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Possible Conditions
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Peroneal TendonitisPain to the outside region of the foot and ankle following the course of the peroneal tendons. Usually associated with previous ankle sprain or a …
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Peroneal tendon attenuationPeroneal tendon tears are often times associated with a history of ankle sprain or noted in a person with a high arch.
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Peroneal tendon subluxationPeroneal Tendon Dislocation (Peroneal Tendon Subluxation)
Peroneal Tendon Dislocation is caused by the rupture of the peroneal …
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Peroneal tendon subluxation
Peroneal Tendon Dislocation (Peroneal Tendon Subluxation)
Peroneal Tendon Dislocation is caused by the rupture of the peroneal retinacular ligament which acts to hold the peroneal tendons behind the ankle bone. This injury generally occurs following an ankle sprain
Symptoms
Intermittent pain above the ankle with or without swelling
“Popping” with dislocation of the peroneal tendons from behind the fibula bone
Pain to direct palpation to the peroneal tendons at the peroneal retinaculum
Diagnosis
Xrays three views of involved ankle of limited value
MRI standard of care but difficult to determine injury to ligament
Visible dislocation of the peroneal tendons with peroneal manual muscle testing
Treatment
Acute ankle sprain: Cast boot (CAM walker) / Aircast / Ice / anti inflammatory medications like ibuprofen and naproxen.
Peroneal Tendon dislocation: Ankle bracing within shoe gear / Ice / anti-inflammatory medications
Surgical Repair
