Broken fibula and tibia
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Broke fibula and tibia Feb 17, 2016. Had surgery March 1, and had 2 screws put a n fibula and a plate on tibia. After 8 weeks in cast and NWB I am now in a boot. I am doing exercises for therapy but after walking on it for about an hour leg hurts and ankle and foot swell. Also get sharp twinges now and then in ankle area. Has anyone else had these problems and how long before you can put full weight on it and be able to work. I'm a waitress and have to be on my feet for 4 hours or longer without sitting.
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Great you're keeping busy. I can make squares in crotchet Only. Knitting my forte but no patience right now. Husband has broken hand. Yoyo land here lol!
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I sleep each night with my foot substantially elevated and when it does well I surround it with ice gel packs
I find that I am able to wake up my stiff foot each morning by soaking it in the 'sink' in an Epsom salt bath of very warm water for 10 minutes followed by very cold water for 10 minutes, then massaging my calf with bio oil. Then I scar massage the area which I think is important to free up the fibres long term. I do often find that when I do the daily prescribed exercises that my foot may hurt more and, ultimately, what restores normality is one anti-inflammatory in the morning.
My ankle has been very weak and I really do find the provision of KT tape on and under the foot really supports it. It is quite specialised in its application that you could go online and watch a physiotherapist on the KT tape YouTube show you how to expertly apply the tape which you can keep on for three days. I do think the static cycle for 10 to 15 minutes initially is a good exercise. I wish you well with your recovery
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Mine last over two months
Here is the blurb from AMAZON. I couldn't copy the white rectangle packet with the photo of the gel in the centre
Cica-Care Silicone Gel Sheet 12cm x 6cm is an advanced product for treating scars by flattening, fading, and softening them. Developed from a silicone, adhesive gel sheet, it is medically proven to be effective in up to 90% of cases.
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