Rupture of the Extensor Hood of the Fifth Toe: a Rare Injury

Overview

Journal BMJ Case Rep

Specialty General Medicine

Date 2017 Mar 1

PMID 28242800

Authors

Sara Venturini

Suchi Gaba

Jitendra Mangwani

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Abstract

Closed injuries of the extensor hood of the lesser toes are rare and seldom reported in the literature. We present the case of a woman aged 25 years who presented to the orthopaedic fracture clinic with a 2-week history of pain in the left fifth toe and inability to extend following a ballet dancing session. Investigations showed no fracture on plain radiographs, but an ultrasound scan demonstrated rupture to the extensor hood of the little toe. Successful surgical repair of the extensor hood was performed, and the patient made a good recovery with return to dancing activities.

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