Peroneal Tendon Subluxation

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Search Strategy

Key words: Peroneal Tendon Subluxation / Dislocation.
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Definition/Description

Subluxation or dislocation of the peroneal tendons is a disorder involving an elongation, a tear or an avulsion of the superior peroneal retinaculum [1]. There can be also subluxation of the tendons with an intact SPR (intrasheath subluxation) [2].

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