The peroneus longus is an important muscle in your lower leg. It starts at the top of the fibula before running down the outside of the leg and connecting to the foot with the peroneus longus tendon.

Ankle injuries are a frequent cause of patient visits to the emergency department and orthopaedic and primary care offices. Although lateral ligament sprains are the most common pathologic conditions, ...

No matter how old you are, you’ve likely heard or felt a pop, click, or creak coming from your ankles or other joints. In most cases this isn’t a cause for concern, unless the popping is accompanied ...

Peroneal tendonitis is an inflammation of one of the tendons in the back of the foot. It can cause pain that radiates from the ankle to the outside of the foot. By performing gentle exercises and ...

Peroneal tendon surgery is considered effective with a low risk of serious side effects if recommended by a doctor for those who are generally healthy. Peroneal tendon surgery is a procedure to repair ...

Background: The use of external ankle support is widespread throughout sports medicine. However, the application of ankle bracing to a healthy ankle over a long period has been scrutinised because of ...

You’re probably familiar with common running injuries such as shin splints, muscle strains, and stress fractures. But if you find that your foot is swollen and painful, especially the area under your ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The patient is a healthy 11-year-old, girl with chronic, right, posterolateral ankle pain. She has been able to ...

Peroneal nerve pain may occur from damage to the peroneal nerve in the leg. People can experience tingling, numbness, weakness, or a change in how they walk. The peroneal nerve, or the common fibular ...