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Peroneal tendon repair 7 weeks post op

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elena54848
elena54848

Hello everyone! I had a peroneal tendon repaired 7 weeks ago. Had a small tear (2mm). Doc also removed scar tissue along the tendon and removed part of calcaneus bone that was causing tendon damage. Overall it doesn’t feel all that bad but I get nagging pain right around where tear was. It comes and goes as it wishes. It is very similar to pain I experienced before surgery so I am a little freaked out. Anyone has/had similar pain? 

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  • Donna_92597
    Donna_92597 elena54848

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    Yes, I had tubularization of my peroneal brevis tendon a little over nine weeks ago. I also experience that pain now and again.  Usually after a full day of walking and standing where I haven’t elevated my foot. I thought past six weeks ice and elevation weren’t necessary. Turns out they are. I find that helps some, but for me it’s random pain and usually late at night which wakes me up. The healing process after tendon repair seems long, slow, and intermittently filled with annoying dull aches. 

    If you haven’t already tried ice and elevation, that may provide some relief. I think the key is, to not wait too long, especially to elevate. Also I was told to massage the scar tissue daily with vitamin E because the scar tissue will build up around the incision site, causing pain, stiffness, and pulling when you’re walking. Hope this helps! 

    • elena54848
      elena54848 Donna_92597

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      Thanks Donna! It sure is super slow process. I am triathlete so this has been very frustrating for me. Doc said I ll be able to start running at week 7 but that dull nagging pain stopping me from starting (afraid to make it worse). I have been massaging around scar but will try vitamin E. Anything specific you use? 
    • Donna_92597
      Donna_92597 elena54848

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      I just cut open a vitamin E capsule and rub that in. I do that three times a day. First thing in the morning I use Palmers Cocoa Butter on my feet and especially the scar. The combo has dramatically healed the scar which in my case is pretty ugly and larger than I expected. I was told to work/massage the scar as soon as the cast came off. It was super sensitive at first, but now isn’t bad at all. The scar tissue will definitely make it difficult to flex the foot upward. It makes you think it’s the tendon or incision, but it’s the scar tissue. You don’t need to massage it super hard... I was doing that to the point of bruising. I thought it would be better. My PT said gently massage the scar (just moving the skin at the scar) to break up the tissue.

      Doing this after a hot shower helps because the tissue will soften up. That’s when I use the vitamin E. I also soak my foot in warm Epsom salt twice a day and that helps with the aches, then immediately massage in the Vit E. 

      Also I just bought a CP2 ice pack for the ankle because it works better than an ice bag. It ices the side and ankle area at the same time. My PT told me to do my exercises as soon as my heat and Vit E massage regimen. Then follow up with the CP2 pack and elevation. That routine has helped me tremendously. 

    • elena54848
      elena54848 Donna_92597

      Posted

      Bought epsom salt and vitamin E. Going to give it a try. Have high hopes since it helped you smile thank you very much for sharing!!! Hope you will fully recover soon! 
  • karyn91857
    karyn91857 elena54848

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    Hello Im knew on here. Im going to be having the same surgery you did. Sorry I can't answer your question. Wanted to know if your doctor had you in a cast? Mine said after 2 weeks I get a cast for 6 weeks.Im scared!! Im trying to get this job and they might call me end of may first of June. It involved standing.

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