Operative treatment of recurrent dislocation of the peroneal tendons.
Simple operation for refixation of the superior retinaculum of the peroneal tendon for treatment of recurrent dislocations of the peroneal tendon is described. The prepared retinaculum is fixed into a cleft of the lateral malleolus with a screw. This operation is also suitable for treatment of the recurrent dislocation of the posterior tibialis tendon.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000842:Ankle / Q000601:surgery*; D001863:Bone Screws; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012008:Recurrence; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D013710:Tendons / Q000601:surgery