Back in October of 2009, I busted my retinaculum ligament which holds your peroneal tendon in place (see picture). Basically my tendon was rolling over my ankle bone, which wasn't the most comfortable thing in the world. I kept avoiding going to the doctor at first thinking it was just a sprain, and then finally being a little scared to go to the doctor knowing surgery was more than likely the only solution. I finally got the courage to go to the doctor and was referred to a specialist at the New England Foot and Ankle Specialists down in Portland, Maine. I was told surgery was needed and that I would be in a cast for about 6-8 weeks!
So I decided to blog about my experience with this. It was hard to find information on the web about this surgery. I found some personal experiences from other who have had to go through this, but their experiences were so negative and awful sounding that it really scared the shit out of me. So I have decided to write this blog in a positive fashion and provide tips for those who have to go through it and to allow people a little laugh at some of the things I have to deal with for the next 6-8 weeks.
Hi Erin,
ReplyDeleteThank you for blogging your experience! I have just started looking at it, ( I just googled tips for recovering from peroneal tendon surgery ) I already appreciate your tips for preparation, that's on my mind tonight! I'm having my surgery on friday, the 8th. I have two small children, and my husband is going to have to do everything!! I appeciate the time you've taken to do this! :)