Ultrasound and MRI of the peroneal tendons and associated pathology.

Lee, Sun Joo; Jacobson, Jon A; Kim, Sung-Moon; Fessell, David; Jiang, Yebin; Dong, Qian; Morag, Yoav; Choo, Hye Jung et al. · Skeletal Radiol · 2013

review · Level V

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Abstract

Lateral ankle pain is common with overuse and sports-related injuries and may cause considerable morbidity. The differential diagnosis of lateral ankle pain is extensive. Disorders of the peroneal tendons should be an important consideration during interpretation of a routine ankle magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or ultrasound (US). This article presents a review of the common causes of peroneal tendon pathology with particular reference to anatomy, US, and MRI features. The importance of dynamic evaluation with ultrasound is also emphasized.

Medical subject headings

Anatomy