Torn peroneal tendon
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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.
Common symptoms reported by people with torn peroneal tendon
Common symptoms
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
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.
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Treatments taken by people with torn peroneal tendon
Treatment name(s)
Type
How many have tried
Tried for
Treatment name(s)
Knee scooter
Type
Equipment
How many have tried
1
Tried for
torn peroneal tendon
(1)
Treatment name(s)
Orthopedic cast
Type
Equipment
How many have tried
1
Tried for
torn peroneal tendon
(1)
Treatment name(s)
Tendon repair/reconstruction
Type
Surgery
How many have tried
1
Tried for
torn peroneal tendon
(1)
Data from patients with torn peroneal tendon, who reported starting treatments within the last 5 years.
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Compare treatments taken by people with torn peroneal tendon
Treatment name(s)
Perceived effectiveness
Side effects
Total evaluations
Tried for
Perceived effectiveness
for torn peroneal tendon (1 evaluation)
Side effects
pain in achilles tendon
Total evaluations
1
Tried for
torn peroneal tendon
(2)
Perceived effectiveness
No evaluations
Side effects
No evaluations
Total evaluations
0
Tried for
torn peroneal tendon
(1)
Perceived effectiveness
for pain (3 evaluations)
Side effects
drowsiness
Total evaluations
3
Tried for
pain
(1)
Perceived effectiveness
No evaluations
Side effects
decreased appetite
Total evaluations
1
Tried for
depressed mood
(1)
Perceived effectiveness
for pain (1 evaluation)
Side effects
dry mouth
Total evaluations
1
Tried for
pain
(1)
Treatment name(s)
Knee scooter
Perceived effectiveness
for torn peroneal tendon (1 evaluation)
Side effects
balance problems
Total evaluations
1
Tried for
torn peroneal tendon
(1)
Treatment name(s)
Orthopedic cast
Perceived effectiveness
No evaluations
Side effects
accidental fall
Total evaluations
2
Tried for
torn peroneal tendon
(1)
Treatment name(s)
Tendon repair/reconstruction
Perceived effectiveness
No evaluations
Side effects
No evaluations
Total evaluations
0
Tried for
torn peroneal tendon
(1)
Perceived effectiveness
No evaluations
Side effects
No evaluations
Total evaluations
0
Tried for
torn peroneal tendon
(1)
Perceived effectiveness
No evaluations
Side effects
No evaluations
Total evaluations
0
Tried for
torn peroneal tendon
(1)
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
- Severe
- Moderate
- Mild
- None
Data from patients with torn peroneal tendon, who reported starting treatments within the last 5 years.
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Who has torn peroneal tendon on PatientsLikeMe?
- 14 patients have this condition
- 0 new patients joined this month
- 4 say torn peroneal tendon is their primary condition
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 0 | |
| 30s | 0 | |
| 40s | 4 | |
| 50s | 5 | |
| 60s | 5 | |
| 70+ | 0 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 2 | |
| Female | 12 |
These charts show data from torn peroneal tendon patients who have completed their condition history
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