Hi all,


Following my other post regarding ongoing ankle problems and pain after a sprain last December, I have recently had an MRI scan and the key points of the findings are:

1. Focal chondropathy with subchondral microcystic changes to the posterior medial dome/posterior talar process

2. Small volume fluid concerning for mild tenosynovitis along the tibialis posterior and flexor hallucis longus tendon sheath

3. Mild to moderate subacute sprain of lateral ankle ligament complex.


Elsewhere in the report it says focal subchondral microcystic changes at the posterior medial and posterior aspect of the talar dome concerning for occult high-grade overlying chondral fissure.


Can anyone help with what this actually means please?

My physio has said there's nothing to be concerned about, just lots of sprained ligaments and tendons but is referring me to orthopaedics at the hospital.

I am concerned if there is cartilage damage that I am making it worse by continuing to walk lots and be as active as I can (without doing any high impact activities), as per the physios advice.

Thank you so much for any advice!

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