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Cast Removed Need Sleep Advice

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sally07822
sally07822

I broke my fibula on 13th December and displaced my ankle.  I had surgery a couple of days later having a plate and screw inserted.  Having survived 6 weeks of non weight bearing in a cast I finally had it removed on Thursday and into a walking boot.  My surgeon said I can remove the boot to exercise my ankle, wash and for bed but still non weight bearing for another 6 weeks until the screw is removed.

?My biggest problem is trying to get comfy at night as ankle does aches and whatever position I put it in it hurts my knee and hips so hardly getting any sleep.  Also worried about doing anything that might cause the screw to break.

?Feeling very depressed about it all at the moment so if anyone has any advice on sleeping or recover I would be grateful as it feels at the moment like I will never walk again.

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  • henpen1980
    henpen1980 sally07822

    Posted

    Ask your doctor. I had to wear my boot at night for extra support.  What does your PT say?
  • Selerim86
    Selerim86 sally07822

    Posted

    Sorry to hear about your injury. I too had my ankle fracture but my doctor said no surgery needed just a cast for 7 weeks and walking booth for 4 weeks. 7 months later my ankle has fully healed. However back when they removed my cast, I did had a hard time sleeping. I remember I would put pillows to elevate my ankle at nights to let me sleep. Also I would take pain medicine to let me sleep faster. I know is different in your situation but maybe if you can elevate your ankle and take pain medicine might help. A friend who also had his ankle broken, mention he would put on his walking boot at nights to sleep better maybe that can help you. Hope you recover soon   
  • CarolynCL
    CarolynCL sally07822

    Posted

    At first, I look the tongue out of my aircast and didn't pump it up as much while sleeping with it on. That helped to provide protection and sufficient extra support. Later on I was comfortable sleeping without it (I am a very still sleeper, so I wasn't much worried about knocking it.

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