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Trimalleolar fracture

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MurphyNZ
MurphyNZ

Hi everyone. I haven't posted for a while but have been reading to see how everyone is getting on. I have a question I'm hoping people can advise with.

I have a trimalleolar break which I did on 09/15/16. It required surgery on 09/20/16 and I was in a cast until 11/02/16. Once out of the cast I was told to go to physio and was put in a moonboot. I was told to start partial weight bearing when I was comfortable which I did. It has all gone really well since then.

So a couple of questions. Firstly the aching. I know this is normal but sometimes it seems so random. And can be pretty uncomfortable. I just can't seem to pick it. I'm still taking Paracetamol and Diclofenac each day which usually works but some days - like today - I wake up really achy. I'm just really keen to know if this is similar to what others have experienced. I certainly don't feel sore but the aching is annoying.

Secondly I find myself still quite prone to tears. Not sure why. I've read about depression after surgery but not sure it's that. I don't know if it's all wrapped up with the time of year or what. It's not my first surgery or break but I think it's the fact that after doing it, two weeks later I also bruised my ribs. I needed looking after for both so am wondering if it's all tied up with that.

If anyone can share their experiences I'd be really grateful.

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    lisajayne81 MurphyNZ

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    So I had my cast off on Tuesday after 7 weeks and surgery for trimalleolar break.

    I have two plates two large screws and a rod with small screws holding my tibia break in place.

    I've been given an air boot to wear when crutch walking outside but am not using it inside.I'm 25% weight bearing for the next two weeks progressing to 50% in January until I have the main screw that goes across my ankle removed and at that point I'll be fully weight bearing.

    Everything about my injury has been difficult but I improve everyday - it's only a few weeks ago that mottoes turned a funny colour when I put my foot near the floor.

    I just think the body and the NHS in the uk is a wonderful thing. So hope people reading this post remember that they will heal x

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