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Peroneal brevis tear

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Liverpool93
Liverpool93

Hey guys,

I had terrible ankle pain out of nowhere a week ago and pain lasted for 3 days. I got a scan done (MRI). Scan has confirmed that there is peroneal brevis tenosynovitis and a longitudinal split with a 2.5cm partial tear. Since then my doctor has advised to rest, elevate and ice. I am booked in to see the specialist next week.

Has anyone had to deal with this before? I have read recovery from surgery is very lengthy.

Thanks guys

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  • joshua33604
    joshua33604 Liverpool93

    Posted

    I just had peroneal reconstructive surgery on Tuesday. I am currently in protective splint before going to a hard cast on the 19th. I think if depends on the type of surgery to it. I am no weight bearing for 8 weeks!!! Then transition to walking boot to slowly introduce weight bearing and PT!

    • Liverpool93
      Liverpool93 joshua33604

      Posted

      oh no! all the best mate. I hope its a quick recovery for you! What condition did you have?

    • joshua33604
      joshua33604 Liverpool93

      Posted

      my peroneal brevis tendon flattened and was not aligned with its counterpart. Doc reshaped it and anchored it down where it belongs. There was also some muscle hanging down into the canal. fun times!!

    • Liverpool93
      Liverpool93 joshua33604

      Posted

      how did you manage that? im hoping i dont anymore issues with mine, been doing physio last 2 weeks and seems to be back to good, though i still think i still have a bit of swelling at the brevis.

    • joshua33604
      joshua33604 Liverpool93

      Posted

      just wear and tear from sports injuries. my doc said 70 percent PT would fail and when he got in there he said no way and i needed this procedure and itd be worth it in long run. we shall see. so as of now no surgery for ya??

    • Liverpool93
      Liverpool93 joshua33604

      Posted

      yeah fair enough! At the moment im going to hold off and see how it goes. Just hoping im not going to need surgery the recovery scares me. But if im going to be in pain and gives me grief again i have no choice but to get it fixed! Probably a good time for you to be in recocery. Worlds gona bloody crazy

    • joshua33604
      joshua33604 Liverpool93

      Posted

      hope it works out and you dont need surgery. I let it go for too long and needed the surgery. It is crazy out in the world right now!!! Cant go out anyways for the next few weeks (at least) so what can ya do. Still bored lol

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