[Resection of the tendon of the peroneal brevis muscle in "clicking" peroneal tendons--a report of 3 cases].

INTRODUCTION

The following article deals with the problem of peroneal clicking. This means a clicking of the two peroneal tendons against each other. It has to be differentiated from peroneal tendon dislocation or subluxation.

METHOD: In three patients, a peroneal click was found without symptoms of dislocation of the tendons over the fibula. In these cases the indication for resection of the peroneal brevis tendon was seen.

RESULTS

Postoperatively no pain, swelling, and peroneal click were present. The partial loss of function of the peroneal brevis tendon seems to be negligible.

CONCLUSION

In case of pain and swelling over the peroneal tendons, peroneal clicking should be included in a differential diagnosis. Resection of the peroneal brevis tendon is an effective treatment in these cases.