In this article, we will discuss peroneal tendon dislocation
A peroneal tendon dislocation is a dislocation of the tendon that runs behind the outer ankle.
Most of the time it can be determined by appearance, but sometimes it is mistaken for swelling and can be missed.
When does it happen?
When the foot is immobilized and the entire calf is subjected to an outward force, the upper peroneal muscle band, which holds the peroneal tendon in place, loosens or breaks.
It is characterized by
If there is severe swelling around the outer ankle at the time of injury, this is suspected.Dislocation of tendons rarely occurs spontaneously.
Medical personnel may need to perform an induction test to confirm the presence of a dislocated tendon.It may occur in conjunction with an ankle sprain.
It is not always easy to determine that the ankle is badly swollen, or that it is a fracture.Tendon dislocation can be determined after the swelling goes down.
Cases
16-year-old male
A week ago, during a soccer game, I felt a pain in my outer ankle area with a "buzzing" sensation when I stepped on my foot.
Although he was able to continue playing, the same symptoms kept recurring, and based on clinical findings and examination, it was determined that he had a dislocation.Surgery was indicated, and a dislocation of the peroneus longus tendon and a longitudinal rupture of the peroneus shortus tendon were found.
Conclusion
Dislocation of the peroneal tendon is one of the most common symptoms of a sprained foot.
It is also known as a dislocation that can be easily overlooked due to swelling, because in severe sprains, there is a lot of swelling in the affected area.
Since it is a dislocation, it will not heal spontaneously, so please be careful.
