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peroneal Definition

pero·neal (per′ə nē′əl)

adjective

of or near the fibula

Etymology: < ModL peroneus (< perone, fibula < Gr peronē, pin, fibula < perein, to go through, akin to peran: see fare) + -al

peroneal Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • tendon: The osteotomy is made 1cm posterior and parallel to the peroneal tendons.
  • nerve: Rarely, knee replacement surgery can produce an injury to the main nerve of the calf called the common peroneal nerve.
  • muscle: EMG of the peroneal muscles was monitored to eliminate any muscle activity while recording the MOM.
  • atrophy: In 1912, Hoffman identified a case of peroneal muscular atrophy with thickened nerves.
  • instability: Patients with peroneal instability may complain that the ankle gives way.
  • tear: However, plain films will not show some osteochondral injuries, or soft tissue injuries such as peroneal tendon tears.