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What Does This MRI Report Of Tendons Indicate?

Posted on Mon, 8 Sep 2014

Question: Hi I just got my MRI report back. Here are the findings:
Tenosynovitis of the posterior tibialis, digitorum longus and flexor hallucis longus tendons.
Tendinosis of the proneus longus and brevis tendons. Split tear of the peroneus brevis tendon.
Small joint effusion.

Can you pleae explain it i normal english? Do you think I will need a surgery of physical therapy would be enough?
Thank you!

Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (35 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
physiotherapy should help you.

Detailed Answer:
Hello
I have studied your case.
This MRI says injury to your tendons which help in ankle movement.
injury is moderate and physiotherapy may heal it .You may need ankle support.
If there is movement loss due to peroneal brevis tendon tear then we can consider need for surgery.
I hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to ask. I will be happy to answer your question. Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (9 minutes later)

Thank you for your answer! I have no movement loss, but I do have pain and swelling. I am wearing movement restricting boot for 3 weeks now, but don't see any improvement so far. Do you think massage and sauna will help?

Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (4 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
do not massage

Detailed Answer:
Hello again
Do not go for massage or sauna,this may restrict movement.
Daily physiotherapy will help.
It may take time.
I hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to ask. I will be happy to answer your question. Take care.
Regards
dr Vaibhav Gandhi.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T