Reconstruction of Chronic Peroneal Tendon Tears

Abstract

ABSTRACT Peroneal tendon tears are one of many causes of chronic lateral ankle pain. The goal of surgery is to restore function and provide dynamic stabilization. Surgical repair is indicated for tears comprising of less than 50% of the cross-sectional area of the tendon. If the peroneal tear is greater than 50% and the tissue bed remains mobile, an allograft reconstruction may be performed. In this case report, reconstruction using a peroneal tendon allograft was performed on a 21-year-old female with chronic lateral ankle pain and weakness after retearing her peroneal brevis 10 weeks status postprimary repair. Technique involved excising the portion of diseased tendon and anastomosing the proximal and distal ends to a peroneal tendon allograft. Six weeks postoperation, patient regained full range of motion and strength with minimal pain. How to cite this article Gross CE, Kildow BJ, Parekh SG. Reconstruction of Chronic Peroneal Tendon Tears. J Foot Ankle Surg (Asia-Pacific) 2014;1(2):60-64.