I got the MRI results today, which did not show any tears of ligaments or tendons upon the first reading. However, it did show tendonitis and tenosynovitis in the peroneus longus tendon. (Left ankle surgery was on the peroneus brevis) The doctor is having a 2nd radiologist read the MRI because he's not completely convinced that the tendon is not torn, because of the damage that was done to the left ankle and only a very small tear showed up on that MRI. I should know more next Monday.
So, if it is just tendosynovitis then I basically have to immobilize the ankle as much as possible to see if it will heal itself. I didn't really know what tendosynovitis was until I got home and did some research. It's kind of an inflammation of the sheath that helps the tendon move and when it gets damaged it swells up and causes pain and difficult mobility. Kinda like carpal tunnel syndrome in the ankle.
Sometimes it can be "cured" with immobilization and extra support--hence my new sexy brace! We can also try cortisone shots and other conservative therapies, but sometimes surgical intervention is required just like with carpal tunnel syndrome.
I had carpal tunnel surgery a few years ago--no huge deal and it was really successful. I'm just hopeful that this time the conservative treatment actually works because another surgery on my ankle just is not at the top of my to-do list anytime soon.
Good news--I was cleared for physical therapy for my left ankle and get to start on Wednesday! If that goes well I might be cleared to go back to work next week! So, there is a lot of positive news today--no visible tears, (so far) manageable treatment of the right ankle, I can start walking again, and physical therapy. Overall, a better day than I expected and I'm pleased!
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