Peroneal Tendon Subluxation Test
(Redirected from Peroneal Tendon Dislocation Test)
Other Names
- Peroneal Tendon Subluxation Test
- Peroneal Tendon Instability Test
- Peroneal Tendon Dislocation Test
- Fibularis Tendon Subluxation Test
- Fibularis Tendon Instability Test
- Peroneal Tendon Apprehension Test
- Peroneal Tendon Snap Test
- Peroneal Tendon Dynamic Instability Test
Purpose
- Evaluate the peroneal muscles for evidence of subluxation or dislocation
Description
- The patient is prone or seated with ankle relaxed
- Ask them to plantarflex and evert their foot back and forth
- Observe for changes in the posterior aspect of lateral malleolus
- Simultaneously, palpate the course of the peroneal tendons
- Positive test
- Visible or palpable snapping of the peroneal tendons
- Reproduction of the patients lateral ankle pain or instability
Pathology
Evidence
- Unknown
See Also
References
- ↑ Oesman, Ihsan, Dody Kurniawan, and Rio Wikanjaya. "Peroneal groove deepening as the treatment of peroneal tendon subluxation: a case report." International Journal of Surgery Case Reports 65 (2019): 333-338.
Created by:
John Kiel on 12 June 2025 20:04:31
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21 April 2026 23:28:19
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