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Two cases of peroneus brevis tendon tear
O Minoyama1, E Uchiyama, H Iwaso
1Department of Sports Orthopaedic Surgery, Kanto Rosai Hospital, Kanagawa, Japan. msportsdr@aol.com
British Journal of Sports Medicine
|February 28, 2002
Summary
Longitudinal tears of the peroneal tendon can occur without peroneal tendon subluxation. This study presents two cases of peroneus brevis tendon splits without associated subluxation, challenging previous assumptions.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Sports Medicine
- Tendon Pathology
Background:
- Peroneal tendon tears, specifically longitudinal splits, are commonly attributed to repetitive peroneal subluxation.
- Understanding the etiology of peroneal tendon injuries is crucial for accurate diagnosis and effective treatment.
Observation:
- This report details two cases of longitudinal split tears affecting the peroneus brevis tendon.
- In both documented cases, surgical examination revealed no evidence of peroneal tendon subluxation.
Findings:
- The findings challenge the established theory linking all longitudinal peroneal tendon tears to subluxation.
- These cases suggest that alternative mechanisms may cause longitudinal splits in the peroneus brevis tendon.
Implications:
- This challenges the current understanding of peroneal tendon tear pathogenesis.
- Further research is warranted to explore other potential causes of longitudinal peroneal tendon tears.
- Clinical evaluation for peroneal tendon tears should consider etiologies beyond subluxation.
