I've been Booted...

[taura_g]

So I went to see the orthopedist today--thanks very much to sweetmmeblue.   She came and gave me a ride over to Davis Square even though she ended up a few minutes late for Major Massage.

To my surprise, they put me in a boot.   Which is heavy and kind of awkward but it certainly does make sure that I don't move that tendon. 

Diagnosis is tendonitis in the tendon running right behind my ankle bone.  There is some concern about the fact that the bone itself is a bit tender to the touch as well as the pereoneal tendon but the X-rays don't show any sign of a compression fracture.   So they are going with the tendonitis, putting me in the boot for a couple weeks and sending me to physical therapy after it has had a complete week of rest.

We shall see how it goes.   I wasn't thrilled with the idea, but as he put it, I can deal with a few weeks of inconvenience now or deal with problems all summer...   Hopefully by the end of June I will be in much better shape. 

Comments

[theloriest.livejournal.com]

I can highly recommend Ned at Boston Sports Medicine in Davis Square if you need a physical therapist.

I'm also glad they're having you be extra careful with that ankle. And going to make sure it's taken care of properly.

[mrw42.livejournal.com]

Untreated ankle problems can become chronic issues, so I'm glad they are taking good care of you! I hope you heal quickly and well!

Y'know

[drwex]

it's bad enough when the two of you synchronize your periods, but this is taking it just a bit far.