J Korean Fract Soc.  2014 Jul;27(3):222-226. 10.12671/jkfs.2014.27.3.222.

Peroneus Tendon Dislocation Associated with Fracture of Lateral Process of Talus: A Case Report

• Hwang YS
• Jo SJ
• Kim KY
• Kim HC
• Kim DS

• KMID: 1708715
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.12671/jkfs.2014.27.3.222

Abstract

Traumatic peroneal tendon dislocation in association with fracture of the lateral process of the talus is a rare injury, which is difficult to diagnose. As a result, early detection is often delayed, which in turn leads to ankle pain and dysfunction. We treated a patient by open reduction and screw fixation in fracture of the lateral process of talus and primary repair of the superior peroneal retinaculum. We report this case with a brief review of the literature.

Keyword

Talus; Peroneus tendon; Talus fracture; Peroneus tendon dislocation; Primary repair of superior peroneal retinaculum

MeSH Terms

Ankle
Dislocations*
Humans
Talus*
Tendons*

Figure

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  Fig. 1 Preoperative anteroposterior and lateral radiograph showing fracture of the lateral process of talus.

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  Fig. 2 Preoperative computed tomography showing fragment of the talar lateral process.

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  Fig. 3 Preoperative magnetic resonance imaging showing increased signal of peroneus tendon (arrow).

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  Fig. 4 Intraoperative finding shows peroneus tendon reduction and dislocation.

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  Fig. 5 Postoperative anteroposterior and lateral radiograph. The fracture was reduced and stabilized using a Headless compression screw and Kirschner wire.

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