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I broke my ankle. I have tri- fracture. It's been 10 weeks for me. Now I'm partial weight bearing. And i had pt one time. But I seems to be more in pain. And more swelling. I'm wondering if my foot is infected? Could someone tell is that possible after 10 wks.?

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  • JannyB2018
    JannyB2018 e51145

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    With my broken ankle, I had broken fibula and tibia and surgery with plate and screws on each side. I have been in boot for only 2 weeks with weight bearing and they told me that when I started walking in the boot I would have more pain, redness, and swelling again...and I’ve definitely had all three in spades! I doubt you are infected if you have been following instructions but I know I was thinking the same thing to begin with also. I start PT in a couple weeks. My doc didn’t want me to start for a couple more weeks because he knew I would be having this extra pain and swelling to start out. It is beginning to get better but my patience is very thin, so I understand where you are coming from! Good luck!
  • kelly36080
    kelly36080 e51145

    Posted

    Hi

    I'm full weight baring now and I have had swelling some days worse than other's I sometimes also wonder if this normal but apparently it is my last appointment is the 20th March because I missed today's the 6th March. I have a list of questions ready about swelling.

    Hope your doing okay after surgery otherwise.

    I know how hard it is I really struggled x

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