Ankle fracture advice please....

Consider using an iWalk 2.0 while non weight bearing. I purchased one online and it's been a lifesaver. Allows you to walk upright, hands free.

I hate crouches. I rented a knee scooter ( I should have bought one since I used it for 8 weeks) and used a walker when I could begin weight bearing. 

I purchased a knee scooter from amazon. I think I paid $172. They are a bit cheaper at sears but the shipping was quicker with Amazon. Good luck. Hope you feel better soon!

I had the same problem when I tried using crutches at first. Got a walker and a wheelchair until I could weight bear, then used the walker around the house, crutches when we went out. Stretches and massages helped with my back pain too

So sorry.  Sounds so uncomfortable.  I hopped about on a Zimmer frame because i didnt have room in my home for a scooter.   Are you on any meds for the inflammation?

Hi if your lower back is painful after 11 day's I would rather ask the Dr. for an alternative to the crutches, maybe a knee scooter or something else. I don't known how long you are going to be nwb, but even when you start weight bearing again you will still need crutches. Also try a wheelchair if you have the space to move around in it. I broke my ankle in February and had to have surgery and I am still trying to get off the crutches. Most of the time I only use one crutch now but am trying to walk with no crutches but can only do it for short periods because it is still a bit uncomfortable, but I try going longer without them every day. Good luck with your recovery and God bless.

Hi, sorry to hear about your injury....I am one month post-op after ancle fracture, had a plate and two screws put on. Not using crutches much, when at home using portable wheelchair, rented from Pharmasave, very affordable ( I am in Canada), also rented an electrical scooter to go out for a ride with my dog or groceries...as being mentioned before, knee scooter is a good idea...Hope your back will be better, you should  ask your doctor's advice on this.

I got a massage once a week.  Alternated using wheelchair, crutches.  I had a hard time using the knee scooter.  I found it to be tippy and was afraid to use it outside where there are cracks and uneven ground, however others seems to love it.  I took mine back after a few weeks.  I also had a walker and used it more when I got out of the cast.