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Peroneus brevis tendon split tear

Case contributed by Roberto Schubert
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Lateral ankle pain. No trauma history.

Patient Data

Age: 55 years
Gender: Female

Longitudinal split tear of the peroneus brevis tendon. The peroneus longus tendon has moved forward into the gap and contacts the fibular surface. Flat to convex retromalleolar groove. Signs of tenosynovitis of the common tendon sheath.

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