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Diagnosis and treatment of flexor tendon injuries of the hand: what the radiologist needs to know
This article reviews the diagnosis and treatment of flexor tendon injuries of the hand highlighting flexor tendon anatomy, important pre-operative...
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Primary augmentation of percutaneous repair with flexor hallucis longus tendon for Achilles tendon ruptures reduces tendon elongation and may improve functional outcome
PurposeAchilles tendon ruptures (ATR) result in loss of strength and function of the gastrosoleus—Achilles tendon complex, probably because of...
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MRI evaluation of interconnections between flexor hallucis longus and flexor digitorum longus around the Master knot of Henry
ObjectivesTo demonstrate the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings of interconnections between flexor hallucis longus (FHL) and flexor digitorum...
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Management of Chronic Patella Tendon Tear with Heterotopic Ossifications: A Case Report and Pictorial Review of Various Techniques in Contemporary Practice
PurposeTo review reliable techniques for reconstructing or repairing chronic patella tendon tears and describe the unique case report of chronic...
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Free tendon grafts for surgical management of chronic tears of the main body of the Achilles tendon: a systematic review
PurposeAfter four weeks from injury, tears of the Achilles tendon are considered chronic. Their management is challenging, and the use of a graft is...
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The effect of gracilis tendon harvesting in addition to semitendinosus tendon harvesting on knee extensor and flexor strength after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
IntroductionAnterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction using hamstring tendons may involve harvesting of the gracilis tendon in addition to the...
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MRI findings of peroneal tendon tears do not necessarily correlate to clinical findings in paediatric and adolescent patients
PurposePathologic abnormality of the peroneal tendons are thought to be an under-appreciated source of vague ankle and hindfoot pain in paediatric...
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Both gastrocnemius aponeurosis flaps and semitendinosus tendon grafts are effective in the treatment of chronic Achilles tendon ruptures – a systematic review
IntroductionA chronic Achilles tendon rupture (ATR) is defined as an ATR that has been left untreated for more than four weeks following rupture....
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Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) suture vs fiberwire and polypropylene in flexor tendon repair
BackgroundIn this study, we evaluate the value of novel suture material based on monofilamentous-extruded polyfluoroethylene (PTFE) compared to...
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Role of magnetic resonance imaging on fingers in diagnosis of post-traumatic tendon and ligament injuries
BackgroundMagnetic resonance (MR) imaging is a powerful method for evaluating acute and chronic lesions of the stabilizing articular elements (volar...
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Interpositional scaffold anchor rotator cuff footprint tear repair: excellent survival, healing, and early outcomes
PurposeShoulder function limitation duration after a full-thickness rotator cuff tendon (RCT) tear may influence post-repair healing and outcomes. A...
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Percutaneous cruciate repair of ruptured Achilles tendon
Percutaneous repair is a safe and reliable method to restore continuity after acute Achilles tendon ruptures, with a lower incidence of wound...
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A rare case of an intratendinous ganglion cyst extending into the muscle belly of flexor carpi radialis: a case report and review of the literature
ITGCs (intratendinous ganglion cysts) involving the flexor compartment of the wrist are uncommon, and reports are scarce in the literature. The...
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Simultaneous traumatic dislocation of the posterior tibial tendon and long peroneal tendon: a case report
BackgroundViewing the existing literature, one can find several documents about dislocation of the peroneal tendons. Clinical findings, diagnostics,...
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Safety of immediate open traumatic extensor tendon repair performed at an emergency department minor procedure room
IntroductionThe superficial location of the extensor tendons makes them particularly vulnerable to lacerations. Patients most commonly present to the...
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Diagnostic ultrasound of tendon injuries in the setting of distal radius fractures
ObjectiveDescribe tendon injuries and their structural causes seen on ultrasound in wrists with distal radius fractures and estimate the accuracy of...
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Correlation of Flexor Pollicis Longus Tendon Status by Ultrasonography with Plate Position on Radiographs Following Volar Plate Fixation of Distal Radius Fractures with Pronator Quadratus Repair
BackgroundPurpose was to correlate flexor pollicis longus tendon (FPL) attrition using Ultrasonography with plate position on radiographs following...
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Anterior horn damage in brachial multisegmental amyotrophy with superficial siderosis and dural tear: an autopsy case report
BackgroundPatients with superficial siderosis (SS) rarely show brachial multisegmental amyotrophy with ventral intraspinal fluid collection...
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Spontaneous tendon rupture in a patient with systemic sclerosis: a case report
BackgroundSystemic sclerosis (SSc) is an incurable autoimmune disease characterized by progressive skin fibrosis and organ failure. Tenosynovitis is...
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Re-ruptures and early outcomes after surgical repair of acute Achilles tendon ruptures: prospective, comparative multicenter study
PurposeThe primary objective of this study was to compare the re-rupture rate, clinical results, and functional outcomes six months after the...
