Ankle Injuries

[livingwith]

I fell on the ice back in early January 2009 and fractured my left ankle (malleus break - injury to tibula and fibula). I had surgery the same evening it happened. I have been in a walking cast and on crutches now for over 8 weeks. I am discourgaged and disheartned that I can not place full weight on the injured foot to walk. I fear I am healing too slowly and that the injury will be closer to taking 4 months or longer before I can really do anything without the cast and crutches. Everyone ...Read the full article

[mzipf]

Keep the faith--I broke my ankle February 8th. It was a severe break to both sides of my ankle and I have plates and 13 screws. Just to let you know--my time frame is that I am now walking with a cane. Make sure you have a competent physical therapist. When I went for my six week check-up my doctor had a canary and told me I was very behind and I switched therapists. The exercises are very important and you should try to do them frequently. Although I didn't tear a ligament, I am really suffering and have to take something everyday--pain killers/ aspirin/tylenol/alleve --whatever. Also, if you don't already have them--buy the special icepacks and after exercise--ice.
Hope you feel better--you are not alone--in fact--when I was in the hospital they told me that three other ladies in their 50's had the exact same injury --by the way I also fell on ice like you.

Good Luck!

[BB10]

Thank you for sharing your accident.
I broke my ankle in 3 places in early September.
I also have screws and a metal plate.
Currently I’m utilizing crutches.
With hopes my next Doctors visit will take me to the next stage.
I hope you feel better soon
Thank you for sharing