peroneal dislocation

Dislocation

Definition

 

Anterior displacement of peroneal tendons out of peroneal groove

 

Epidemiology

 

Most common in young adults

 

Acute injury often missed 

 

Aetiology

 

Congenital

 

3 % neonates

- resolves spontaneously

 

Traumatic  

 

Occurs following sporting activities