Peroneal Tendon Subluxation?

Question

I have a peroneal tendon subluxation in my right ankle and have been put into a cast, does anyone with experience or expertise know how long I will have to be on crutches/ in a cast?

Thank you!

Answer 1

Did you have surgery prior to the cast?  I'm just asking because it is known that only 50% of these cases are cured by non-surgical methods, hopefully you're in that 50%.  You'll be in the cast about 4-6 weeks.  Everybody heals differently but that is the standard norm.  After that your doctor will assess your ankle to determine how well it has healed.  He might then possibly refer you for physical therapy.  Again, how much strength and use you get back into the ankle is case specific.  If there is no improvement after a set amount of time, then the chances are you will need surgery.  But like all doctors, they prefer to try the least invasive method first and hopefully that will work for you :)