What is torn peroneal tendon?
There are two peroneal tendons which are a located at the back of lower leg and run along the outer ankle; one tendon attaches at outer part of the foot, and the other runs under the foot and attaches at the inner arch. A tear may occur with overuse or trauma.
How do members experience torn peroneal tendon?
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for torn peroneal tendon*
Who has torn peroneal tendon on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 0 | |
| 30s | 0 | |
| 40s | 3 | |
| 50s | 5 | |
| 60s | 3 | |
| 70+ | 4 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 3 | |
| Female | 12 |