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Week 3 Post ORIF ankle surgery

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dei21
dei21

Hi, I had an accident (slipped and fell from stairs), broken my right ankle (fibula and medial malleolus). I underwent ORIF surgery, had 13 screws and 2 plates overall and is now on my week 3 on walking boot but NWB. I was told to do some exercises like moving my toes and slight movement of ankle. But I find it very hard to move and sometimes can't control that it would suddenly move towards me and would be quite painful. I also find it hard to move my big toe. Is this normal? Any advise? Thank you.

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  • mj83
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    don't worry its normal.. everybody is different just know your body is working to be healed.. just relax and soon you will be back to normal

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