You will too. Pt people at rehab were wonderful..dont think I could have done it without them. Your post, and your readers comments remind me that the healing process is variable, and that there is an emotional component to overcoming the sense of fragility, as well. When you have a car crash that scares you and you lose confidence. I somehow came back to your story today and re read it and read your reply to my post. Nic, Take a pool noodle and slice off a cuff to wrap around the handles of your walker. May you all do the same. Thats unfortunate. WebMD does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Its amazing the amount of muscle atrophy that can happen in that period of time. Had surgery, 3 plates and 14 screws. It really will get better. Im glad my blog is helping you. I want to mention something here that might be helpful to others. My physio discharged me after four sessions with advice but said keep going as you are. Brooks running shoes were recommended to me. I only listen to MY body these days. In fact, I am doing well with PWB; I have started walking about 15 minutes around my development not very far and could do it in about two minutes sans crutches. I suffered my Trimall on Oct 4, 2016 and had surgery on Oct 15, 2016. each time it takes three hours to disperse. My thoughts and prayers are with you all; keep to happy thoughts (anyone in a cast and crutches dont get too depressed some depression is inevitable but this time will end). I give the kindergarten autistic kids a ride on my scooter just to get to therapy faster. Its in Gods hands now. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. As my recovery progressed, different areas of my foot would take turns bothering me. All my physio has been online which is really frustrating. Its like baby steps (What About Bob, anyone?). I broke my tibia when I was in my 20s and had a plaster cast on for 10 wks. To look at me now, nobody can tell anything happened. Good luck and hang in there with Lynda! But if your job is physically demanding, you'll have to wait longer. :*(. Crutches are so dangerous. Wish it was a joke, but I fractured my right ankle in three places. Good luck with your physical therapy, Rachel! It was gradual. Im also doing PT. But, Im still in a cast and cant even see if its swelling I broke my ankle July 14 2016. Do you walk with a limp after ankle fusion? My accident was May 17, 2019. One of my nieces fell and injured her ankle that she will have surgery, and we want to help her recover after. I have to practice everyday! Hi Val, I think youre doing everything right. My anxiety level has been through the roof from the very beginning of this, since the day I fell out my front door and felt my Ankle break, will I ever be the same.? Im lucky as I dont have the swelling (it only became inflamed the first week or two) but now my hip, muscles, and joints are killing me on the fracture side because of the limp and lack of use. I will go back to the Dr in 4 wks for an x-ray and then recasted for another four wks and depending on the healing on to P/T. The area on the top of my foot between the two surgeries is very tight and that impedes walking smoothly. I have been in PT For about 2 1/2 weeks and it is super hard to get my range of motion back. I initially broke my ankle in a fall 15 June 2018. In the am, there is pain and then after stretching and walking a bit, I can awkwardly walk with out crutches, but after a bit of time, I definitely need the crutch. that is wonderful amy!! I havent used the ice pack in a couple of months. Dr did not put an ankle brace on because of the plates in both sides. Mosquito Bite On Ankle Hurts To Walk Detailed Guide, How To Start Walking After A Broken Ankle? Im concerned that if the doctor okays me to work I still may not be able to do it, However if Im not okayed to return I may not have a job to go back to. I have no hardware in my ankle due to the hospital staff trying to save my heart from the cardiac incident, and the complicated nature of the break, and the venous insufficienty it caused. I walked 5 miles 2 days ago. Thank you. Im still nwb. It makes me feel a lot better about the future. Hi Brian, I feel for you as you are at the beginning of a long and painful recovery. Hang in there. After ankle surgery, patients will most likely experience postoperative pain for up to three days. Such an odd feeling. Avoid high-impact activities like running or contact sports, which can damage the new ankle. Its not til I get going that it feels normal again. Some days I just want to bawl. That means so much to me. It wasnt pretty when i saw the x-rays. You see, while walking on the sidewalk in my platform wedge shoes, I stepped on a pebble and lost my balance. Im a well-known author and I cant work because I only feel okay if Im elevating and icing all day. Ankle fusion is used to treat long-term ankle pain and instability that's usually caused by severe arthritis. I am off and on my moon boot now. I was happiest when my foot wasnt flopping around too much. You will be fine; just do what you are told and hopefully you will have great PT like I did. I ordered a pair from Orthofeet and they are comfortable with great gripping soles, but now are rubbing on the ankle. Do the PT, work the exercises and youll get better. I want to make progress for sure, but I am not sure the best way to do it. Youre welcome, Chris! Im trying to walk with the walker every day. The next six weeks were hard and I counted down the days until I would be allowed to walk again. Fortunately I had a good doctor, and I have only been to three therapy appointments, so Im not sure what I think about my therapist yet. Regards Denise (London UK). One thing that really bothered me about transitioning from the cast to the boot is that the orthopedic group never mentioned the importance of wearing a shoe on the good foot that is the same height as the boot. I had so much pain when I walked the first time at home. The numbness is almost gone but the lump on my arch remains. Dear Lynda. What I can tell you a year and 2 months after is that you will go through periods of frustration and depression that youre never going to get better. Possibly will be able to weight bear in 2 weeks and I am having severe anxiety about it. Im ten days WB. the same time. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". I also could not walk on crutches and had a fall on them. The doctor will probably release you with limitations. A cast makes the foot more stable but you still cant shower or exercise much with it. Thats why you need the sneakers. You can try doing more 5 minute sessions in a day and build up depending on how you feel. There was still pain but it was tolerable. I encourage everyone to get physical therapy or at the very least, read my post Rehabbing my broken ankle and do the exercises at home, faithfully several times a day. I had surgery for a bimalleolar fracture almost the exact same time last year that you did. I had to cancel an appointment and he wont me for another month even though last appointment he said i would be able to walk in a boot by this time I know what to do. In fact, I just completed a large garden project which involved a lot of digging. Impossible. It was displaced so did not need surgery. Scott I also had a trimollear fracture on Feb 8. Spend more time on the areas that are bunched up and sore. You may not be able to put a lot of weight through your leg at first, but you should aim to do it by two weeks. Im in a boot and using crutches but am in pain. Still going to therapy twice a week and and still using my walker and knee scooter. Hi Catherine, it sounds as if you are progressing nicely. I now have rumbling sensation and what feels like pins and needles all over foot. Keep rereading Lindas post. Good luck on your recovery. I highly recommend therapy, or you can read my post Rehabbing my broken ankle and try doing it on your own. They only know about surgery, not what comes after. I was 7 weeks NWB after bimalleolar fracture( plate and 8 screws on outside, 2 screws on inside) and 6 weeks in boot. Im up to 3 miles walking and some days are better than others. Now that I know, it makes it easier to endure as I know Im probably where I should be. Today I started walking but I think I over due it Im hurting and ankle swelling up a bit. I had a lot of nerve pain too, thats why it was so painful for me trying to walk. How long does it hurt to walk after ankle surgery? Thank you for memorializing your experience with your article. I absolutely noticed how the swelling changes. IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU TAKE YOUR PAIN MEDICINE BEFORE THE PAIN STARTS. Little by little things will come back. But my pain, and unused limp ankle had me in tears in his office. Im no way near 100 %, in fact today I pointed my foot too much and it felt strange. My foot was in a cast for two weeks and then I had a decision to make. IT WAS GOOD TO BE SO NUMB BUT KNOW THAT WHEN THE BLOCK WEARS OFF THERE WILL BE PAIN FOR ABOUT 1 DAY AND THEN IT EASES UP. Im an emotional wreck and feel defeated. I hope youre doing well!! This one comes in a size 10 in the colors white, gray and black. Went into cast for another 2 weeks. I had a trimalleolar fracture on Oct 4 and surgery on Oct 14. I have lot of swelling. It does take time but it will happen. It gives your ankle room to swell and protects you from injury. My ortho said I have the worst he has seen in 18 years! DEBBIE. I can hobble a few steps in the kitchen between countertops w/o crutches but its not fun. If your ankle is healing well, your doctor might tell you that you can stop using crutches. The short answer to that question is this: I was able to walk on my own 20 days after the doctor said I was allowed to walk. I fell forward 2 days ago on both knees and hands still feeling the pain, but dont think I hurt the ankle. I am/was a very active 70yr old who had already broken her left leg three times in two and a half years! I see my ortho on 10/22, but I think its just for a cast change and then the next appointment in 3 or 4 weeks will be a weight bearing boot and starting PT. Tayie, Use that walker if youre able. Really missing my mom, friends and family, and feeling so isolated and confined to my bed and couch is making matters much worse. Fortunately I have been with them long enough that I did get 12 weeks of short term disability that has run out. Very slowly and carefully but walking. You will be allowed to walk in a walking boot at that time. Its painful. I might fall into a screaming heap in 9 days time. By three months, the majority of people are able to walk properly again and return to their usual daily activities again. Not, its not much fun. Being released by the doctor, I can walk againor can I? It very much depends on the surgery and the surgeon preference. I dont know if this is helpful, but if you find distraction helpful in PT, perhaps your therapist would be willing to teach your partner or someone to help you out with this. After that, its too late. Thanks, Maryann! However, as long as you dont break anything when you fall into a screaming heap, this too shall pass! Spending unequal time on each leg produces a limp. The next day the pain was about 50 percent less and each day it got better. I am starting to guess heal and bottom of the foot pain is to be expected. My advice is just to do all your PT faithfully, be as active as you can without overdoing it and be sure to get plenty of rest. A week after being FWB I started getting ready to drive. Has yours progressed? Walking after ankle fusion surgery. Walking with cane now. I didnt buy any special socks. Jeannette, I had exactly the same issue with my OS. I am a senior! It was two years on May 20 since I was released from dr. Care. Im learning a lot. But the process is going to take longer than I expected. I am still limping. After that, you might feel some pain, but you'll get relief from medicine that you take by mouth and through an IV. One plate and eight screws. The foot is wrapped in a bulky bandage, ice, elevate, and take pain medication. Im not a fan of pharmaceuticals and I believe it will cause you more problems in the long run. Good luck with everything! You do that by standing for short periods which gradually increase. And not to mention the dog. I did not expect to have more pain now than I did the last 9 weeks! What did you think were the benefits of acupuncture? Please take a look at that and Im sure youll get some good tips. I also have 16 pins. I was told to roll and put pressure on a tennis ball with my foot to get rid of the pain in my heel and bottom of the foot. Hopefully you will be able to get some good physical therapy in with your recovery plan! 9/17/15 ankle surgery, in cast, not allowed to walk. It will take about 3 months for the ankle to feel comfortable. Foot feels alien to me and aching and stiff. My surgeon telling me to just go home and walk was a crime. So hey anyone still feel the screws and plates? One thing that helped me was doing circles with my foot, 50 in one direction, 50 in the other several times a day. Found out I have a lot of scar tissue and bone spurs in the front of my ankle. I keep searching for blogs like this to compare my recovery to because every time I question the doc his answer is ALWAYS its normal. Hopefully it will get better as time goes on. I am also experiencing horrible pain in my heal, which is the main reason I came back to this page. The tala (sp) bone is locked up. comments sorted by Best Top New Controversial Q&A Add a Comment . Lindas story kept me going! Really! Head to my site for: Almost 2 hours of exclusive interviews with: An ortho surgeon, a physical therapist, and a massage therapist. I went FWB on Sept 14th, but that in my opinion ended up being a bit too early. With patience and persistence you WILL make progress. 6 How long after ankle fusion surgery can you walk? My only issue right now is the swelling, which doc says every person is different so not sure when it will go down. I also have a trimalleolar fracture and am 44 days after surgery. The whole foot becomes very sensitive during the time of immobilization. Very nervous. Im unable to bend my ankle to the 90 degree ankle, but Ive come a long way. I have been in Therapy for two weeks twice a week and in a cast Boot. That was definitely a 10 out of 10. feeling so down I am able to now bear weight and mentallyI cannotmy foot does not hit the floor unless I bend the other knee and try to put it flush to ground.PT SAId once I get it moving it will exhausted and putting all my weight on my hands on walker when I use boot and semi put pressure on it. Everyones shared experiences are helping me to prepare for doctors limitations. In 10 days I am noticing a bit of improvement, not as dramatic as acupuncture though. Starting PT in 2 weeks. I had kind of expected to be able to walk by now, but Im not there yet. I have a passion for dancing and ask God to please allow me to be able to walk with limp and dance! To conquer that I actually had to practice walking while repeating heel, toe and trying to balance my weight in the center instead of throwing it out to the left, spending equal time on each step. My ankle tends to get swollen each day especially after PT. I now have questions to ask and I know what to expect. The one thing I did do was get acupuncture because its helped me a lot in the past. . One of the most common injuries that occur is ankle fracturing as a little twist, bending, or rolling the ankle could lead the bone to break. Alternatively you can search on Amazon and read the reviews. I have been in therapy for 3 weeks..slow, but so helpful. I sweat following the exercise every time. I had a plate and 10 screws put in on January 24 2022. You might also need to use crutches for several weeks. Dont worry about the PT. .cannot walk and its becoming so frustrating my hands hurt from putting most of the weight on walker. Most patients feel pain for 2 to 3 days following ankle surgery. Its really killing me to practing walking because of the pain. I do think it will be weird trying to walk again once the cast is off. On the 9th of August, I went through surgery again because of non-union of the fracture. Im still not able to crouch down or go down stairs unless Im going one step at a time. After I began to walk, I was still in constant pain and also began getting leg spasms in the left leg which kept me awake at night. I could get around faster and, with the tote bag hanging from the handlebars, was able to carry a dish in one hand and steer with the other. I just wondering if you have another surgery to remove the plate and pins on your broken ankle as I got the same issue but after 6 month. I rated it as a 3 out of 10. I was finally able to ditch the crutch 53 days after being FWB. It didnt hurt as bad as I expected, just mostly felt like someone snapping me with a rubber band. I went to FWB after that. No pain..I was winded because I am out of shape..but the ankle was good. To be honest I only took pain relief for two days after surgery as they made me poorly. How long does it take for a cast to get hard? This is not just a physical break but a very emotional ordeal. Obviously, this isnt going to help everyone, but it has been such an incredible improvement for me that I really wanted to share. But I am finally dancing and running again! Sometimes youre going to overdo it but thats all part of the process. Yes it is sobering how your life can change in an instant. Such a horrible type of fracture to experience!! Challenging for sure if the ankle and calf isnt strong enough! That being said, I hated every minute wearing that boot especially in bed where it was nearly impossible to get comfortable. Can you tell me after how long you were able to walk? Hi Lynda how are you? I suspect that might be the last thing to come back. It has been rough , just like for everybody else. I was told by my doctor and therapist that it takes a year for it to feel normal. But thank you and yes I am going to do those exercises When the cast came off I walked out of the Drs office totally normal even the Dr was surprised. Yes, I can not only tell you the date of accident but the exact time. MY JOURNEY HAS BEEN CLOSE TO HERS. I can feel the metal in there! You will most likely need to wear a cast or boot during this time. IT IS REALITY AND THAT HELPS ME MOST OF ALL. Good luck with your surgery and recovery! August 2, 2016 had a car accident it was a hit and run thats how I broke my ankle had a surgery August 3,2016 after 5 weeks cast is off and was walking on boot for 5 weeks I will start my theraphy tomorrow Oct 14 I hope it will help me to walk better. I was with him for 10 years May you have a speedy and full recovery! Also report any new swelling or any numbness right away. I am supposed to be able to weight bare 100% on March 20th, but not too sure about that after all the reading I have done! Dress makeover: church dress to cocktail dress, Dr Christophers complete tissue and bone ointment. Even while lying down, keep your foot at least 6 inches above your heart level. Can You Walk Up Stairs After Knee Surgery? It is painful at first but important not to overdo. I kept thinking that there was no way it could flake more because there couldnt be another layer of skin. I wrote about this in great detail in the article. I have been super strict with movement and as the surgeon came to see me just after my four hour operation, I started moving forwards and backwards as he advised. The swelling and pain will last for months and theres no way around it. I know its difficult but would you want a man who is only there in good times? I did everything the Dr. and PT told me to do. We have a technique where she wraps a strap around my ankle / foot in a very specific way and wraps the strap around her back. I hope your healing is coming along- its been a difficult road, for me, but I have my eye on the prize. I am back to work, have completed physio for 8 weeks and graduated being told Im the fastest progressing bi-m theyve seen. I was at 10 out of 10 pain for the first week after my injury(12/21/16) and I cant imagine going back to that. Some of this is trial and error. I feel no pain from the metal. As a very active person I did not go mad just hang in there it will get better. This has been quite the experience. Thanks again! 9/17/15 ankle surgery, in cast, not allowed to walk, 10/1/15 cast removed, stitches removed, given walking boot but still NWB, 10/23/15 started physical therapy, NWB exercises, 11/12/15 released by doctor, allowed to walk, FWB, 11/23/15 able to drive, made my first trip to the store, 11/25/15 began acupuncture, five treatments, 12/2/15 could walk a few steps unaided but used walker then one crutch part of the time, 1/4/16 stopped using crutch, walking entirely on my own, 1/23/16 walking without a limp, went dancing for the first time. Patience is the key. Most Health Food Stores carry it. What else? stood in the middle of walker and practiced putting weight on each foot without moving once I was full weight bearing. The Dr. said I coul get rid of the boot and just wear an ankle brace with my shoe. Why wasnt I ever told this?? But I am walking some with the walker and other times by myself. Thanks for taking the time to write all this up. It's important that you don't walk too much, because your physical therapist will tell you how much walking is ok. Having to move everywhere like a crab and being dyspraxic, thus unable to use crutches without fear of falling, I was despairing. I truly stayed off my ankle for 90 days. Good news though I took quite a few steps unaided just yesterday for the first time. i can walk in boot as long as no pain says doctor. I am one week post trimalleolar surgery. Did you have an issue with your foot? Casted for 6 weeks and then 6 more in an air boot, the last two of those weight bearing. 2.laptop standing desk for bed. I was NWB for 14 long weeks! The nerves need to be desensitized. I couldnt do anything by myself, nothing! Did not know what to expect at all. Lacrosse balls are slightly softer and smaller than tennis balls and smooth rubber, not fuzzy just right! Dont push it too hard and keep resting and icing your ankle in between. Im really frustrated. Rest assured you will get there. Its now seven months FWB and my ankle is feeling so much better. Its illegal to drive with a cast or a boot on either foot. Wow, Haley, you had the same break on the same day. Then put in a low boot which caused immense pain. My foot has turned outward and PT will work on that. The lack of flexibility in your ankles will also inhibit your ability to run, bike, and participate in certain sports that require ankle flexibility. Hi, But theres a lot more to the story, a story I wasnt sure I wanted to tell because Id rather pretend this nightmare never happened. In the early days I had the same complaint about the swelling not going down even with icing. Yes it is possible to return to normal but it takes a LOT of work over a very long period of time, two years or more. I do have the fiber cast on it. Finally the day came on November 12 when the doctor told me my X-rays looked good and I could now walk! I began using one crutch (on the good side) for support most of the time while training myself to walk properly. My orthopedic surgeon told me we are in a long term relationship. On May 20th, I broken my ankle, dislocated it, and broke my leg. I am not 11 weeks post surgery and have been trying to make progress at PT and working on Range of Motion but have been dealing with more foot issues than ankle. It will start getting better soon. Hi Nicole, its so devastating to go from being a normal active person to being confined to your couch. I wish u a speedy recovery I also got the ok to start weight bearing I am excited and scared. Ask your doctor how often you'll need to have follow-up visits. Well it was kind of like that. Most likely you will not be able to work for a few weeks. If so what did you do besides bend it and ice it? The operation takes about 2 and a half hours. My ankle and foot are still swollen and tender to the touch. I am now cleared for FWB but am very frustrated because I was expecting to be able to walk soon after clearance. The swelling does change shape a lot. My doctor told me I had to wait a year to remove the hardware, up until the second year. Ohwhat a relief to ready a positive story. Thank you so much, Beverley, you made my day! 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