Longitudinal split of the peroneus longus and peroneus brevis tendons with disruption of the superior peroneal retinaculum.
Longitudinal split and subluxation of the peroneus brevis tendon have been reported in surgery literature, but few publications report on longitudinal tears of the peroneus longus tendon. The most likely proposed mechanism is a mechanical one. This report discusses the ultrasonographic appearance of peroneus longus and peroneus brevis tendon splits and the mechanism of injury.
Department of Radiology, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, Michigan 48202, USA.
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Diaz
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van Holsbeeck
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Jacobson
D016512:Ankle Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D014463:Ultrasonography