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A demographic and descriptive analysis of patients who underwent peroneal tendon surgery: Data from the Swedish Foot and Ankle Register (Swefoot)

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Peroneal tendon pathologies are frequently associated with ankle sprains. However, the incidence and demographics of peroneal tendon pathology remain undetermined. This study aims to present surgeon- and patient-reported data of patients undergoing first-time surgery for peroneal tendon pathology with data extracted from the Swedish Foot and Ankle Register (Swefoot). METHODS: Data from 719 patients between December 2015 and November 2022 underwent analysis. The data included patient characteristics, surgeon-reported findings and preoperative Self-Reported Foot and Ankle Score (SEFAS) and EuroQol 5-Dimension 3-Levels (EQ-5D-3L) assessments. RESULTS: The mean age at surgery was 49 years. Peroneal tendon rupture is the most frequent diagnosis. A higher prevalence of peroneal tendon pathology, specifically peroneus brevis rupture and tendinosis, was observed in women compared to men. Pre-operatively, patients exhibited moderate functional impairment and diminished health-related quality of life compared with normative values. CONCLUSION: This is Sweden's first large-scale demographic study of peroneal tendon pathologies. Further research is required to comprehensively elucidate demographic patterns. LEVEL OF CLINICAL EVIDENCE: Observational study, Level 3.

Source: The Foot

DOI: 10.1016/j.foot.2026.102249

Authors: Felicia André, Maria Cöster, Malin Carling, Jenny Pellnor, Baldvin Gunnarsson, Katarina Nilsson Helander

Institutions: Sahlgrenska University Hospital, University of Gothenburg, Uppsala University Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Foot and Ankle Surgery

Subfield: Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,250