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Murine Flexor Tendon Injury and Repair Surgery
Published on: September 19, 2016
Lacerations and ruptures of the flexor or extensor hallucis longus tendons
1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California Los Angeles School of Medicine, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Abstract:
Lacerations and ruptures of the flexor hallucis longus or extensor hallucis longus tendon are frequently managed with operative repair. Tendon injuries of the hallux are not all alike; careful consideration should be given to the mechanism and site of injury, the timing of presentation, and the presence of other injuries. Not all tendon injuries of the hallux require repair. The effectiveness of a repair will depend on the goals of surgery, which may include pain relief, active joint motion, or correction of deformity. When goals are clearly defined, a satisfactory result can be expected in most patients.
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