Variations in the insertion of peroneus longus tendon—A cadaver study

Abstract Background The insertion of peroneus longus is traditionally described to the plantar surface of the 1st cuneiform and 1st metatarsal. It is thought to be the main contributor to the plantarflexed first ray seen in cavus feet. Methods We studied the insertion of peroneus longus in 26 feet f...

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Published inFoot and ankle surgery Vol. 18; no. 4; pp. 293 - 295
Main Authors Shyamsundar, S, Wazir, A, Allen, P.E
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published France Elsevier Ltd 01.12.2012
Subjects
Adult
Cadaver
Cavus feet
Dissection
Foot - anatomy & histology
Humans
Orthopedics
Peroneus longus
Tendons - anatomy & histology
Cavus feet
Peroneus longus
Dissection
Cadaver
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Summary:Abstract Background The insertion of peroneus longus is traditionally described to the plantar surface of the 1st cuneiform and 1st metatarsal. It is thought to be the main contributor to the plantarflexed first ray seen in cavus feet. Methods We studied the insertion of peroneus longus in 26 feet from 14 adult cadavers. The insertional points, presence of sesamoid bone and variations in insertion were noted. Results The main insertion was to the base of the 1st metatarsal and the medial cuneiform in the majority of feet but variations were observed. A sesamoid bone was present within the tendon under the cuboid in 16 feet, 12 of which had additional lateral insertion bands. Conclusions Variations in the insertion of peroneus longus were found and we have described two new lateral bands.
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ISSN:1268-7731
1460-9584
DOI:10.1016/j.fas.2012.05.003