Surgery to repair torn peroneal brevis in ankle

Unfortunately, I didn’t know I had os peroneum in both feet and I started doing ballet bar exercise routines. I loved them and did them too much (daily – I’m an overachiever ) and wound up with peroneal tendinitis in both feet and multiple tendon tears.. I had surgery on my right foot involving a removal of the shattered os peroneum and tendon transfer. Unfortunately, it has not gone well. I sought a second opinion with a surgeon and a physiatrist at Johns Hopkins and they recommended shockwave therapy to both feet. So to answer your question, I don’t know whether my case is unusual, but I had a difficult time with surgery. That’s not to say that yours won’t up easier. My surgery was a bit complicated.

Thank you for responding. I had the surgery to repair my tendons 4 weeks ago, and things are going well. I hope to be able start putting weight on my foot after my doctor’s appointment this week. Wishing you well!

I had surgery to repair a torn peroneal brevis in my right ankle as a result of a fall on ice about 15 years ago. Surgery went well and I haven't had any problems since. I must admit I am not coordinated on crutches and it is a non-weight bearing post op procedure with the shoe boot. Fortunately, I hobbled around until I got a knee scooter. This was fantastic. It allowed me to get out and do things again because I was mobile!
Good luck. The hardest part is waiting for the healing.

I too have had a complete rupture of my peroneal brevis tendon from severely rolling my ankle on the side of a hole in the ground. Conservative treatment has not helped at all. I've tried it and I discovered there are only two surgeries that can address this. One. Where is there is a side-to-side attachment to the other tendon but this tendon is not in the best shape. I believe I have an excellent surgeon but I am afraid with two metals screws going into my foot. Has anyone had this type of surgery?

I had ruptures of both peroneal tendons as a result of arthritis and my high-arched foot turning outward. I had been walking on the outside of my foot for many years, resulting in significant ankle pain and a pronounced limp. On July 24 I had surgery to repair the tendons and also a procedure called a calcaneal osteotomy to align my heel and secure it with two screws. I had to be non-weight-bearing for eight weeks which was long and boring, but I wasn’t in as much pain as I was before the surgery. I’m doing great now—back to all my usual activities and trying to walk more every day. I’m very grateful that there was a way to repair the tendon damage. There is a FB group for peroneal tendon repair folks. People share their stories and I have found it to be very helpful. I wish you all the best!!

Hi, I have a totally ruptured retracted peroneal brevis tendon. Unfortunately, I thought it was arthritis and didn't get it checked out. Sadly it is now totally inoperable. I am now trying to strengthen my ankles to ankles to compensate for the weakness. I can feel the remainder of the tendon underneath my ankle bone. I have permanent swelling and pain, both stationary and walking. The worst difficulty is discomfort at night. Does any one know if the end of the tendon can be dissolved or this situation can be improved without a major operation? Thank you.

Yes I had this surgery. About a year and half ago.Mine had a split in it and was flattened. I have no clue how it happened? The Dr. repaired or sewed it back together. No weight on it at all for the first 2-3 weeks. I used a knee scooter and ice machine. Then a boot for another 5 weeks. But hopping around on my right foot (not the surgery foot) screwed up my hip labrum (slight tear). I was better going up my 8 front stairs on my butt instead of hopping which screwed up opposite hip. No pain walking on it now, But I must add I have some numbness on the ball of my foot from pinky to third toe. Some days its worse than others. It has slowly felt less numb but I'm not happy about it. Dr. says it will gradually go away. Go figure!