Traumatic tear of tibialis anterior during a Gaelic football game: a case report

Br J Sports Med. 2004 Dec;38(6):e30. doi: 10.1136/bjsm.2003.007625.

Abstract

Reports of traumatic injury to the anterior lower leg muscles are scarce, with only a handful of reports of traumatic injury to the tibialis anterior. A database search of Medline, Cinhal, and Sports Discus only revealed three such cases, and they did not result from a direct sporting injury. This report documents the case of a traumatic rupture of tibialis anterior muscle in a young female Gaelic football player. It details the surgical repair and management of tibialis anterior muscle and the physiotherapy rehabilitation to full function.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Leg Injuries / etiology*
  • Leg Injuries / rehabilitation
  • Leg Injuries / surgery
  • Muscle, Skeletal / injuries*
  • Physical Therapy Modalities
  • Soccer / injuries*