Acute and chronic peroneal tendon dislocations

Foot Ankle Clin. 2007 Dec;12(4):643-57, vii. doi: 10.1016/j.fcl.2007.07.001.

Abstract

Peroneal tendon dislocation is an infrequent sports injury and can be difficult to diagnose. Posterior fibula tenderness and pain with eversion are useful signs to discriminate this from an ankle sprain. In the acute setting, a direct repair provides good results but may need to be augmented with additional soft tissue or bony restraints. For chronic injuries there are several methods of reconstruction, all with acceptable outcomes, although bone block procedures have the highest rate of secondary procedures.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Acute Disease
  • Ankle*
  • Chronic Disease
  • Humans
  • Suture Techniques
  • Tendon Injuries / diagnosis*
  • Tendon Injuries / etiology
  • Tendon Injuries / surgery*