How long does peroneal tendon repair surgery take?

How long does peroneal tendon repair surgery take?

Surgically repairing your peroneal tendons usually takes 1-1 1/2 hours to perform. Spinal anesthesia is given to numb you from the waist down, and you are sedated so that you sleep through the procedure. An incision approximately 12 centimeters long is made along the outside of your ankle, along your peroneal tendons.

When can I go back to work after peroneal tendon surgery?

Two weeks off work is recommended for initial recovery. If you are able to get to work safely, and will be seated for the majority of the day, you may return to work a couple days after surgery. This is assuming you are not taking narcotic pain mediation. From 2-8 weeks sedentary duties is recommended.

What is peroneal tendon debridement?

Tendon debridement. In this procedure, the surgeon divides the sheath around the tendon and clears away degenerated and irritated tissue. The sheath is not stitched back together and eventually fills with scar tissue.

How long are you non weight bearing after peroneal tendon surgery?

You will NOT be allowed to weight bear on the operative ankle for 4 weeks after surgery. You will be in a plaster splint for the first 2 weeks after surgery. No sports involving cutting (racquetball, soccer, tennis, etc.), ballistic movements, or strenuous running will be permitted for 3-4 months.

When can I walk after tendon surgery?

You will need to wear a cast or a walking boot for 6 to 12 weeks after surgery. At first, it may be set to keep your foot pointed downward as the tendon heals. You may be able to put weight on your affected leg after a few weeks. But it will be several months before you have complete use of your leg and ankle.

What can I expect after foot tendon surgery?

How do you fix a Subluxed tendon?

If your injury is acute, treatment without surgery may involve placing your ankle in a short-leg cast for four to six weeks. Your physician may also prescribe medications. Anti-inflammatories can help ease pain and swelling and get you back to activity sooner.

How long does tendon repair surgery take?

The wound will be closed with stitches and a rigid splint (a support to protect your hand) made of plaster will usually be fitted to stop you moving your hand and damaging the repaired tendons. If nothing else has been damaged, extensor tendon repair surgery can take around 30 minutes to complete.

How long does peroneal tendonitis take to heal?

Peroneal tendonitis generally takes between 6 to 8 weeks to heal. But if you return to physical activity too early while the tendon is healing, then it could take several weeks to a few months to heal. Depending on the severity of tendonitis, you may have to keep your weight off of the affected foot, allowing the tendon space to heal.

Does peroneal tendonosis ever heal?

Your peroneal tendonitis is most likely to heal if you get appropriate treatment for it with proper footwear or possibly a short trial of an ankle boot, and physical therapy. If it does turn out that your peroneal tendons are torn and subluxating, and physical therapy and the ankle boot hasn’t helped you, then you may need surgery to repair the tendons and possibly deepen the groove they sit in.

What is the treatment for peroneal tendonitis?

Ice application: Applying ice to the area can help to reduce swelling and help to control pain.

How to heal torn ankle tendons naturally and safely?

Support and encourage the healthy flow of blood,nutrients and immune cells to the injured area.