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What peroneal tendon is associated with retrofibular pathology?
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Brevis
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What two disorders are associated with the brevis in the retrotibular groove?
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Tear
Subluxation |
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What is the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) appearance of a torn peroneus brevis?
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"Three" peroneal tendons: brevissplits around the longus (also called peroneal split syndrome)
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What is a nonoperative treatment option for an acute tear?
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Immobilization in plantar flexion
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Will most patients be satished with nonoperative treatment?
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No, most will require surgery
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What peroneal tendon is associated with subfibular pathology?
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Longus
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What peroneal tendon is associated with cuboid tunnel pathology?
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Longus/os peroneum
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What are the three components of the treatment for a torn peroneus longus within the cuboid tunnel?
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Excise tear
Side—to-side PL (peroneus longus) to PB (peroneus brevis) repair above C retinaculum Consider performing calcaneal osteotomy or Brostrom procedure |
