Flexor Hallucis Longus Tendon Tear, Impingement, and Tendinopathy
Julia R. Crim, MD
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KEY FACTS
Terminology
Imaging
Top Differential Diagnoses
Pathology
Clinical Issues
TERMINOLOGY
Abbreviations
Flexor hallucis longus (FHL)
Definitions
Os trigonum: Accessory center of ossification at posterior process of talus
Os trigonum syndrome: Impingement of FHL by os trigonum
FHL impingement syndrome: Os trigonum, large posterior process, or fracture of posterior process of talus limits gliding of FHL through fibroosseous tunnel at posterior process of talus
Check-rein deformity: Tethering of FHL by flexor retinaculum
Due to scar from previous injury
Master knot of Henry
Site at plantar aspect of foot where FHL crosses the flexor digitorum longus
Tendon sheaths communicate here
Tendon disease at this point may entrap medial plantar nerve
IMAGING
Radiographic Findings
MR Findings
Ultrasonographic Findings
Other Modality Findings
Imaging Recommendations
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
Relevant Anatomy
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Demographics
Treatment
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Image Interpretation Pearls
Selected References
Rungprai C et al: Disorders of the Flexor Hallucis Longus and Os Trigonum. Clin Sports Med. 34(4):741-59, 2015
Donovan A et al: Plantar tendons of the foot: MR imaging and US. Radiographics. 33(7):2065-85, 2013
O'Loughlin P et al: Fracture of the medial tubercle of the posterior process of the talus: magnetic resonance imaging appearance with clinical follow-up. HSS J. 5(2):161-4, 2009
Lui TH: Arthroscopy and endoscopy of the foot and ankle: indications for new techniques. Arthroscopy. 23(8):889-902, 2007
Michelson J et al: Tenosynovitis of the flexor hallucis longus: a clinical study of the spectrum of presentation and treatment. Foot Ankle Int. 26(4):291-303, 2005
Na JB et al: The flexor hallucis longus: tenographic technique and correlation of imaging findings with surgery in 39 ankles. Radiology. 236(3):974-82, 2005
Renard M et al: Intermittent dislocation of the flexor hallucis longus tendon. Skeletal Radiol. 2003 Feb;32(2):78-81. Epub 2003 Jan 23. Erratum in: Skeletal Radiol. 32(10):608-9, 2003
Lo LD et al: MR imaging findings of entrapment of the flexor hallucis longus tendon. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 176(5):1145-8, 2001
Inokuchi S et al: Closed complete rupture of the flexor hallucis longus tendon at the groove of the talus. Foot Ankle Int. 18(1):47-9, 1997
Wredmark T et al: Os trigonum syndrome: a clinical entity in ballet dancers. Foot Ankle. 11(6):404-6, 1991
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References
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KEY FACTS
Terminology
Imaging
Top Differential Diagnoses
Pathology
Clinical Issues
TERMINOLOGY
Abbreviations
Flexor hallucis longus (FHL)
Definitions
Os trigonum: Accessory center of ossification at posterior process of talus
Os trigonum syndrome: Impingement of FHL by os trigonum
FHL impingement syndrome: Os trigonum, large posterior process, or fracture of posterior process of talus limits gliding of FHL through fibroosseous tunnel at posterior process of talus
Check-rein deformity: Tethering of FHL by flexor retinaculum
Due to scar from previous injury
Master knot of Henry
Site at plantar aspect of foot where FHL crosses the flexor digitorum longus
Tendon sheaths communicate here
Tendon disease at this point may entrap medial plantar nerve
IMAGING
Radiographic Findings
MR Findings
Ultrasonographic Findings
Other Modality Findings
Imaging Recommendations
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
Relevant Anatomy
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Demographics
Treatment
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Image Interpretation Pearls
Selected References
Rungprai C et al: Disorders of the Flexor Hallucis Longus and Os Trigonum. Clin Sports Med. 34(4):741-59, 2015
Donovan A et al: Plantar tendons of the foot: MR imaging and US. Radiographics. 33(7):2065-85, 2013
O'Loughlin P et al: Fracture of the medial tubercle of the posterior process of the talus: magnetic resonance imaging appearance with clinical follow-up. HSS J. 5(2):161-4, 2009
Lui TH: Arthroscopy and endoscopy of the foot and ankle: indications for new techniques. Arthroscopy. 23(8):889-902, 2007
Michelson J et al: Tenosynovitis of the flexor hallucis longus: a clinical study of the spectrum of presentation and treatment. Foot Ankle Int. 26(4):291-303, 2005
Na JB et al: The flexor hallucis longus: tenographic technique and correlation of imaging findings with surgery in 39 ankles. Radiology. 236(3):974-82, 2005
Renard M et al: Intermittent dislocation of the flexor hallucis longus tendon. Skeletal Radiol. 2003 Feb;32(2):78-81. Epub 2003 Jan 23. Erratum in: Skeletal Radiol. 32(10):608-9, 2003
Lo LD et al: MR imaging findings of entrapment of the flexor hallucis longus tendon. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 176(5):1145-8, 2001
Inokuchi S et al: Closed complete rupture of the flexor hallucis longus tendon at the groove of the talus. Foot Ankle Int. 18(1):47-9, 1997
Wredmark T et al: Os trigonum syndrome: a clinical entity in ballet dancers. Foot Ankle. 11(6):404-6, 1991
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