HELP : 4 MONTHS POST ANKLE SURGERY
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I am four months post-ankle surgery and have plates and screws for a break at the bottom of right leg tibia and fibula. I am nearly weight bearing but am forced to take a crutch with me as my foot so easily gives way. At different times, the base of each bone can feel like I am walking on bare stumps as if there is no protective sheath around the bone. It is crippling. I go to my consultant, he takes xrays and says everything is progressing perfectly. I havent walked bear foot yet and walk with a slight limp. Doing all the usual physion exercises but continue to feel something is intrinsically wrong. Has anyone else experienced anything like this post-surgery.
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Tituscanby1 Patientholland
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A friend of mine felt like you for 2 years. After 10 years it finally stopped hurting.
I can't walk with 1 crutch. It throws me at an odd angle.
Good luck.
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patti123 Tituscanby1
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jannie26408 Patientholland
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Dislocation two breaks ORIF surgery with RSD. Take care of yourself 👣
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shana_61181 Patientholland
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Tituscanby1 shana_61181
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Carry things around and do a few chores. I get around easier - mentally that is a bonus. I walk like my elderly mum! But that's going to change. Then more surgery next year to get the plates out. My husband is recovering from a bad scapphoid break as well.
Life is sent to test us.
Onwards and upwards.
shana_61181 Tituscanby1
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Tituscanby1 shana_61181
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2 weeks later got fibreglass after backslab and saw a specialist for first time. Manipulated my foot back in line.
3 months later a total non union. New specialist said it should have been operated on immediately after it broke. Had bone graft 3 months ago. Graft taking, bone either side soft. Some days and part of every day, I don't handle it. Was very active before. With 2 of us not even 1 complete person. I feel for you.