Unusual location of a posttraumatic ganglion and rupture of the peroneus brevis tendon: a case report.
The typical location of a peroneus brevis tendon tear has been described at the posterior margin of the fibula due to an entrapment mechanism or repetitive anterior subluxation of the tendon. A case of a posttraumatic intratendinous ganglion of the peroneus brevis tendon in the distal third of the peroneus brevis is reported. The ganglion developed from a longitudinal tear in the tendon substance after an inversion ankle sprain. This case is reported because of the unusual location. The clinical course and surgical treatment is also discussed.
Waldecker
Ute
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Orthopädische Universitätsklinik Mainz, Director: Prof Dr med J. Heine, Mainz, Germany. UteWaldecker@gmx.de
D000328:Adult; D045888:Ganglion Cysts / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012421:Rupture; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000150:complications*