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Peroneal Tendon Injury Specialist

Podiatrists & Foot & Ankle Surgery in Mill Creek, WA

Peroneal Tendon Injury services offered in Mill Creek, WA

Peroneal tendinitis can be caused by recurrent ankle sprains, sudden injuries, or repetitive stress to the peroneal tendons. If you have peroneal tendinitis, experienced podiatrists Nathan Hansen, DPM and Simrit Kaur, DPM of Hansen Foot & Ankle in Mill Creek, Washington, can help. Our podiatrists offer nonsurgical solutions for peroneal tendinitis pain and outpatient surgery for peroneal tendinitis resistant to conservative management. Call Hansen Foot & Ankle today or book an appointment online to find relief from your peroneal tendinitis.

Peroneal Tendon Injury Q & A

What is peroneal tendonitis?

The peroneus longus and peroneus brevis tendons run in a groove along a bony prominence on the fibula bone (on the outside of the ankle). Peroneal tendonitis is pain, inflammation, or irritation of the tendons along the outside of the foot and ankle.

What can cause peroneal tendonitis?

Sudden injuries like rolling the ankle

Previous or recurrent ankle sprains

Repetitive stress or overuse of the peroneal tendons – running long distances, sudden increase in training intensity, jumping, etc.

High arch foot type

What are the symptoms of peroneal tendinitis?

Swelling, redness, or increased warmth around the tendon

An increase in the thickness of the tendon

Snapping feeling along the tendon

Ankle weakness or instability

Pain that can become worse with physical activity

Peroneal tendinitis can become chronic if left untreated and can lead to a tendon tear

How is peroneal tendinitis treated?

Rest, immobilization, over-the-counter NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatories such as ibuprofen or naproxen), activity modifications, ankle bracing, supportive shoes, orthotics, physical therapy, shockwave therapy and injections. In rare cases if the tendon doesn’t respond to basic conservative treatments, then surgery is performed.