Title of article
Isolated Peroneus Longus Tear - Commonly Missed Diagnosis of Lateral Ankle Pain: A Case Report
Author/Authors
AF, Abd-Rasid Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology - Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical - Kuala Lumpur - Malaysia , MY, Bajuri Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology - Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical - Kuala Lumpur - Malaysia
Pages
4
From page
130
To page
133
Abstract
Peroneal tendon tear is a relatively common cause of lateral ankle pain but often missed due to mixed presentation or low index of suspicion. Left untreated, peroneal injuries can lead
to persistent ankle pain, instability and ultimately substantial
functional disabilities. An isolated peroneus longus tear is
rare with the lowest incidence rate compared to isolated
peroneus brevis tear and mixed tear of both peroneal tendon.
This is a case report of a 49-year-old lady with a chronic left ankle pain who ultimately underwent surgery for an isolated peroneus longus tear.
Keywords
persistent ankle pain , peroneus longus , functional disability
Journal title
Malaysian Orthopaedic Journal
Serial Year
2020
Record number
2605063
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