Ankle injury (tendon subluxation)

by Steve
(Eden Prairie, Mn)

In 1995, I had a medial sprain to my right ankle which resulted in occasional subluxation of one of the peroneal tendons over the lateral malleolus. This was successfully corrected with surgery.

I tape my ankles now for support, but recently, after a football game and ever since then, I've noticed some sharp pain in the front or anterior portion of the lateral malleolus. It feels like possibly one of the extensor digitorum tendons is popping loose from its normal location. Is this possible?

I can't sprint and taping doesn't help. It's been several weeks and icing, soaking, and rest is not helping it. I'm going to ask my Dr. who I should see, but I thought I would ask your opinion as well.

Thanks