Fibularis brevis tendon variants: a classification-based surgical and radiological approach
Łukasz Olewnik, Ingrid C. Landfald, Kacper Ruzik · 2026
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Description
Olewnik, Landfald, and Ruzik organize the confusing variants of an ankle tendon, in a 2026 review. The fibularis brevis tendon, running down the outer ankle, sometimes splits, fuses, or attaches in unusual places. Such variants can be mistaken on scans for tears or lumps, and can surprise surgeons mid-operation, so the authors synthesized anatomy, imaging, and surgical reports around one classification scheme.
Two main attachment types emerged, one with three subtypes. The most dependable lessons concern spotting accessory slips, telling variants from split tears, and planning exposure around atypical insertions. Evidence is strongest for anatomy and imaging; whether classifying first improves treatment is unproven. The authors call the scheme promising for reporting and planning, not yet validated.
Catalog record
| CREATOR | Łukasz Olewnik, Ingrid C. Landfald, Kacper Ruzik |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 19 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |