Torn Peroneal Retinaculum
A few years ago I fell playing footbal in the snow and tore my peroneal retinaculum.
Being a college athlete I had access to athletic trainers but did not have time to visit very often and usually just iced it after practice (I was a rower).
Since then, my tendon has been snapping in and out (it’s audible), especially when I haven’t been on it for a while (mornings, after sitting for some time).
What can I do to help this for the moment without having surgery (I am a grad student and cannot afford it right now)?Also, I recently got kicked hard enough in the toe to bring me to my knees.
For a few days my pinkie toe was bruised and swollen, but the pain was nothing like when I broke it.
Any ideas?
THANKS!!!
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Vivian Abrams DPM
Until you can have this repaired, I would recommend a very good ankle brace. In my practice I use the ASO brace very frequently. I greatly prefer these for the control over any other the stirrup type ankle braces (example Air splint) But of course there are always personal preferences.If the peroneal tendons sublux out of the groove, you will have a problem. It will require a surgery.Without seeing your toe, I can only guess that it was broken.