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
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
