Tenosynovitis of the Anterior Tibialis Tendon: Typical Clinical Radiological Correlation: A Case Report

The Anterior Tibialis Tendon (ATT) is usually the site of minor injuries due to its straight course, however, overuse still possible repetitive foot dorsiflexion. This tendon crosses anteromedial aspect ankle running toward medial border under inferior and superior extensor retinacula inserts at level cuneiform base first metatarsal bone. It can be prone tendinosis, tenosynovitis, partial or complete tear. In cases, patient experiences a pain swelling along distal part ATT worsening while diagnosis may easily suspected clinically, particularly in significant lesions such tear, but compensation by hallucis longus digitorum muscles delay [1].