Ankle progress
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Hello
I had an operation on 04.03.17 following a collapse as I suffered a broken Fibula & ankle joint.
The operation notes say - ORIF right medial malleolus & syndesmosis.
I have 3 pins in place - due to be removed sometime after the 30.05.17.
2 days ago I had the cast removed & I am now in a walker boot & I am allowed to weight bare, so long as the boot is on - until the pins are removed.
I am not quite sure what I was expecting & maybe because I just really need to be better I am expecting too much too soon as I can't seem to apply very much weight at all without a great deal of pain and what seems to be fresh bruising appearing & I have reached a whole new level of frustration and feeling somewhat down!!
I was just hoping that if any of you have been through or are currently going through it that you might share some of your experiences so I can gain a little perspective
thank you in advance
Sharon
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Astar sharon_91713
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I'm 7 months in following a bimalleolar fracture and have a plate and pins in place. Please don't be disheartened but it's very early days for you.
My walking has only just returned to normal without a limp, I have tendon trouble and I've struggled with the ball of my foot which became inflamed due to my wonky walking. Despite all of this I have improved a lot, the key to keeping your spirits up is to not expect too much too soon and look back a few weeks to track your improvement rather than a few days.
You will get there with every stage of your recovery, just keep going!!!
sharon_91713 Astar
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Thank you for your reply.
I just wasn't sure what to expect so thought I would ask so I could get a better idea of where I should be & things to expect
Sharon
valerie65786 sharon_91713
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sharon_91713 valerie65786
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Hi
thankyou for your post it has helped a lot, I just needed to be able to get some kind of idea where I should be rather than where I wanted to be - if that makes sense
i am 39 & a self employed single Mum with 2 boys at home (12 & 5) while work is one issue I can't really do very much about I think my frustration is caused because of them & not that they cause it but because I really don't like having to ask them for help (or anyone else for that matter!) even though they have both been super stars! It's just while I'm stuck home then so are they. My youngest boys school has been amazing & pick him up & bring him home for me. I really can't thank them enough. I just feel like a bit of a burden at the moment. The Dr said they won't do PT until my pins are removed which won't be for 6 weeks after the pot came off - I know it's not forever but it just seems so far away!
I keep sitting up right and gently leaning onto my legs to slowly add weight & try to get it used to a little pressure at a time & even though while with my Crutches I can't put much weight onto it I still make the leg move in the walking movements to try get my muscles and things moving again.
valerie65786 sharon_91713
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Wendie72 sharon_91713
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helen00131 Wendie72
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Hi Wendy,
I had similar injury and orif. It took 11.5 weeks for me to get back to work on a reduced work load and modified duty which allowed me to put my foot up and ice it most of the time. I went to work by taxi for 6 weeks, as I don't drive.
Now I am at the end of the 5th month. I am able use public transport and walk more than a mile each time unaided. I am still suffering a lot of pain though.
I am getting all the hardware removed in two months of time.
By the way, I am 54 years old. I was very fit and active before the injury. I did hiking, rock climbing and distant running upto 10 kms. It is very frustrating for not being able to enjoy those activities. But doctor said I will be able to run again after 12 months.
Best wishes for your recovery.
?Helen