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R peroneus longus tendon injury
Tendon rupture followed by surgical repair. -
Begins non-surgical rehab of MCL
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R MCL injury
Grade II tear sustained in a skiing accident. -
Reinjures R peroneus longus tendon
This incident occurred during a therapy session at a sports medicine clinic in Boston. The therapist and facility were not at fault per pt report. -
Wears rocker boot for 6 weeks
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Resumes physical therapy
Receives treatment of R MCL and also R peroneal tendon. -
Discharge from PT
All R MCL goals met. R peroneal tendon did not respond to treatment per pt report. -
Consults two additional rehab centers in Boston
Pt receives evaluation and treatment of his R ankle, and reports that his R peroneal tendon symptoms did not respond to additional treatment. -
Returns to M.D., wears rocker boot 6 more weeks
An MRI shows small partial tears and tenosynovitis in R peroneus longus and brevis tendons. Pt is instructed to wear the rocker boot for six more weeks, gradually wean from the boot and return to physical therapy. -
Pt consults Points North Physical Therapy