Should I Get This Looked At.

[Bobby Sands]

When i train(running etc) i always get a pain down the outside of my left ankle.Especially if the ground i soft.The pain is bearable but it does slow me down and is annoying.After training or excercise my left ankle makes a clicking noise as i walk.The other ankle is fine.Do you think i should get this checked.Any ideas what the problem might be.?Im kind of reluctant to get an x-ray because i will be wating at the hospital for hours and it will set me back 50 euros.but i think there may be a problem with my ankle.

 

[The.Menace]

Make sure u do a warm up before you start runnin includin stretchin. If that doesn't help, I dunno - u might go and see a doctor.

 

[Jokerman]

You have what's called a peroneal dislocation. At some time in the past, you must have sprained the ankle somewhat and torn a ligament. "Peroneal" means outer portion of the leg, so it's a peroneal ligament, and, hence, a peroneal dislocation. Over time this torn ligament can flop out of position and make a clicking sound. If it doesn't hurt, you can usually leave it alone. But since it hurts, you need to get it looked at because it can deteriorate or irritate a tendon, which is not a good thing.

That'll be 50 Euros, please.

Try to see a podiatrist, not just a doctor, and tell him your symptoms and that you suspect you have a peroneal dislocation (or torn ligament). He should be able to tell without an x-ray, although he'll probably take one anyway since pain indicates he will have to do something about it, so he'll need the X-ray anyway.

 

[Bobby Sands]

Yea,i got a kick in the ankle during a soccer match a few months back.I think thats what caused it.Will get it looked at soon.thanks for your help doc lol.

 

[Rahim]

You have what's called a peroneal dislocation. At some time in the past, you must have sprained the ankle somewhat and torn a ligament. "Peroneal" means outer portion of the leg, so it's a peroneal ligament, and, hence, a peroneal dislocation. Over time this torn ligament can flop out of position and make a clicking sound. If it doesn't hurt, you can usually leave it alone. But since it hurts, you need to get it looked at because it can deteriorate or irritate a tendon, which is not a good thing.

That'll be 50 Euros, please.

Try to see a podiatrist, not just a doctor, and tell him your symptoms and that you suspect you have a peroneal dislocation (or torn ligament). He should be able to tell without an x-ray, although he'll probably take one anyway since pain indicates he will have to do something about it, so he'll need the X-ray anyway.

I agree! I think you should go check it out at the doc's. A second a opinion other then your own will only clear up all the doubts and questions you have about ur leg problem.

 

[Bobby Sands]

Quote:
Originally Posted by Jokerman
You have what's called a peroneal dislocation. At some time in the past, you must have sprained the ankle somewhat and torn a ligament. "Peroneal" means outer portion of the leg, so it's a peroneal ligament, and, hence, a peroneal dislocation. Over time this torn ligament can flop out of position and make a clicking sound. If it doesn't hurt, you can usually leave it alone. But since it hurts, you need to get it looked at because it can deteriorate or irritate a tendon, which is not a good thing.

That'll be 50 Euros, please.

Try to see a podiatrist, not just a doctor, and tell him your symptoms and that you suspect you have a peroneal dislocation (or torn ligament). He should be able to tell without an x-ray, although he'll probably take one anyway since pain indicates he will have to do something about it, so he'll need the X-ray anyway.

Btw,what do you think would be done to cure it.Would i be on crutches or need an operation?

 

[Jokerman]

They could put you in a specially made below-the-knee cast for about 6 weeks, and that might do the trick, but it has a high-recurrence rate of about 50%, so they will usually recommend surgery, esp. for an active person like yourself. And, yes, that would require crutches for a while. I know, will suck. But the surgery has a 95-100% success rate, and if you need it, it's gotta be done to prevent worse in the future. Unless you're willing to stop running and exercising forever.

 

[Tru Principle]

Get an x-ray done of your ankle, and take it to an Orthopedic Surgeon.

 

[Bobby Sands]

Unless you're willing to stop running and exercising forever.

That aint gonna happen.Ill have to get it checked.thanks for your help

 

[V@PoR]

yeah.. get iut check out / x-ray then they will probaly have you wear an aircast for like a week or two if there is a minor sprain or w/e