I am a 30 yr. old male who has suffered with chronic sprains to my left ankle for most of my life. Two years ago while being treated for another severe sprain, my ortho discovered a fibrous talocalcaneal coalition he said was most likely the cause of the sprains. Last year I began having pain ,swelling, and stiffness along the posterior tibial tendon and noticed my foot seemed to overpronate more than usual. I went back to my doc and was diagnosed with the early stages of PTTD. I was told to wrap my ankle and use my Aircast until the tendon flare-ups went away. He said there wasn't much he could (or maybe would do) without surgery. He said I would need surgery for the tendon, a triple arthrodesis, and lateral ligament reconstruction. My job requires me to be on my feet for most of the day and right now I cannot afford such a long recovery from surgery. The flare ups are increaing in freguency and the brace doesn't seem to be working. What would you do for a patient like me? Should I see another doctor? Sorry for the long message but wanted to give you as much info as possible. Thanks for help. RES
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