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An Anatomical Study of Nerves at Risk During Minimally Invasive Hallux Valgus Surgery
Published on: February 17, 2018
[A man with a wound on the left hallux]
J H M Han van Ochten1, Karim Raissadat
1Havenziekenhuis, afd. Orthopedie, Rotterdam, the Netherlands. jhm.van.ochten@gmail.com
Nederlands Tijdschrift Voor Geneeskunde
|April 21, 2011
Summary
A sailor presented with a severe hallux injury after a prior stitching. Examination revealed a dangling hallux and a ruptured extensor hallucis longus tendon.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic surgery
- Traumatology
- Podiatric medicine
Background:
- A 31-year-old sailor sustained a laceration to his left hallux.
- The initial wound was managed and sutured at an outside facility on the same day.
Observation:
- The patient presented with a "burst" wound on the left hallux.
- Physical examination revealed a compromised left hallux, described as "dangling".
Findings:
- A complete rupture of the M. extensor hallucis longus tendon was diagnosed.
- The injury involved significant damage to the hallux structures.
Implications:
- This case highlights the potential for severe tendon injuries following seemingly minor trauma.
- Prompt surgical intervention is crucial for restoring function in cases of extensor hallucis longus rupture.
- Proper initial wound assessment is vital to prevent missed tendon injuries.
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