A Previously Unreported Etiology of Trigger Toe

2006 ◽  
Vol 96 (4) ◽  
pp. 356-358
Author(s):  
Korhan Ozkan ◽  
Bora Goksan ◽  
Feyza Unlu Ozkan ◽  
Kerem Bilsel ◽  
Bilge Bilgic ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medial Malleolus ◽  
Flexor Hallucis Longus ◽  
Tarsal Tunnel ◽  
Rare Entity ◽  
Ballet Dancers ◽  
Longus Tendon ◽  
Extensor Hallucis Longus

Trigger toe is a rare entity, with only a few cases reported in the literature. It is usually seen in ballet dancers as a result of compression of the flexor hallucis longus tendon in the tarsal tunnel beneath the medial malleolus. We report a case of trigger toe due to a constricting lesion on the extensor hallucis longus tendon. (J Am Podiatr Med Assoc 96(4): 356–358, 2006)

Stenosing Tenosynovitis of the Flexor Hallucis Longus Tendon and Posterior Impingement upon the Os Trigonum in Ballet Dancers

Foot & Ankle ◽  
1982 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 74-80 ◽  
Author(s):  
William G. Hamilton
Keyword(s):  
Lateral Approach ◽  
Flexor Hallucis Longus ◽  
Mechanism Of Injury ◽  
Dance Class ◽  
Os Trigonum ◽  
Ballet Dancers ◽  
Longus Tendon ◽  
Surgical Access ◽  
Posterior Impingement ◽  
Stenosing Tenosynovitis

The problems of flexor hallucis tendonitis and os trigonum syndrome in dancers are presented. The mechanism of injury, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation are outlined. Pitfalls in diagnosis are discussed as well as prognosis for return to dance class and the stage. The best surgical access to the os trigonum is a lateral approach.

RELEASE OF THE FLEXOR HALLUCIS LONGUS TENDON IN BALLET DANCERS

1997 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 273
Author(s):  
G. J. Kolettis ◽  
L. J. Micheli ◽  
J. D. Klein
Keyword(s):  
Flexor Hallucis Longus ◽  
Ballet Dancers ◽  
Longus Tendon

Stenosing Tenosynovitis of the Flexor Hallucis Longus Tendon at the Sesamoid Area

2002 ◽  
Vol 23 (9) ◽  
pp. 801-803 ◽  
Author(s):  
José Antônio Veiga Sanhudo
Keyword(s):  
Successful Treatment ◽  
Early Recognition ◽  
Nonoperative Treatment ◽  
Flexor Hallucis Longus ◽  
Great Toe ◽  
Ballet Dancers ◽  
Longus Tendon ◽  
Stenosing Tenosynovitis

The author presents a case of stenosing tenosynovitis of the flexor hallucis longus tendon at the sesamoid area of the great toe following injury of the hallux. Although stenosing tenosynovitis of the flexor hallucis longus tendon is not rare, occurring frequently in ballet dancers, its entrapment at the sesamoid area was rarely described in the literature. Early recognition of this condition is very important for successful treatment. This patient did not respond to nonoperative treatment and surgical tenolysis was very successful for relief of the symptoms.

RELEASE OF THE FLEXOR HALLUCIS LONGUS TENDON IN BALLET DANCERS

1997 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 273
Author(s):  
G. J. Kolettis ◽  
L. J. Micheli ◽  
J. D. Klein
Keyword(s):  
Flexor Hallucis Longus ◽  
Ballet Dancers ◽  
Longus Tendon

scholarly journals Tarsal tunnel syndrome and flexor hallucis longus tendon hypertrophy

2010 ◽  
Vol 96 (7) ◽  
pp. 829-831 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. Rodriguez ◽  
B. Devos Bevernage ◽  
P. Maldague ◽  
P.-A. Deleu ◽  
T. Leemrijse
Keyword(s):  
Flexor Hallucis Longus ◽  
Tarsal Tunnel ◽  
Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome ◽  
Longus Tendon ◽  
Tunnel Syndrome

Release of the Flexor Hallucis Longus Tendon in Ballet Dancers*

1996 ◽  
Vol 78 (9) ◽  
pp. 1386-90 ◽  
Author(s):  
GEORGE J. KOLETTIS ◽  
LYLE J. MICHELI ◽  
JEFFREY D. KLEIN
Keyword(s):  
Flexor Hallucis Longus ◽  
Ballet Dancers ◽  
Longus Tendon

scholarly journals Medial plantar nerve

2018 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Milena Bolini Cunha ◽  
Helencar Ignácio ◽  
Márcio Gomes Figueiredo ◽  
Rafaela Affonso de Macedo ◽  
Fernando Batigalia
Keyword(s):  
Strong Correlation ◽  
Medial Malleolus ◽  
Flexor Hallucis Longus ◽  
Tarsal Tunnel ◽  
Anatomical Landmarks ◽  
Medial Plantar Nerve ◽  
Anatomical Relationship ◽  
Fixed Reference ◽  
Plantar Region ◽  
Calcaneal Tuberosity

Objective: To measure and evaluate the distance from the medial plantar nerve (MPN) to six predetermined anatomical landmarks, identifying 12 distances, and establish a correlation with the trajectory of the flexor hallucis longus (FHL) tendon, especially the knot of Henry, and the location of the bifurcation of the posterior tibial nerve (PTN) relative to the tarsal tunnel. Methods: A descriptive and quantitative study was conducted in which 15 adult feet (six right and nine left) from cadavers were dissected, and the anatomical relationship between the MPN and predetermined structures was evaluated. The distance from the medial border of the medial malleolus to the inferior calcaneal tuberosity [defined as a fixed reference (FR)] was measured to compensate for variability in foot size. Results: The results indicated that the bifurcation of the PTN was proximal to the tarsal tunnel in 11 feet (73.3%), within the tunnel in three feet (20%), and distal to the tunnel in one foot (6.66%). A statistically significant (p=0.035) association was found between the FR and the distance from the superior calcaneal tuberosity to the MPN, a strong correlation (p=0.004) was found between the FR and the distance from the inferior calcaneal tuberosity to the MPN, and a significant association (p=0.013) was found between the FR and the distance from the medial calcaneal tuberosity to the knot of Henry. Conclusion: Some anatomical structures, especially the knot of Henry, have a strong correlation with the MPN and should be considered by surgeons who intend to approach the FHL in the plantar region. Bifurcation of the PTN proximal to the tarsal tunnel was the most common presentation.Level of Evidence V; Expert opinion.

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