peroneal tendon question
(4 discussions)
Can you flex your foot and bend your toes if the peroneal tendons are ruptured? If the tendon is not ruptured is there a reason to be non weight bearing for a month…i.e if it is just strained?
4 comments
Vivian Abrams DPM
Short answers are Yes and yes, to be on the safe side. Without more information than you provided, I would take the conservative approach and immobilize even if the tendon is not torn.BTW, was this diagnosed with a MRI?
peony
My podiatrist put me on non weight bearing based on the physical exam, before plain x-rays. She thought it might be the peroneal brevis, with possible avulsion of the 5th metatarsal, but the x-rays show no fracture, and she’s been out of the office so I can’t ask her. No MRI was done. I’m afraid of being on crutches etc. for 4 weeks if I don’t have to be, thus the question about the toes. Thank you for your answer. At least I know I really should be conservative and patient until she returns.
Luis Ledesma
A year ago I had a surgecal procedure on whic a fibroma was removed from my peroneal tendonSince then I have not being able to walk or runMy my big and middle toe are still half numb and I can not bend my food went I walk creating disconford and pain that know due to the way on which I have to walk is creating pain and disconford in my knee and hip. It took me 49years to form this fibroma and I just in lest than 1yr I have a re-ocurrent. Looking for 2nd opinionThanksDon Luis
peony
I’m sorry about your situation Don Luis. That’s what I’m trying to avoid…complications. Good luck on the 2nd opinion.