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A previously unreported etiology of trigger toe.
Korhan Ozkan1, Bora Goksan, Feyza Unlu Ozkan
1Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey.
Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association
|July 27, 2006
Summary
Trigger toe, a rare condition, typically affects ballet dancers due to flexor hallucis longus tendon compression. This case highlights trigger toe caused by a constricting lesion on the extensor hallucis longus tendon.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics
- Sports Medicine
- Podiatry
Background:
- Trigger toe is an uncommon condition, infrequently documented in medical literature.
- It is predominantly observed in ballet dancers, linked to the compression of the flexor hallucis longus tendon within the tarsal tunnel.
- The typical presentation involves impingement beneath the medial malleolus.
Observation:
- This report details a unique case of trigger toe.
- The condition in this instance was attributed to a constricting lesion impacting the extensor hallucis longus tendon.
- This contrasts with the more commonly reported etiology involving the flexor hallucis longus tendon.
Findings:
- A novel cause of trigger toe has been identified.
- The extensor hallucis longus tendon was implicated due to a localized constricting lesion.
- This finding expands the known differential diagnosis for trigger toe.
Implications:
- This case broadens the understanding of potential causes for trigger toe.
- It suggests that lesions on extensor tendons should be considered in the diagnosis of trigger toe.
- Further research may elucidate the specific mechanisms and treatment for this variant of trigger toe.