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World J Orthop. Jan 18, 2019; 10(1): 45-53
Published online Jan 18, 2019. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v10.i1.45
Published online Jan 18, 2019. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v10.i1.45
Figure 4 Intra-operative images.
A: Lateral position adopted with a thigh tourniquet applied; B: Incision was made from the left fibula tip to the base of the fifth metatarsal - centred around the os peroneum; C: The os peroneum was identified and excised and unhealthy tendon and devitalised synovium were debrided; D: The sural nerve was identified and protected during the surgery; E and F: Proximal and distal ends of the peroneus longus tendon (PLT) was mobilised and defect gap measured; G: The longitudinal split tear in the peroneus brevis was repaired; H: Side-to-side tenodesis of the PLT to the peroneus brevis tendon was performed.
- Citation: Koh D, Liow L, Cheah J, Koo K. Peroneus longus tendon rupture: A case report. World J Orthop 2019; 10(1): 45-53
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2218-5836/full/v10/i1/45.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5312/wjo.v10.i1.45