WWMD?, Partially torn peroneal tendon
Mrs dbldmnd has had some pain on the outside of her left ankle/calf for the past 8 months. It hasn't gotten better and finally this fall she went to the doctor to find the problem. After x-rays, PT, bone scans, cat scans and MRIs, they now say she has a partially torn peroneal tendon. They mention that surgery is in the cards and it MIGHT help relieve the pain.
She has cut way back on her running, worn "the boot" for most of a month and it helped a bit, but she is still in pain. Her leg hurts when she is on alpine skis, tele skis and even the snowboard. Downhill appears to offer the least amount of pain, but it still hurts pretty bad.
So maggot doctors, has anyone been through a similar experience? If so, did you find resolution to the problem?
Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated.
Walking without a miniscus
I tore a miniscus completely loose and it's upside down according to MRI. I have been an avid walker going from a high of 445 pounds to my current 250. Unfortunately heart issues make a knee replacement unadvisable so I'd like to know if a removal will ease the severe pain and allow me to walk and hike again. I am 66 yo and hsve had a quadruple bypass and now 3 stents. I currently walk trying to keep muscles toned should I later be able to have replacement of the knee but the pain is immense and I have to quit and go ice things before I am ready. Any thoughts appreciated.