Partial peroneus longus tendon rupture in professional basketball players: a report of 2 cases

Am J Orthop (Belle Mead NJ). 2002 Dec;31(12):691-4.

Abstract

Partial tears of the peroneal tendons are rare. Partial longitudinal tears of the peroneus longus tendon are even more rare. We report on 2 professional basketball players who had partial peroneus longus tendon tears beneath the cuboid. A literature review and discussion of treatment is included.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Ankle Injuries / pathology
  • Ankle Injuries / rehabilitation
  • Athletic Injuries / pathology
  • Athletic Injuries / rehabilitation
  • Basketball / injuries*
  • Combined Modality Therapy / methods
  • Humans
  • Immobilization
  • Injury Severity Score
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Male
  • Orthotic Devices
  • Pain Measurement
  • Physical Therapy Modalities / methods
  • Prognosis
  • Radiography
  • Range of Motion, Articular / physiology
  • Recovery of Function
  • Rupture / diagnostic imaging
  • Rupture / rehabilitation
  • Tendon Injuries / pathology*
  • Tendon Injuries / rehabilitation*
  • Tendons / pathology