The incidence of peroneal tendon disorders in the population is unknown and they are usually overlooked. We report two cases of peroneus brevis injuries and a comprehensive literature review was performed. The first case was a 53-year-old man presented with persistent pain on the lateral aspect on the left ankle during the last four years and difficulty to bear weight during the last year. MRI showed longitudinal tear of peroneus brevis tendon and the patient underwent surgical treatment. The second case was a 46-year-old woman with persistent pain on the lateral aspect of the ankle with a history of a road traffic accident two years ago. Although MRI showed a peroneus brevis tendon tear, this was a false positive finding. Surgical treatment revealed no tear and symphysiolysis managed to relieve patient's symptoms. Even though MRI is the most effective diagnostic tool in depicting peroneal tendon injuries, there are false positive findings. In cases when symptoms persist, surgical exploration is indicated.

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Tibial plafond fractures constitute one of the most challenging fracture types while they are commonly associated with soft tissue damage and severe bone comminution. We present the clinical outcomes of screw fixation as the initial and definitive treatment of an isolated uncommon fracture of the anterior margin of the distal tibia. This is a case of an uncommon type of fracture of the distal tibia. The patient underwent a successful screw fixation and the fracture healed in three months. There was no bone and soft tissue infection. Sixteen months after the injury, an excellent function of the ankle joint was noted. Although fractures of the anterior margin of the distal tibia are uncommon high-energy injuries, uneventful healing with very good functional results can be achieved with screw fixation as the initial and definitive treatment.

Avulsion fractures of the lesser or greater trochanter or the iliac crest are uncommon injuries in adolescents. The anterior superior iliac spine, ischium, and anterior inferior iliac spine are the most frequently affected sites. We report a rare case of a 14-year-old boy who sustained an avulsion fracture of the lesser trochanter while playing soccer. No malignancy or associated metabolic bone disease was detected. Conservative treatment was suggested, consisting of a non-weight-bearing period and analgesics. Routine follow-up was performed at one, three, and six months after the injury. Radiographs were utilized to confirm fracture healing. Full recovery and return to a pre-injury functional level were observed at six months. Within this timeframe, a thorough literature review is performed.