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Peroneus longus (PL) tendon harvest. A left ankle is viewed from the left side. (A) A 3-cm longitudinal incision is made just posterior to the lateral malleolus, and the peroneal fascia is dissected off. The PL tendon is the one that lies more posterior and is easily delivered out. (B) The distal end of the tendon is cut 1 cm from the proximal margin of the peroneal retinaculum, and the end is sutured to aid is harvesting with a tendon stripper.
