What are the signs and symptoms of peroneal tendonitis?
Typically, patients complain of pain and swelling located in one or two of three areas: • Base of the 5th metatarsal – the prominent long bone on the outer side of the foot. • In the cuboid tunnel (groove for the peroneus longus tendon) – location is proximal to the prominence of the 5th metatarsal. • Behind the outer ankle bone (lateral malleoli). • Progressive increase in intensity of pain with weight bearing. • Pain with inward movement of the foot (inversion). • Pain with resistance to outward movement of the foot (ankle eversion). How is peroneal tendonitis diagnosed? Your physician will ask you many questions about the pain in your foot. For example when it began, does the pain increase with activities, does anything seem to relieve the pain. The doctor will also examine your leg and probably take X-rays. X-rays can help rule out a stress fracture, a condition that can mimic the symptoms of peroneal tendonitis. Lastly, your physician may observe you walk so that your gait (low ba
