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So, here we are. Lynn hasn't walked since May 28th. Radiology finds:
MRI of Left Ankle / Foot
Interval progression of the lateral talar dome osteochondral lesion (Stage II)
Moderate to severe tibiotalar osteoarthritis
Moderate to severe forefoot and midfoot osteoarthritis, greatest at first MTP joint
Mild peroneal tenosynovitis
Complete ATFL ligament tear
Complete deltoid ligament tear
Complete calcaneofibular ligament tear
Moderate grade spring ligament sprain
Diffuse generalized muscular and soft tissue edema
Moderate tibiotalar joint effusion with synovitis
MRI of Right Ankle / Foot
Moderate forefoot and midfoot osteoarthritis
Small tibiotalar, posterior subtalar, first metatarsophalangeal, and first interphalangeal joint effusion w/synovitis
0.6cm medial talar dome osteochondral lesion with a small cartilage defect in the adjacent tibial plafond
Borderline thickening of the proximal central band of the right plantar fascia (possible plantar fasciitis)
Mild right Achilles tendinosis
Diffuse subcutaneous, muscular, and superficial facial edema
Mild to moderate generalized muscular fatty atrophy
We're just back from visit with PA at orthopaedic. Suggested that physical therapy and walking in a swimming pool is the remedy. I asked about the 3 or 4 complete ligament tears and was told that we all have complete ligament tears in our ankles and those are not an issue. Was told that the missing cartilage was not an issue. PA stated the completely torn ligaments and the missing cartilage will not prevent walking.
We've seen a rheumatologist who said that the arthritis will be diagnosed but is probably uncurable though manageable. Understood and accepted.
I seek a magic cure. Cadaver ligaments? BioCartilage?
Thank you.
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