Ankle Fracture Rehabilitation
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Fractured my ankle in 2 places and dislocated. Was in a cast for 6 weeks non weight bearing. Now discharged from hospital with moon boot. I am now 7 weeks post fracture and am at the lowest point. I feel like I will never walk again. I really dont know what to do as was not referred for physio. Do I continue just using the boot and hope that one day soon I can walk. We have already cancelled a holiday and have a holiday booked in 6 weeks time. I am worried that I will have to cancel this too. Is there anyone out there who are in similar circumstances who can offer me hope and advice. I really am desperate.
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nick44090 iris2468
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MsCamboot iris2468
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Go and see your GP for a referral for physio. You will walk again given time and there is no magic wand. I was in the camboot for months and had a difficult time walking and weight bearing. I was walking unaided at post op 5 MONTHS. I am now 7 months post op and still in pain. I'm having physiotherapy and hydrotherapy but still can't walk properly but I've been through hell and I have come a long way. I am still recovering but don't have the level of movement in my ankle I once had. I have 4 plates on fibula and tibia with screws and 2 screws in the inner ankle bone, these two, i can feel them digging in most of the time and it's not at all pleasant. You will feel anxious and that's normal and you will have good and bad days with feelings of helplessness. It's a time thing with a broken ankle, some heal quicker than others and there are also degree of breaks, age, bone strength, etc, these are all factors we have to consider with the healing process. Just know you are not alone and the people who will understand are the people who have been through this. I forgot how to walk and still have great fears of falling. Keep positive and just know that, this too shall pass. 🙂
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beryl49544 iris2468
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Like most others have said it is physiotherapy that will get your ankle moving again. I do sympathise with you because when my plaster was removed 6 weeks ago my ankle couldn't move. I have a plate and screws and ankle was dislocated. 3 days later I was at physio and did gentle exercises which over the weeks have been increased in difficulty and balance. Also the foot is manipulated which after awhile does hurt and then the physiotherapist stops. I used crutches at first and did walking between 2 parallel bars which gave confidence. I didn't have a boot.
I do the exercises at least 5 times a day at home and by evening the ankle is swollen and aches but is a lot better after a nights sleep. I can now walk unaided but still quite slowly.
I do hope you can get your ankle working and follow the exercises shown on some web sites. A lot are what I have been given at physio. There is a saying "no pain, no gain" and it is true for ankle injury. Don't be depressed because with continual exercise you will soon walk. Best wishes.
Paulusdw iris2468
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I have had to postpone my travel from Uk to Clevelend this May to visit family, as I know I just am not ready for a 10 hour plus flight and delays.
Hope you are able to go on your second holiday, as this maybe the tonic that you need to make you feel better within yourself. Take care
iris2468 Paulusdw
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I am so sorry to hear that you have had to cancel your trip in May and hope that you get a full recovery sooner rather than later and can get away to see your family in the not too distant future.
Best wishes
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