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Flexor hallucis longus impingement syndrome: A case report
Ihsan Oesman1, Nurmansyah Hata Dwi Putra2, Anindyo Abshar Andar2
1Foot and Ankle Division, Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia, Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital, Jakarta, Indonesia.
International Journal of Surgery Case Reports
|July 18, 2024
Summary
FHL tendinitis from sporting activities causes foot and ankle pain. Arthroscopic surgery effectively treated FHL impingement caused by a bony protrusion, restoring function and relieving pain.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics
- Sports Medicine
- Podiatry
Background:
- Repetitive friction on the flexor hallucis longus (FHL) tendon sheath from sports can lead to tendinitis, causing significant foot and ankle pain and functional impairment.
- The FHL tendon is vital for foot stability and susceptible to overuse injuries, with inflammatory tenosynovitis also contributing to symptoms.
- Arthroscopy offers a diagnostic and therapeutic approach for FHL tendinitis and impingement.

