PHYSIOTHERAPEUTIC PERFORMANCE IN THE POST-OPERATIVE PERIOD OF FIBULAR TENDON RESULTING FROM FRACTURE

Abstract

The fibular tendon complex is formed by the peroneal brevis and longus tendons, synovial sheath, and superior and inferior retinaculum. The fibular muscles originate in the lateral compartment of the leg, running distally and posteriorly to the lateral malleolus, and insert, respectively, at the base of the fifth metatarsal and at the base of the first metatarsal. Both tendons share a common fibular synovial sheath, with a small amount of synovial fluid, which divides into two parts at the level of the fibular tubercle. In fractures, physiotherapy rehabilitation is focused on preventing possible complications and rehabilitating the patient. Its objective is to accelerate the return to daily life, encouraging functionality and preventing possible factors associated with complications of the condition. The objective of this study was to systematize the scientific evidence on physiotherapy treatment techniques for postoperative fibular tendon fractures. This study is a literature review, carried out by a bibliographic survey of 15 articles. In this way, this work seeks to present a study on approaches that can be applied in evidence-based clinical practice. The research arises through the PICO strategy: Action; Physiotherapy; postoperative; peroneal tendon; fracture. The purpose of this project is to promote a bibliographic review that confirms the relationship between muscle performance, pain and functionality of individuals with the physiotherapeutic approaches used in people diagnosed with postoperative peroneal tendon fracture.