title: Longitudinal rupture of the peroneus brevis tendon: a study of eight cases.
abstract: A study of eight cases of longitudinal rupture of the peroneus brevis tendon is presented. The condition is easily overlooked, and requires surgical intervention. The authors describe their own experiences with this problem, as well as a synopsis of pertinent scientific literature.
authors.affiliation: Department of Podiatric Surgery, Doctors Hospital, Columbus, Ohio.
authors.forename: D P
authors.initials: DP
authors.lastname: LeMelle
authors.forename: L R
authors.initials: LR
authors.lastname: Janis
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D016512:Ankle Injuries; D000843:Ankle Joint / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008722:Methods; D008875:Middle Aged; D012421:Rupture; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D013710:Tendons / Q000033:anatomy & histology