title: Pes cavovarus as a late consequence of peroneus longus tendon laceration.
abstract: Peroneal weakness has been implicated as a cause of cavovarus foot in neuromuscular disease. The effect, however, of isolated peroneus longus deficiency has not been studied. We report the late development of a cavovarus foot in a child with isolated laceration of the peroneus longus tendon. The importance of this specific tendon in the maintenance of foot balance is discussed.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D005528:Foot / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005531:Foot Deformities, Acquired / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007869:Leg Injuries / Q000150:complications*; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D012306:Risk; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000150:complications*; D013997:Time Factors