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Peroneal tendinopathy

Peroneal tendinopathy. “My P ainful Ankle!”. Peroneal Tendons: Connect Muscles to bones. Common cause of “outside” ankle pain Usually result of overuse Slow to heal!. Anatomy. 2 Tendons: Peroneus longus Peroneus brevis Location: outside part of ankle

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Peroneal tendinopathy

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  1. Peroneal tendinopathy “My Painful Ankle!”

  2. Peroneal Tendons: Connect Muscles to bones • Common cause of “outside” ankle pain • Usually result of overuse • Slow to heal!

  3. Anatomy • 2 Tendons: • Peroneus longus • Peroneus brevis • Location: outside part • of ankle • Function: turn ankle up and out

  4. Symptoms • “Burning”pain • Swelling • “Catching” • “Popping”

  5. Symptoms • Stiffness • Worse with… • Prolonged standing • Walking on uneven surfaces

  6. At Risk Population • Athletes • Hikers/skiers • Sedentary • Overweight • Diabetics

  7. Common Causes • Overuse • Running on uneven surfaces ( sides of road) • Tight calf muscles • Excessively flat feet

  8. Traditional Nonoperative Treatment • Rest • Ice • Heel insert • Deep tissue massage • Orthotics • Physical therapy modalities

  9. Immobilization • Walking boot • Usually 2-4 weeks • Often helpful • “Burns no bridges”

  10. Newer Treatment : Shock Wave Therapy • Safe • Noninvasive • In-office procedure • Enhances tendon healing • “Brings blood to tissue with poor blood supply”

  11. Surgical Options • Debridement of diseased tendon • Removal of swollen “scar tissue” (“synovectomy”) • Repair of tears • Possible tendon transfers • Requires some immobilization

  12. Other Surgical Options • Tendon transfers • Bone realignment procedures

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