Unrecognized Laceration of Tibialis Anterior Tendon: A Case Report

Surgical exploration of the traumatic wound is always important to allow full definition of the extent of injury. The authors report a case of a lacerated tibialis anterior tendon that was initially overlooked 8 years prior to presentation.

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