Fibularis Intersection Syndrome: A Rare Cause of Lateral Foot Pain in Runners.

Abstract: Running is a common cause of foot and ankle injuries. Accurate diagnosis is important for appropriate management to resolve the issue. For clarity of diagnoses, the physician should be able to perform a thorough physical examination in conjunction with point-of-care ultrasound. The authors report a case study of a young male runner with lateral ankle pain. Based on clinical assessment and point-of-care ultrasound, a diagnosis of fibularis intersection syndrome was proposed. This type of injury can be treated with graded eccentric loading of fibularis tendons and proprioceptive exercises. This case report highlights the importance of point-of-care ultrasound to determine the appropriate diagnosis and management.
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