Recurrent Hypertrophic Peroneal Tubercle Associated With Peroneus Brevis Tendon Tear

Leah M. Ochoa, Rahul Banerjee

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Abstract

Stenosing peroneal tenosynovitis resulting from hypertrophy of the peroneal tubercle has been well described. Successful surgical treatment addresses the hypertrophied peroneal tubercle as well as any intrinsic tendon pathology. We report a case of recurrent foot pain caused by stenosing peroneal tenosynovitis in a 16-year-old woman. Four months after excision of a hypertrophic peroneal tubercle, the patient developed a recurrence of symptoms. Imaging studies, repeat operative exploration, and pathologic specimen demonstrated a recurrence of the peroneal tubercle hypertrophy associated with a longitudinal tear of the peroneus brevis tendon. Re-resection of the hypertrophied tubercle and peroneal tendon repair resulted in a resolution of symptoms.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)403-408
Number of pages6
JournalJournal of Foot and Ankle Surgery
Volume46
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - Sep 2007

Keywords

  • hypertrophic
  • peroneal
  • recurrent
  • tendon
  • tubercle

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Surgery
  • Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

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