Peroneal tendon surgery
PERONEAL TENDON REPAIR
Peroneal tendons keep your ankles steady; if they rupture and tear, we can carry out surgery to repair or reconstruct a dislocated peroneal tendon
What are peroneal tendons?
Peroneal tendons in your lower legs keep your ankles steady while you run, walk and play sport.
Sometimes, they can rupture and tear because of injury or gradually over time. When this happens, our orthopaedic surgeons can carry out peroneal tendon surgery.
Need to know
You'll receive a general anaesthetic before your surgery. Your consultant will then make several keyhole-size cuts to gain access to the ruptured tendons. They'll then use a stitching technique to repair the tendons before closing the wound.
Your consultant will explain the procedure to you during a pre-surgery screening. They'll also answer any questions you might have and explain any risks and side effects. It's likely you'll be asked to limit your food or drink in the hours leading up to your procedure.
After your surgery, your foot may be immobilised using a walking (aircast) brace. Your consultant or specialist nurse will explain how to care for this and when it can be removed. They'll also let you know if you need to arrange a follow-up appointment.
Our Peroneal tendon surgery locations
Chelsea Bridge Road, SW1W 8RH London
The Wellington Hospital
8A Wellington Place NW8 9LE London
London Bridge Hospital
27 Tooley Street SE1 2PR London
The Princess Grace Hospital
42-52 Nottingham Place W1U 5NY London
Institute of Sport Exercise and Health (ISEH)
170 Tottenham Court Road W1T 7HA London
The Shard Outpatients
The Shard, 32 St Thomas Street SE1 9BS London
Chelsea Outpatients - 280 King's Road
280 King's Road SW3 5AW London
The Princess Grace Hospital Outpatients
30 Devonshire Street W1G 6PU London
Elstree Waterfront Outpatients
Beaufort House WD6 3BS Elstree
Golders Green Outpatients
Golders Green Outpatients and Diagnostic Centre NW11 9PY London
The Wellington Hospital Outpatients
15 - 17 Lodge Road NW8 7JA London
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