Surgical treatment of peroneal calcific tendinitis in an uncommon localization: A case report

Abstract

Abstract Calcific tendinitis is a common pathology in the shoulder but is uncommon in the peroneus longus tendon, which is considered when patient presents with a palpable tenderness without signs of inflammation. Differential diagnosis is important, as the condition is often overlooked. Conservative treatment has proven successful, though surgery might be an alternative.

Keywords

• calcific tendinitis
• calcifications
• peroneus longus tendon
• tendinitis