and faster recovery. The authors recommend this latter treatment should be considered to treat this problem.
Subject(s)
Ankle Injuries/complications , Foot Deformities, Acquired/etiology , Hallux , Postoperative Complications , Tendons , Ankle/surgery , Ankle Injuries/surgery , Constriction, Pathologic , Foot Deformities, Acquired/surgery , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Muscular Diseases/etiology , Muscular Diseases/surgery , Tendons/surgeryABSTRACT
The author presents a case of stenosing tenosynovitis of the flexor hallucis longus tendon at the sesamoid area of the great toe following injury of the hallux. Although stenosing tenosynovitis of the flexor hallucis longus tendon is not rare, occurring frequently in ballet dancers, its entrapment at the sesamoid area was rarely described in the literature. Early recognition of this condition is very important for successful treatment. This patient did not respond to nonoperative treatment and surgical tenolysis was very successful for relief of the symptoms.
