title: Rupture of the peroneus longus tendon.
abstract: The authors report a case of fracture of the os peroneum with diastasis in a 34-year-old woman. This represents one of the few cases of this type of fracture to be reported in the literature. This injury must be included in the differential diagnosis of a sprained ankle, and only careful examination of serial roentgenograms can prevent an incorrect diagnosis.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Memorial Hospital, Hastings, New Zealand.
authors.forename: V S
authors.initials: VS
authors.lastname: Pai
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Lawson
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D015775:Fractures, Stress / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D008682:Metatarsal Bones / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D011859:Radiography; D012421:Rupture; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*