Peroneus Tertius Tendon Tear Causing Lateral Ankle Pain in a Child

J Foot Ankle Surg. 2017 Jul-Aug;56(4):854-856. doi: 10.1053/j.jfas.2017.02.014.

Abstract

The peroneus tertius muscle arises in the anterior compartment of the leg and demonstrates significant morphologic variation. Its function is not yet clearly delineated. We present the case of a 12-year-old patient with an isolated tear of the peroneus tertius tendon that resulted in lateral based ankle pain. After surgical reconstruction, the patient's pain resolved, and he was able to return to his normal activities.

Keywords: ankle; injury; pediatric patient; peroneal tendon; superficial peroneal nerve.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Ankle Injuries / complications
  • Ankle Injuries / diagnostic imaging
  • Ankle Injuries / surgery*
  • Arthralgia / etiology
  • Child
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Sprains and Strains / complications
  • Sprains and Strains / diagnostic imaging
  • Sprains and Strains / surgery*
  • Tendon Injuries / complications
  • Tendon Injuries / diagnostic imaging
  • Tendon Injuries / surgery*