Flexor hallucis longus tendon rupture

case report

Abstract

The spontaneous rupture of the flexor hallucis longus tendon or secondary to indirect trauma are infrequent. The rupture can be found in any part or its length, without a specific anatomic area to be predominant, according to the experience reported in the medical literature. This event, being an infrequent pathology, doesn’t have a standard surgical technique described. In this case report we present a ballet dancer who suffers a spontaneous rupture of the flexor hallucis longus at the level of its insertion in the distal phalanx. We describe the surgical technique used for treatment, the rehabilitation work up and the functional results.