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How long for movement to return following Fibula fracture

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sally07822
sally07822

I had fracture of fibula and displaced my ankle at the same time.  I had surgery to put in a plate and screw.  I had 6 weeks non weight bearing in a cast before moving into a boot.

​My surgeon has said I can remove the boot for bathing and also to exercise it.  I am still non weight bearing and he said all I can do is point my foot down and up and move the foot side to side.  My question is how much movement should I expect and how long does it take to see any results.  At the moment I have very limited movement and not sure if I am hoping for to much.

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  • cheeseheadinga
    cheeseheadinga sally07822

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    Hi! I'm still in the NWB stage of my trimal and orif...so don't have an answer for you, but I'm surprised that you aren't getting physical therapy for your injury? When I transition to the boot, I will start PT per my surgeon. I've heard from others that the PT makes a huge different in progress. Best of luck to you!

    • sally07822
      sally07822 cheeseheadinga

      Posted

      Not given any physical therapy as yet.  I guess that will happen when I can weight bear.  Only given exercises by surgeon.  Just looking forward to getting back to some sort of normality.
  • teresa93024
    teresa93024 sally07822

    Posted

    Sounds like your coming along pretty good. Keep doing those excercises. Each week you may see yourself doing more. 
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