Yesterday's appointment with the podiatrist provided me with good news and bad news. The good? He believes there is nothing keeping me from recovering. The bad? He can't "fix" it. It will take time. The MRI showed I have a chronic ankle sprain with thinning of the anterior talofibular ligament (apparently, the tendon is ok. That was thought to be the issue before). He suggests physical therapy. This is after 6 weeks of therapy and being told at the last appointment that he thought I wasn't responding to treatment.
I asked about future sprains. He says they are likely and a rupture is possible. He recommended I wear an ankle brace.
That's that, then? What about the swelling and bruising? "Not sure," he says, then adds "Keep it elevated, iced and continue to take ibruprofen."
Nothing else can be done? "I can give you a cortisone injection." HELL NO!
It is what is. I leave. Today, I scheduled an appointment with an orthopedic surgeon specializing in foot and ankles. Tomorrow, I pick up Xrays and MRI films. Tuesday, I learn more.
1 comment:
Very good that you not only asked questions (many, many, MANY don't), but you're getting another opinion, from a specialist no less. I'm sure there is more to this story.
Good luck!
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