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I have a trip planned 9 weeks after my ORIF surgery. I understand I probably wont be able to do much (if at all) at that point, but I hate being this sedentary and was wondering when people start exercising again (biking, hiking, running)? How did it feel at first?
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Pinetta45 NC_Travelgirl
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It all depends on several things:
If your injury is not complex, then you may be cleared for non-impact exercises (stationary bike, swimming). Otherwise, you will need a solid 12 weeks after surgery to gradually return to normal life again.
Five months ago, I had a trimalleolar fracture and underwent ORIF surgery with a plate and 9 screws. It took me 12 weeks to start walking (with a significant limp), 16 weeks to walk with a minimal limp and 5 months to start a 2 min running sequence within my PT sessions.
Your doctor should be able to answer your question more accurately.