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ArticleCureus2025

Extensor Hallucis Longus Contracture Following Intramedullary Nailing for a Pilon Fracture.

Nicholas J Tsavaris, Mitchell J Lomis, Sean Gordon, Parker Vaughan, Scarlett Schneider

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Article in Cureus, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

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5 authors.

Nicholas J TsavarisOrthopedic Surgery, Augusta University Medical College of Georgia, Athens, USA.
Mitchell J LomisOrthopedic Surgery, Augusta University Medical College of Georgia, Athens, USA.
Sean GordonOrthopedic Surgery, Augusta University Medical College of Georgia, Athens, USA.
Parker VaughanOrthopedic Surgery, Augusta University Medical College of Georgia, Athens, USA.
Scarlett SchneiderSports Medicine, Augusta University/University of Georgia Medical Partnership, Athens, USA.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Extensor hallucis longus (EHL) fibrosis is an uncommon complication following a pilon fracture. This is caused by compartment syndrome from fracture immobilization followed by adhesion of muscle or tendon. Only a few cases of EHL fibrosis secondary to a post-traumatic lower leg fracture have been reported. This paper reports on a rare case of isolated EHL tendon fibrosis after a pilon fracture. It will outline the treatment received and the current prognosis of the patient, while also discussing methods for prevention of this complication.

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intramedullary nailslower extremity traumaorthopedic interventiontendon contracturetenolysistibial pilon fracture

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PMID40026937
PMCPMC11870295

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