How do you treat inferior peroneal retinaculum?

Common treatments for peroneal tendonitis include:

1. Bracing: An ankle brace can support and stabilize your ankle if you have to perform certain movements, like running or jumping.
2. Immobilization: You might need a soft cast or boot to immobilize your foot and take weight off your tendons so they can heal.

Can you tear your peroneal retinaculum?

Peroneal tendon injuries may occur suddenly or develop over time. Athletes in sports that involve repetitive ankle motion are at risk. So are people with high arches. A strong force or chronic irritation can tear your peroneal tendons.

Does torn retinaculum require surgery?

Nonsurgical Treatment If the injury is acute, treatment without surgery may involve placing the ankle in a short-leg cast for four to six weeks. The goals are to allow the torn retinaculum to heal and to prevent chronic subluxation. Doctors may have their patients begin physical therapy once the cast is removed.

Can peroneal tendon tear heal without surgery?

​The vast majority of peroneal tendinosis will heal without surgery. This is because it is an overuse injury and can heal with rest. If there is significant pain, a CAM Walker boot for several weeks is a good idea. If there really is no tenderness with walking, an ankle brace might be the next best step.

What does a peroneal tear feel like?

Peroneal tendon injuries can be acute, meaning the injury occurred suddenly, or chronic, meaning that damage occurred over time. Symptoms of peroneal tendon injuries can include pain and swelling, weakness in the foot or ankle, warmth to the touch, and a popping sound at the time of injury.

Do you need surgery for a torn peroneal tendon?

Repairing your peroneal tendons usually requires open surgery, but many patients leave on the same day after surgery.

How painful is a peroneal tendon tear?

Peroneal tendonitis is often associated with burning pain along the outside of the foot, ankle, and lower leg that increases with activity and decreases with rest. Peroneal tendon tears have similar symptoms to tendonitis but athletes may also experience a sharp, tearing kind of pain.

Does peroneal tendon tear require surgery?