Prevalence of the Peroneus Quartus Muscle and Its Association with Peroneal Tendon Pathologies: An MRI Study of 1160 Ankles

<b>Background/Objectives:</b> The peroneus quartus (PQ) muscle is a supernumerary muscle in the lateral compartment of the leg. Although frequently asymptomatic, it may contribute to peroneal tendon (PT) disorders due to mechanical crowding in the retromalleolar groove. This study aimed...

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Published in:Diagnostics
Main Authors: Yavuz Yuksel, Tarkan Ergun, Ozkan Kose
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-09-01
Subjects:
peroneus quartus
MRI
ankle
peroneal tendon tear
tendinopathy
anatomical variation
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4418/15/18/2329

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