What is Peroneal Tendinopathy?
Peroneal Tendinopathy There are several muscles which lie on the outside of the lower leg and are collectively known as the peroneal muscles. These originate from the outer lower leg bone (fibula) and travel down along the outside of the leg where they insert into various bones in the foot via the peroneal tendons. Patients with peroneal tendinopathy typically experience pain at the outer aspect of the ankle, foot or lower leg during activities placing stress on the peroneal tendons (or after these activities with rest, especially upon waking in the morning). The pain associated with peroneal tendinopathy tends to be of gradual onset which progressively worsens over weeks or months with the continuation of aggravating activities.
