Table 2. Anatomical zones of extensor hallucis longus (EHL) tendon laceration

Zone Anatomical description
1 At EHL insertion on the distal phalanx
2 Between zones 1 and 3
3 Over metatarsophalangeal joint
4 At dorsal of foot between zones 3 and 5
5 Under the extensor retinaculum
6 Proximal to the extensor retinaculum
Data from Al-Qattan [6].