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Ankle surgery

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nishanth92839
nishanth92839

i had ankel surgery ORIF done with screws and plates , my doctor has advised no weight bearing, its been 11 weeks now, no pain but there is stiffness in leg, i am worried if its going to take more time to walk, LT ANKLE JOINT AP, LATERAL was the fracture, according to my report it says

DISTAL TIBIA AND DISTAL FIBULA: Healing fractures with implants in place and satisfactory alignment.

MALLEOLI: Normal

TIBIO-TALAR JOINT: Normal

TALUS: Normal

TALO-NAVICULAR JOINT: Normal

SUB-TALAR JOINT: Normal

CALCANEUM: Normal

PERIARTICULAR SOFT TISSUES: Normal.

BONE DENSITY: There is diffuse osteopenia.

i am worried when will i start walking i still use crutches to walk ..

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  • Llamalah
    Llamalah nishanth92839

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    When you start weight bearing, you will still need to use crutches for a few weeks while you re-gain the muscles in your leg.

    I was non weight bearing for 6 weeks, and it took another two to get to walking without any aids. My physio considered this very quick. I was in a boot from week 2 so I was able to keep the joint moving and stop it from completely fusing up. I am now at 17 weeks post op and mostly limp free. It's pretty noticable still going down stairs. I don't have full flexion yet but 75% of the way there. Calf is still not back to pre-injury size or strength.

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