Peroneal tendons are one of the important structures located on the outer side of the ankle, preventing the ankle from turning outwards. The main function of the peroneal tendons is to rotate the ankle inward when they contract. Peroneal tendons may be damaged in rheumatic diseases, ankle sprains, and ankle fractures. As the damage occurs, various different clinical pictures may occur. In the condition called tendinitis, damage occurs on the tendon sheath.
Pain in ankle movements, edema and redness may develop on the outer lateral edge. In tendon ruptures, loss of function develops in addition to this picture. Chronic damage occurs when the tendon does not receive adequate treatment. In chronic damage, the support provided by the tendon to the external lateral ligaments of the ankle is lost, resulting in recurrent sprains in the ankle.
Physical examination, special x-rays (stress radiography) and MRI may be required in the differential diagnosis of the diseases. Examining the surface of the tendon with a camera method using a newly developed technique, arthroscopic, has started to be used as one of the diagnostic methods.
Treatment:
According to the type of damage in peroneal tendon problems, physical therapy, special braces are used. Treatment planning is done using various methods such as preservation and surgical repair of the tendon.
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