Citation

Pedrazzini A, Valenti PG, Bertoni N, Pedrabissi B, Simo HY, Bisaschi R, Medina V, Ceccarelli F, Pogliacomi F. Acta Biomed. Ateneo Parmense 2019; 90(12-S): 202-206.

Affiliation

SSD Ortopedia e Traumatologia , Ospedale Oglio Po, Casalmaggiore (CR). alessiopedrazzini@hotmail.com.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2019, Societa di Medicina e scienze naturali di Parma)

DOI

10.23750/abm.v90i12-S.8933

PMID

31821310

Abstract

BACKGROUND AND AIM OF THE WORK: Extensor tendon injuries of the foot in children represent a rare foot injury. We report a case of a 9 year-old male who suffered of a traumatic wound laceration in the distal third of the right leg with a glass the day before in another country, getting a combined injury of tibialis anterior (TA), extensor hallucis longus (EHL) and extensor digitorum longus (EDL).

METHODS: After an initial clinical and radiological evaluation, antibiotic prophylaxis was immediately started. Surgery was necessary for the repair of the lesions and after rehabilitation the patient recovered a good function with a complete return to a normal life.

RESULTS: 5 years follow-up clinical examination revealed a complete and painless range of movement comparable to the other foot. The patient regained active dorsiflexion without functional limitations, deformity or contracture.

CONCLUSIONS: Early exploration is important to allow full definition of the extent of injury and early surgical repair of tendons is recommended to avoid future disability.

Language: en