Presentation
Lateral ankle pain.
Patient Data
Age: 50 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Peroneus brevis tendon tear - boomerang sign
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Longitudinal split tear of peroneus brevis in the retromalleolar groove, which is wrapped partially around an intact peroneus longus tendon (boomerang sign). Small peroneal tendon sheath effusion. Incidental peroneus quartus.
Case Discussion
Peroneus brevis tendon tears can be acute or chronic, and may be asymptomatic or associated with lateral ankle pain and/or instability.
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