Broken leg and broken ankle
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I have a broken tibia with plates and screws and on the same leg I have a broken ankle with plates and a tight rope holding it in place I'm worried I'll never be able to walk again or if I do I won't be able to wear heels or wedges is anyone who is in my situation have any answers I know people are different and recover in different ways but the tibia bone I broke I was told that it doesnt heal completely by surgeons and it's got me worried
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MSK2017 anita93474
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Hi ANITA,
I had a break very much like you described when i took a bad fall 20 months ago. I doubt I will ever wear heels again but I can wear a wedge type shoe and 1.5 inch heel boots. Blondo boots were the best boots to support my ankle and that small heel helped me walk a little better as well.
These breaks are just awful and it takes a lot of time, physical therapy and determination to return to normal. I still struggle with uneven ground and since I'm 56 with other health issues I don't know if i will be able to walk like I used to but I can walk and do pretty much what I want.
Wishing you a great recovery!
Karen
erickablair anita93474
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hi anita! i know my injury is a little different but i broke my fibula right near my ankle the last week of October and have been wearing heels for about a month now! I have a plate and seven screws that goes from about 1/4 above my ankle to right below the ankle bone. I have heard the tibia can be a little more difficult to manage but just thought I'd share my experience! Good luck!!