Return to running after bony process removal
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I ruptured my achilles tendon a year ago and was treated with plaster cast for 8 weeks. have had no luck returning to walking, let alone running due to debilatating posterior ankle pain. MRI showed irregular capsule shape and marked fluid collection in Flexor Hallicus Longus tendon due to prominent bony process of talus. Am scheduled for surgery to trim bone and clean up. How long can I expect recovery to take? What can I do to aid recovery? Will I ever be able to run and particularly sprint again? I am a very keen Masters Athlete and was training for the World Masters Athletics Champs
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Vivian Abrams DPM
The posterior process of the talus is called STieda’s process. If it is a separate bone which occurs sometimes, it is called an os trigonum. There is a groove there that the flexor hallucis longus tendon runs through. If it is broken off or aggravated by an injury this can be a problem. Surgery is to remove or remodel the area. There will be a period of immobilization usually followed by physical therapy. Every doctor has their own regimen. You should discuss this further with your doctor. Good luck getting back to your activities and hang in there!
Annie
Thanks for your comments. Now I understand more about FHL and the part it plays in this injury. Couldn’t quite understand how a toe flexor could be part of posterior ankle pain. Hoping to have surgery next month.