Strong problems after a torn outer ligament of the upper ankle Posted: 02-25-08 13:09pm
Hello to all,
In 1997 after a sport accident I had a
torn outer ligament (Lig. talofibulare
anterior und Lig. calcaneofibulare) of the
upper right ankle which was sewn by a
surgeon. Although since 1997 I did not
twist my ankle, my lateral ligaments have
apparently become continuously weaker.
Since last year I am not able to push the
gas pedal of my car anymore as my hindfoot
(talus + calcaneus) slips out to the left
(medial). Further, I am not able to walk
barefoot anymore on hard ground, as I am
feeling painful grinding while moving my
feet downward (plantar flexion). Also the
left (medial) part of the heel of my right
foot becomes cramped after 1 hour walking
with shoes.
Nevertheless, an x-ray picture of my
stressed outer ligaments does not show any
irregularity. Therefore: My ankle joint
cannot be opened to an abnormal degree.
There is also no arthrosis visible through
MRT or x-ray pictures.
Most of the physicians I visited for the
last 11 years were not able to identify
this problem. Last months I heard from a
specialist in my home country Germany that
my problem could come from a defective
position of the back feet. This wrong
positioning could initially have been
caused by a slight defective position of
my hindfoot right after my accident in
1997. Within 11 years this defective
position could have increased gradually to
an extent which causes my current
problem.
I have been told to wear continuously
oblique shoe lifts (heightened on the
lateral site) which after many years could
possibly turn back the above mentioned
development.
Dear forum,
If anybody of you had any good advise for
me, please feel free the post it on this
treat. I urgently need help and I am happy
about any kind of information I can get.
Best
Bert from Germany
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rollar64
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Posted: 02-27-08 02:55am
sorry to hear of your problems i have a
similar problem and in have found it
impossible to get it treated properly the
shaft of my leg rotates inwards when i
bear weight on mt foot due to an ankle
fracture that was not treated properly i
can not walk on it properly and i have
developed knee hip and back problems did
your specialist mention that you have a
varus malalignment of your foot or
subtalar joint as a shoe that is high on
the lateral since is sometimes used to
treat this.
good luck Bert
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bert3000
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 25 Feb 2008 Posts: 3
I found the answer !!!!! ******* Posted: 05-07-08 11:48am
Dear Forum,
After eight years of search and two
unnecessary surgeries the reason for my
ankle problem has finally been found out:
It was the doctor number 78 who I visited
and who immediately told me what was wrong
with my ankle:
I have a processus posterior tali. This
means a kind of outgrowth on the talus,
which causes my pain and my knocking while
moving my foot down (plantar flexion).
Colloquially this syndrome is also called
“Talus Tail Syndrome”. It appears not
very often - mostly after torn ligaments
of sportsmen. I am going to have this
“Tail” removed in a surgery next
week.
I just wonder why all the 77 doctors I
attended before could not see this bone
outgrowth on the x ray picture…?
Thank You for all you help and should
anybody have any question, fell free to
ask..
Best
Bert
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bert3000
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 25 Feb 2008 Posts: 3
**** I FOUND THE ANSWER ****** Posted: 05-07-08 11:55am
Dear Forum,
After eight years of search and two
unnecessary surgeries the reason for my
ankle problem has finally been found out:
It was the doctor number 78 who I visited
and who immediately told me what was wrong
with my ankle:
I have a processus posterior tali. This
means a kind of outgrowth on the talus,
which causes my pain and my knocking while
moving my foot down (plantar flexion).
Colloquially this syndrome is also called
“Talus Tail Syndrome”. It appears not
very often - mostly after torn ligaments
of sportsmen. I am going to have this
“Tail” removed in a surgery next
week.
I just wonder why all the 77 doctors I
attended before could not see this bone
outgrowth on the x ray picture…?
Thank You for all you help and should
anybody have any question, fell free to
ask..
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