Pes cavovarus as a late consequence of peroneus longus tendon laceration
DeLuca PA. Banta JV. J Pediatr Orthop. 5(5):582-3, 1985 Sep-Oct. Peroneal weakness has been implicated as a cause of cavovarus foot in neuromuscular disease. The effect, however, of isolated peroneus longus deficiency has not been studied. We report the late development of a cavovarus foot in a child with isolated laceration of the peroneus longus tendon. The importance of this specific tendon in the maintenance of foot balance is discussed.
Original Text by Clifford R. Wheeless, III, MD.
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