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World J Radiol. May 28, 2018; 10(5): 46-51
Published online May 28, 2018. doi: 10.4329/wjr.v10.i5.46
Traumatic peroneal split lesion with retinaculum avulsion: Diagnosis and post-operative multymodality imaging
Aldo Fischetti, Jeries P Zawaideh, Davide Orlandi, Stefano Belfiore, Enzo SIlvestri
Aldo Fischetti, Jeries P Zawaideh, Department of Health Sciences (DISSAL), Radiology Section, University of Genoa, Genoa 16100, Italy
Davide Orlandi, Enzo SIlvestri, Radiology Department, Ospedale Evangelico Internazionale, Genova 16122, Italy
Stefano Belfiore, Orthopedic and Trauma Department, Ospedale Evangelico Internazionale, Genova 16122, Italy
Author contributions: Fischetti A, Zawaideh JP and Orlandi D designed the report; Orlandi D performed the ultrasound examination and reported the MRI scan; Belfiore S performed the orthopedic surgery; all the authors revised the literature, wrote and reviewed the manuscript.
Informed consent statement: The patient was informed and provided written consent for the study.
Conflict-of-interest statement: All the authors report no conflict of interest.
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Correspondence to: Davide Orlandi, MD, PhD, Radiology Department, Ospedale Evangelico Internazionale, Corso Solferino 1A, Genova 16122, Italy. my.davideorlandi@gmail.com
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Received: February 13, 2018
Peer-review started: February 13, 2018
First decision: April 11, 2018
Revised: April 23, 2018
Accepted: May 23, 2018
Article in press: May 23, 2018
Published online: May 28, 2018
Core Tip

Core tip: The article is based on the findings observed in a patient who was followed in our institution for a split lesion of the peroneus brevis after an inversion ankle sprain. Split lesion of peroneus brevis is usually under diagnosed, therefore we want to highlight the importance of ancillary sign, as detachment of an osseous fragment seen on the X-ray, since an early diagnosis can allow the patient to reduce recovery time. In the manuscript, we also provide post-operative ultrasound imaging which can be helpful during follow-up for monitoring the patient and to help him to restart sport practices.