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Fall on NWB cast

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laura31945
laura31945

Hi all, I had surgery 4 days ago to pin a multifragmental proximal fibula fracture. I came home yesterday with a non weight bearing cast on but this morning I lost my footing on the Zimmer frame and had no choice but to put weight on the injured ankle. The pain has now increased even when elovated. Has anybody had a similar experience? Maybe just a bit swollen and expect the pain to ease off shortly or would you recommend calling the hospital. Any help would be much appreciated, I'm slightly panicking that I have done damage within one day of coming home sad 

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  • machelle1961
    machelle1961 laura31945

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    I don't understand why everyone that is non weight bearing is not sent home with a wheelchair. Crutches take a lot of practice. Laura have you considered renting one? I'm not sure what a Zimmer frame is maybe what we call a walker in the US. 

    Try to keep your spirits up and accept help.

    • laura31945
      laura31945 machelle1961

      Posted

      Hi Machelle, I know it doesn't make sense does it! I'm going to ask my doctor for a chair this week and if not I'm going have to look into renting one 😊

    • jenni_24876
      jenni_24876 machelle1961

      Posted

      Zimmer frame is a aluminium frame that you lift forward jump on good leg while holding injured leg up behind you. Bloody hilarious, I think the person recommending this apparatus should have their leg broken to demonstrate it properly. Some surgeons need a bloody good break as well. I bought a wheelchair online the day after the break and it arrived day 3. I was amazed at how quick it was.it would have cost more to hire,,I would have broken my other foot or neck without it. And the hell of getting to hospital and dr. I was able to use cruches at 5 weeks when weight bearing.i walked unaided at 8 weeks I looked like a zombie but god it felt good. Happy healing   
    • machelle1961
      machelle1961 jenni_24876

      Posted

      How do they expect someone to jump forward without losing balance? Honestly I believe doctors have never used these devices. I'm so glad to hear you walked unaided at 8 weeks!! Did you graduate from a cast to a boot? How far out from surgery are you now? 

      I hope to get my boot a week from tomorrow, then gradually begin too bear weight and start physical therapy! Yay! 

      This is the best forum I have found to get advice!

      Thanks Jenni

    • jenni_24876
      jenni_24876 machelle1961

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      I had boot for 1 1/2 weeks of the worst pain I've ever had. Nerve pain was cruel. I'm tough but I cried day and night an then thought this is bs and saw dr she was concerned when I said. NOT wearing that it's nasty so she sent me for ex ray and sent me back to surgeon who said. Don't wear it it's to support not cause pain. You have ordered your Even Up Shoe haven't you. 

    • machelle1961
      machelle1961 jenni_24876

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      Wow so sorry you had that kind of pain. Besides this unbearable cast my pain hasn't been that bad. We will see when I get in a boot next Monday. Count down!! 

      I did order the Evenup shoe, thank God you told me about it since my doctors failed to mention it!

      Take care Jenni, you have become my broken ankle guru!! biggrin

      Cant wait until I'm as far out as you are.

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