Management of Anterior Tibialis Tendon Ruptures.

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2021-07

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Anterior tibialis tendon ruptures, while relatively infrequent ruptures, are commonly identified in delayed fashion, which can lead to significant impairments in patient gait and function. Surgical treatment is typically required to restore ankle dorsiflexion function and proper gait. Depending on various patient-specific factors, tendon quality and excursion, and chronicity, a range of treatment options are available to manage these patients, from nonsurgical care to surgical treatment. Surgical options include direct repair, local tendon transfer, autograft tendon reconstruction, and allograft tendon reconstruction. Additional procedures may need to be considered. Despite the variety of described surgical procedures, limited evidence-based guidelines are available to direct surgeons in the most optimal treatment for their patients. In addition to the relevant anatomy, biomechanics, and pathoanatomy, the reconstructive armamentarium is detailed and reviewed here, along with outcomes and potential complications, to guide surgeons in the most appropriate treatment for their patients.

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10.5435/jaaos-d-20-00802

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Chen, Jie, Rishin Kadakia, Craig Chike Akoh and Karl Martin Schweitzer (2021). Management of Anterior Tibialis Tendon Ruptures. The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Publish Ahead of Print. 10.5435/jaaos-d-20-00802 Retrieved from https://hdl.handle.net/10161/23474.

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Karl Martin Schweitzer

Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery

My pursuit of a career in orthopaedics has come as no surprise to those around me. Growing up on our family horse farm in Mechanicsburg, Pa., afforded me many mechanical tasks. Foot and ankle orthopaedic surgery was an obvious choice: the diverse patient population, challenging surgeries, exciting research, and the ability to help my patients get back to the activities they enjoy most.

I do not take for granted my wonderful mentors throughout residency and fellowship training. I am thankful to be practicing back where my interest in foot and ankle was first ignited. My wife Samantha and I are excited to be back living in the Triangle.  

As medical missionary, Dr. Albert Schweitzer said, “At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by the spark from another person. Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us.” It is my responsibility, but also privilege as a surgeon, to empower my patients with ‘that light’, through optimism, knowledge, and ultimately relief, through both non-operative and surgical means.


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