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was hit by a car side on whilst riding motorcycle..it crushed my leg and had surgery next day..3months in plaster then went into boot but still non weight bearing for 2months.total nwb 5 months.although started physio exercise at3 months. This week surgeon said full weight bear no more boot.so i was told to full weight bear and so i tried not possible due to pain.spoke to physio he said no dont use full weight,mayeb 10-%20.so im barely putting weight on.stabbing pain in sole of foot and hurts so bad...Has anybody had experience of any of these injurys or so long non weight bearing and how did you progress.i have plate and screw inserted. also distal tibia fracture...thaanks
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MsCamboot petermul28
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I shattered my ankle. I have 2 plates and screws in both tibia and fibula and 2 screws inner ankle bone. I was not walking unaided until 5 months post surgery. I was in a camboot/ airboat for months. I was in agony when first weight bearing and using crutches. I had a very hard time both physically and mentally. I have poor quality bones and my injuries where very severe. My inner ankle bone is more or less round as fragments broke off and it still hasn't healed. I'm gathering but could be wrong that you're young/ youngish so you may get there quicker than me. Don't let the doctors push you before you are ready. You will know your capability and your body will say yes or no. Listen to it. I really feel for you as I can tell you have suffered extremely. Be careful and I do hope you quickly improve. 🙂
Gill1111 petermul28
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Remember first time I put foot to floor brought it  straight back up as pins and needles felt like electric shock. Just build up gradually as advice given by msCamboot.Â
jannie26408 petermul28
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ps. not all PT know what is right for us as they follow a plan for most with normal breaks.....sometimes there are injuries that do not follow the norm. Keep trying, your doing great!Â
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olga95590 petermul28
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I am still on my first week post-op, 5th day...broke left ankle, have a plate and screws, Making a slow progress, took the advice to rest and elevate as much as possible, ice packs...started toe wiggling exercises. Only dreaming of weight bearing and walking of course...weeks away. Glad you mentioned the phycological aspect of nwt, that's the toughest for me. Keeping you mind positive is a key thing I believe, even for a physical healing if it makes sense
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jannie26408 petermul28
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i only could just fully weight bear about 3 weeks ago. My affected foot/ leg is so hyperextended if I try to take a step unaided my foot can't hold me. I hate the walker but it's getting me going, I'm going to try forearm crutches as I can't do under arm crutches. Whatever works, I dream about walking all the time. I know I'm going get there just don't know how or when , but im ready!! Keep n 👣
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Gill1111 petermul28
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Today returned to work for first time in five months. I have stood for over five hours, ankle swollen so now elevating, but what a feeling, yea I did it.
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