5mm gap from ankle to foot
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So 7 and a half weeks a go I was playing football and ended up breaking my fibula and breaking my ankle with a dislocation too, I waited 4 days for an operation where they then put 4 pins in my ankle.
I have had nothing but hassle with it since, back and forth to the hospital, I was then told 2 weeks ago I have a 5mm gap from the bottom of my fibula to the top of my foot. I have been referred to some specialists at the QE, and waiting for them to decide what they are going to do. Does anyone know if this will need re operating or not? Any advice will be great.
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Paulusdw philliptimmins
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I don't want to give you bad news, but it is normal to experience hassle after this type of operation, the main issue being swelling.
I had 3 pins at end of Sept, and my foot is swollen 24 hours a day, but I feel that I am making progress.
I am 55 years of age, so recovery is slower than with a younger person.
Im not a doctor, as none of us on this forum, but share our experiences, tips and support knowing we have or had similar injuries.
I suspect that you may possibly need another operation, they may re X-ray each month to examine your progress as they did with me.
please try and stay positive, everything will work out ok, time and patience are a key factor in the recovery stages.
Good luck
philliptimmins Paulusdw
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Thanks for the advice and good luck to you too.
Paulusdw philliptimmins
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I think that you should recover quickly due to your age and your physical activities.
Thanks for your kind comments, and wishing you a speedy recovery
lolly_90458 philliptimmins
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philliptimmins lolly_90458
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Swelling is annoying and didn't think it would still be happening almost 2 months on.
I think when they done my operation instead of setting it with pins they should've used plates aswell, I've read a lot of similar story's of people who have had breaks similar to mine and yours and they've all had plates in. I have been told by the consultants they may have to re operate and they may even have to use a frame (really not too sure what is meant by that, hope it's not the external frames I am thinking off) or plates, there is an option of leaving it!
Thanks for the advice
low-key lolly_90458
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I'm told I will have a permanent limp, definitely arthritis.
Here's what I know. I'm lucky to be alive and I've got the time, I'm not going anywhere. So, I will put my mind to it and push through the pain, and get as close to normal as possible. I'll never be able to run, or walk on uneven surfaces, but whatever ends up being normal for me, I'll know I didn't let it get me down. And I'm suing the lot of them!
Paulusdw low-key
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I am 55 years of age and was told by my gp that recovery from a broken ankle and surgery is 3 months, I however am at 5 months and still unable to walk without a limp, cannot squat, and swelling with me 24 hours a day. My physio told me that swelling on my ankle can take up to 12 months. I am fortunate that I don't have pain nor take medication, and I am back working.
I think with your attitude that you will progress with your recovery and get back to as near normal as possible. I wish you well and good luck to suing the guilty parties that have left you in this difficult situation
low-key
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anonymous19646 philliptimmins
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