ACUTE RUPTURE OF THE PERONEAL LONGUS TENDON IN A RUNNER - A CASE-REPORT AND REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE

Traumatic rupture of the peroneal longus tendon is rare and the diagno sis may be difficult. Swelling and tenderness about the lateral aspect of the ankle, increased hindfoot varus, and pain with active eversion are helpful clinical signs. Magnetic resonance imaging may be helpful in making the diagnosis. We present the case of a patient who sustain ed an acute rupture of the peroneal longus tendon. The tendon was repa ired primarily and the patient was able to return to running. A high i ndex of suspicion is required to prevent a delay in the diagnosis and further disability.