Popped by my Orthopaedic specialist to retrieve results of the MRI on my Left Ankle. "You have completely torn your ATFL". The ATFL, or Anterior talo-fibular ligament is one of the three ligaments supporting the ankle. Not surprisingly, the specialist recommends surgery. My heart drops instantly. It's not the first time a specialist has recommended surgery, my ankle, my shoulder, my ankle again. Ignoring this recommendation, I begin the long and tedious path of physiotherapy and rehab.
Two months since the injury, the swelling is slowly reducing and it no longer hurts to walk. I also have mild scoliosis, where my spine cures slightly to the left. Most likely from poor working at home ergonomics. 2021 is definitely the year for self-care.
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