Still in pain 6 months after fractured fibula

I'm a size Womens US 9.5 and bought the L/XL for my foot to accommodate the swelling, and the S/M for when the swelling goes down. The foot has so many angles and pockets that it's hard to maintain good compression on it and this does a great job of doing that. It fits well under a splint or a compression stocking and made me feel very secure.

I also massage my foot and ankle with a silicon mitt that has 9 ball bearings attached to it. Each ball bearing is about the size of a marble and they feel great and help to break up the scar tissue.

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Hi I'm the same age as you and have severe pain in my leg and it's getting worse. I had my leg operation quite a while ago and I can't even walk. My ankle is swollen all the time. I'm taking pain killer's but the don't stop the pain. I now get severe headaches and my Doctor dissent seem to care. What type of paint killer's are you on? And do.they help you x

I'm in the same situation as you. I asked the Doctor why I'm still in pain but they don't give me any explanation. All the do is increase my pain meds. One day I'm fine but the next I'm in severe pain

I suffered a spiral fracture of my tibia and fibula over 4 months ago.  I had open reduction and fixation of the leg and now have a 8 inch plate and at least a dozen screws in my leg.  The foot and ankle pain and swelling after my surgery was unbearable.  I was totally non weight bearing for 8 weeks before using a walker for partial weight bearing.  At this point my doctor and therapist wants me to start using a cane, which I try to do around the house, but the pain in my ankle and foot is still a real problem.  It swells every day, and I have yet to be able to put on any other than a sneaker laced loosely.  I've had a cortisone injection in the ankle and continue going to physical therapy twice a week.  I now also am taking an anti inflammatory prescription med.  It only helps a little.

My injury was from a fall at work, so I'm under workers comp right now, but get the feeling that I'm being rushed to be healed.  I'm afraid that returning to my job really won't be possible since it's pretty physical and I have to stand the whole time I'm at work except for breaks. I'm going to be 65, but need to keep working as long as I can.

I'm losing my patience with the whole situation.

I still walk with a limp and when I am travelling I still need the cane, because without it, I walk very slow.  Manicat, how are you doing now?  I know some people say it might take up to a year for total healing.  I am 55 and I guess my bones take a while to heal.  My doctor told me to only come back to see him if I have concerns. If I stand, its not too bad, but when I sit for a while and have the foot elevated, once I start to walk, then I start to limp.  This also happens first thing in the morning when I wake up.  Any suggestions and how to get the foot alive and ready to move once you are awake?

I broke my talus bone about 6 months ago and it still is swollen everyday and pretty stiff.. I'm on my feet all day at work and when I get home I am in a lot of pain and limping it's so frustrating and I'm wondering if my ankle still could be injured which I why I came here to hear everyone's stories which gives me hope that with exercise maybe my ankle can feel "normal" again because now it's just pretty depressing! I hope that you feel better! 

Hi Manicat, as this was posted 2 years ago was wondering how your doing as I can commiserate with you?I broke my fibula almost 6 months ago which I was informed didn't require surgery as it was a simple straightforward fracture although there was tearing of ankle ligaments.I had a cast on for 7 weeks then a boot for the following 6 weeks. Still walking with a crutch and lots of ankle swelling with pain despite doing all advice that was given. I'm having regular 6 weekly appointments which demonstrates that there is very little healing of the fracture. Cannot call it a non-union until the 6 months has passed!!! It's been a real roller coaster of emotions as I have been unable to work or drive. I'm normally a really active fit person and I've been going crazy at lack of mobility. The thought of having surgery at this late stage if there is no improvement is really depressing as it's going to be back at stage 1 again. Hence my posting to inquire on your progress so far and hoping you are back to "normal"

I am 7 weeks post distal fibula orif. I went back to work 3 days post surgery to a sitting/standing (on crutches of course) job. I had severe edema to the foot. Could not wear the splint after surgery because it felt like it was cutting into the incision. Only using ace wrap to support ankle. I was into a boot with TWB only and at 4 weeks post op I was started on physical therapy with orders for 75% weight bearing by 6 weeks post op and 100% at 8 weeks. Pretty much FWB at 4 weeks though with boot and at 6 weeks no more boot. I am just curious. Leg hurts att the time. I can function at work through pain with only ibuprofen. But when I stop moving or try to lay down the leg comes to life. Every sensation you can imagine from shooting pains, knife cutting pain, bugs crawling on or under skin, chills crawling up my leg, to the feeling a tens unit is on my leg. It's horrible. 300mg of gabapentin, my evening 800mg of ibuprofen and a t3 tab takes forever to kick in. And the incision has not completely healed. Plus in first 4 weeks I did a total of 24 days of 2 different antibiotics. Anyone else having similar issues?

I know this is an old post but looking for some advice. I broke my ankle on the 23rd June 2018. I had surgery on the 8th of july 2018, had plates, screws and kay wires fitted. I was in a cast then for 6 weeks and had the cast removed on the 17th of august 2018. The consultant advised me to be fwb from that day, however gave me a boot to use for the first week. I have had 2 physio sessions (which are pointless) yet I still do not seem to be improving. I cannot fully weight bear, my ankle still swells.. which I know is normal, but I am in AGONY. It aches and keeps bruising up still.

Please does anyone have any advice!!!