Peroneal Tendons Tendinopathy

Peroneal tendon pathologies account for a preponderance of posterolateral ankle complaints and can turn into serious disability if not addressed properly. In order to prevent further impairment of the tendon tissue and, moreover, to prevent chronic pain, adequate treatment in an early stage is essential. Careful patient history and clinical examination is often the key to the diagnosis. Peroneal tendoscopy is an adequate instrument to confirm the clinical diagnosis or to provide insight when in doubt. It allows visualization of the peroneal tendons from the myotendinous junction to the peroneal tubercle without damaging the soft tissue around the tendons. Moreover, it provides proper dynamic evaluation of the tendons.