Nicholas A. Cheney, DO
Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgeon
Peroneal tendonitis is a condition that affects the tendons in your foot and ankle. It can cause pain and swelling and impair function.
Peroneal tendon injuries can be felt on the outside of your foot and your lower leg when walking and running. It is also known as peroneal tendinopathy.
The orthopedic doctors at OrthoNeuro in Columbus, Ohio, are specially trained to help you understand your condition and the reasons why you are feeling symptoms.
They can offer an accurate diagnosis and specialized treatments to get you moving pain-free again.
This article will help you learn more about the symptoms and treatment of peroneal tendonitis and the expected recovery time before you can resume your everyday activity.
Peroneal tendonitis can occur because of the following reasons:
Certain risk factors will increase your chances of developing peroneal tendonitis.
Risk factors include:
If you have pain and swelling in the ankle, then you may have peroneal tendonitis. It is often characterized by pain running along the outer part of the foot and lower leg.
You may also have general ankle pain or pain in your foot when you wake up in the morning.
If the pain continues after resting, you should get a proper diagnosis from an orthopedic doctor at OrthoNeuro. They can perform a full examination of the ankle and foot to diagnose the problem and administer specialized treatment.
Like many sports injuries and conditions, the first line of treatment is to reduce swelling and relieve pain.
You can do this using ice and anti-inflammatory medicines such as ibuprofen. It’s also important that you rest to give the tendons time to recover.
Risk factors include:
You will need to rest for your peroneal tendon to heal. Resuming activity too quickly may result in the pain and swelling returning.
However, you can expect the recovery time to be quicker than other foot and ankle conditions. You can expect to return to activities after 2-4 weeks, depending on the severity of your condition.
Feet are complex anatomical structures and propulsion engines that are instrumental to overall health and well-being.
OrthoNeuro in Columbus, Ohio, offers a full scope of orthopedic foot, ankle, and podiatry services. They treat all foot problems, ankle problems, and lower leg conditions.
The foot and ankle specialists team at OrthoNeuro takes pride in their holistic approach, offering patients medical and surgical treatment options for conditions affecting the lower extremity.
They know that comprehensive care is the best way to treat the entire range of foot and ankle pain, injuries, and disorders.
If you have an acute injury or live with chronic foot and ankle pain, call OrthoNeuro today or make an appointment online for expert foot and ankle care in Columbus, Ohio.
If you have been suffering the symptoms of peroneal tendonitis, schedule an appointment with one of our Board Certified Foot and Ankle Specialists at one of our 7 convenient locations throughout Greater Columbus.
Best of all, most patients can be seen within 24 hours of making an appointment.
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