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Ankle ORIF. Any tips? No pain but NWB for 6 weeks

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anna29420
anna29420

so i had a delayed ankle orif after i broke it in 3 places in May. i was able to walk after and rehabbed myself then found out 2 weeks ago it was broken and I needed surgery which i had 2 days ago. told 6 weeks NWB. im day 2 post op and have no pain and not needing pain relief. any tips to get me through 6 weeks? i have a 4 month old so trying to do things inside with her but im already bored!!

Anyone been allowed to weight bear earlier? is it just based on healing?

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  • georgia05996
    georgia05996 anna29420

    Posted

    Hey,

    I was 10 weeks NWB, started WB yesterday! However, I know people that have started WB from the 4 week mark. It's all just down to how quickly your bones heal. (:

    • anna29420
      anna29420 georgia05996

      Posted

      thanks! think i just need to learn to be patient haha. how is it going now youre weight bearing?

    • georgia05996
      georgia05996 anna29420

      Posted

      I'm wishing you a speedy recovery. 😃

      Strange! I'm not sure if you're just meant to know how to do it and it's common sense or if everyone else is in the same boat hahaha, I keep thinking I'm doing too little and then too much!

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