112: Peroneal Tendinopathy w/ Dr. Humbyrd

How do peroneal tendonitis and tendon tears contribute to lateral ankle instability? What are the key mechanisms, risk factors, and treatment options? Dr. Humbyrd joins us as we take a deep dive into the anatomy of the peroneal tendons, how these injuries present clinically, and the best imaging techniques to confirm a diagnosis.

We also break down non-surgical vs. surgical treatment options, including when a boot and physical therapy might be enough and when procedures like SPR repair, groove deepening, or tenodesis become necessary.

Dr. Humbyrd received her B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania and her M.D. from the Mount Sinai School of Medicine. During medical school, she participated in a month-long ethics fellowship at the University of Oxford. After medical school, Dr. Humbyrd completed her residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine followed by a foot and ankle fellowship at Mercy Medical Center.

Dr. Humbyrd specializes in the treatment of post-traumatic arthritis and complex sports injuries of the foot and ankle, as well as foot and ankle deformities and arthritis. She has extensive surgical experience in complex reconstructions, including ankle replacement.

Dr. Humbyrd is Chief of Foot and Ankle Orthopedics at the University of Pennsylvania, Founder and Director of Program in Surgical Ethics and Health Policy at the University of Pennsylvania, USA.

Goal of episode: To develop a baseline knowledge of peroneal tendonitis.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Mechanisms & Risk Factors – Causes of peroneal tendonitis and tendon tears.
• Anatomy Breakdown – Understanding the peroneal tendons and their function.
• Clinical Presentation & Imaging – How to recognize and diagnose these injuries.
• Treatment Approaches – When to go non-op vs. surgical, and key procedures for instability and chronic cases.

Tune in now to level up your orthopedic knowledge!

This episode is sponsored by Arthrex:

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