Peroneal retinaculoplasty with anchors for peroneal tendon subluxation.
Recurrent subluxation of the peroneal tendons is rare but can produce marked functional impairment in athletes. We describe a technique for the reconstruction of the superior peroneal retinaculum using anchors. This procedure is safe and effective in managing instability.
Oliva
Francesco
F
Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, University of Rome "Tor Vergata," Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, Rome, Italy.
Ferran
Nicholas
N
Maffulli
Nicola
N
D016512:Ankle Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D005360:Fibula; D006801:Humans; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures; D013708:Tendon Injuries; D013710:Tendons / Q000601:surgery*