11 days of my recovery progress after a trimalleolar ankle fracture

[@deborah41541]

I had ORIF surgery 2 days ago. Btw: if you’re reading this then it is written for you. You’re awesome and you’re never alone because I care about you. Here; take this big, tight hug 🤗

[@user-wb2yv7ll9d]

Thank you. I am having bimalleolar ORIX in 5 days. I hope you are doing great!

[@SHNAAKS]

I started walking the day my cast came off. No boot. Using 1 crutch for longer periods of walking. Dislocated and fractured ankle...paired with a fractured fibia. Still some swelling..but daily massages of the scarred area help. No pain, just pinching at times. Was in a cast for 6 weeks and 5 days. I was able to rotated my ankle 360 degrees the same day. Bless the surgeons that ensured my recovery would be bliss.

[@kekiky]

Hi Sinako, it's great to know you had a very smooth recovery! I hope your ankle is getting back to 100% soon.

[@allisonarmstead1766]

It's weird what one person can do and what anther can't. I have this same exact injury!!! 9 weeks post surgery and cast removal! And I still can't walk without the crutches ! It's so frustrating

[@rociotapia1413]

It's amazing how good you walked.. on my 5th week i tried walking with a walker and i was in soo much pain.

[@kekiky]

If you are in too much pain it may worth checking with your doctor again! I was in a bit of pain when I first started walking but it would be a 2 out of 10.

[@dmitrystorcheus4530]

Awesome video! Going through the same recovery process, your tutorial is super helpful.

[@aiza1299]

Thank you somuch for your vids. I have same situation as you. Im now in 3weeks since my surgery. It really makes me feel somuch help for my recovery and hopefully soon i can do this walking again💪🏻

[@user-wb2yv7ll9d]

Hope it's going great ❤️

[@yanetvelazquezsanchez7797]

Hi. I just found this VERY helpful and educated video !! Thank you!! I had exactly the same operation 2 months ago… now in air boots and going to star physiotherapy next week ! After watching this video it makes me feel much better and Positive !!! Thank you 🙏🏼

[@kekiky]

Thanks for your kind words. Good luck with your physio sessions and I hope you will have a full recovery soon!

[@Shafali9]

Very helpful! Thanks for taking the time to shoot it so periodically. Appreciate it. I just recently 3 weeks back broke tibia & fibula and had undergone tibial nail surgery 17 days back

[@kekiky]

Thanks for your kind words. I hope you will have a full recovery soon!

[@Shafali9]

@@kekiky thank you so much 🙏

[@curveappeal8180]

Wow you made amazing progress in a short time. I’m at week #6 of trimalleolar fracture recovery and still non weight bearing. Hoping to start tomorrow after my visit with my surgeon. Seeing your video gives me something to strive for. I hope to be as brave as you while working on walking again ❤

[@kekiky]

Thank you! I hope you will have a full recovery soon!

[@curveappeal8180]

@@kekiky Thank you for the kind words. I am already walking on my own 🩷🩷🩷🩷

[@shinwarimasoom]

Same situation I have already one month finish

[@maximummartialartsAZ]

Wow. I have the EXACT same screws and plate but on my left ankle. I am at week 6 in 3 days. I hope to get cleared to start walking at that time. As a professional martial arts instructor this was a very traumatic experience but my surgeon is very confident that I will not only walk but run, jump and of course kick again. On my way to recovery. Thanks for your video I am inspired 🙂

[@kekiky]

I am confident you will get back your ankle strength very soon! I highly recommend doing a lot of short but frequent physio exercises. I overdid the exercises a few times and that just set me back for a couple of days each time, so remember to take a break to let your ankle rest as well :)

[@user-wb2yv7ll9d]

Hope you are doing well. Have you been able to resume any of your previous activities?

[@maximummartialartsAZ]

Thanks. So, it's been 21 months since my surgery. I've been teaching and practicing martial arts, I jump rope, use the jump boxes, I run twice a week (3 miles) and more. Although my ankle feels good it does get a bit sore from time to time after workouts and my overall range of movement is not 100%. But, considering the injury I'm very pleased with my recovery. Thanks again for the video. It brought hope and inspired me to work through the recovery process.

[@user-wb2yv7ll9d]

@@maximummartialartsAZ That's impressive and inspirational.

[@comodice905]

Any updates

[@4freki]

Thank you for posting this. I just had an ankle fusion two days ago and can’t wait to be able to put partial weight on it. I’m told 6-8 weeks. You gave me some inspiration . Hard to be stuck in the house !

[@kekiky]

Hi Verum, I can imagine! I got very tired of walking with crutches or sitting in a wheelchair at the end of the 6 weeks. There are some non weight-bearining exercises my doctor said I could do during the 6 weeks, probably worth checking with your doctor/physiotherapist. Hope you will have a smooth recovery!

[@coralinecoissac4740]

Yes it’s so hard!!! I’m 3 weeks and the doc just told me 4 weeks more without weight . I feel depressed , Stuck I’m house … so long

[@abdulguiapal659]

I got my surgey just last week and today april 5, is my first week after the surgeon. I'm still keeping patience to be strong till going to 6 weeks and so that i can also start walking by wearing weight bearing boot. Im glad for ur recovery hope me too.btw I am from philpines

[@kekiky]

Hi Abdul, thank you and I hope you will have a full recovery soon! To me, the first few weeks after surgery were the hardest and it got better everyday after that.

[@abdulguiapal659]

@@kekiky its been already my 7 weeks after my ankle surgery , my doctor said i can already put weight on my foot and practice walking but he didnt tell me to have walking boot..is okay to use walking boot without recommendation by the doctor because as far as i know all patients with the same as me did used walking boot

[@abdulguiapal659]

@@kekiky i just ask again how many walks did you spent?

[@user-wb2yv7ll9d]

@@abdulguiapal659 Hey I hope you are doing great. Have you been walking more?

[@marjoriecrawford8197]

I am 6 weeks post ORIF tomorrow and will begin partial weight bearing, pending surgeon approval of x-rays at my follow up tomorrow, of course. Thanks for this video!

[@marceniobanda3527]

How are doing now

[@marjoriecrawford8197]

@@marceniobanda3527 currently 12 weeks post ORIF and I am full weight bearing without any cast, in athletic shoes/ sneakers. I get sore if I walk too much barefoot. Still a bit stiff, slow and unstable, but going to PT. I can do a lot more, but I tend to swell if I've been on my feet more than 20-30 minutes. Icing, elevation and aleve help with that. Overall, good, though👏🏻 and getting better every day🙌🏻

[@kekiky]

Thanks for your kind words. It's great to hear your updates and learn that it is going well. I hope you will have a full recovery soon!

[@panchibora4997]

Thank u so much sister....it motivated me a lot ...as i have suffered from the same and its just one month.......now m sure i will also walk ...after my cast removal...lots of love from india

[@kekiky]

Thanks for your kind words. I hope you will have a full and smooth recovery!

[@kekiky]

Hi everyone! I made an update video to share how my ankle is doing 2 years after the surgery. Hope it will be useful to you guys 😊 kzbin.info/www/bejne/hKOoe5yCpZiqoa8

[@djrisks]

Congratulations! You seemed to recover fast. I also had ORIF surgery just over 3 weeks ago, and will be out of the cast this Saturday exactly 6 weeks after the fracture.

[@kekiky]

Hi, I only started walking 6 weeks after the surgery (after my cast was removed) and it took a while to be comfortable to walk without any support. It felt slow but I could feel the progress everyday. I hope you will have a full recovery soon!

[@cokemachine5510]

hi , 56 and broke my left ankle. it's been 7 days since surgery. I'm able to remove cast daily and change dressing. actually no longer need bandages and I slept for the first night without the cast. I'm not wearing the cast now, just getting around on the kneerover, coffee, light laundry, took my first shower at a loves truckstop, felt great, think ill book a handicap room for showers. I'm driving because I need too. haven't seen My x-rays but major hardware and an outer scar 8" and in inner 4"". my brake I think from watching as I'm tumbling down an embankment the brake is 3 " above the ankle, but because the Achilles is so tight when you brake it , it dislocates the ankle. I've got decent range of motion without pain anywhere in the ankle. I'll see the surgeon in about 10 days. I have a zero weight for 6 to 8 weeks. that'll be tough. so your my Rockstar, I'll see I you have more videos. I was given a prescription for pain meds but don't need it, not even Tylenol, weird? I heard the brake but not real pain at the time, weird again? sorry , just sitting here.

[@kekiky]

Hi, sorry to hear about your injury. It's great to know you are not in pain. The fews days after the surgery and the 6 weeks of non weight bearing were the hardest for me. However, I am blessed that everything went really smoothly. I hope you will have a full recovery soon! I definitely recommend seeing a physiotherapist when you can start weight bearing as that helped me a lot 😊

[@lindagarcia8826]

This was excellent and very informative. Thank you for providing this imformation I sincerely apperciate the time and effort you put into this project. I'm going in to year 2 and this has not been a fun journey 2.

[@kekiky]

Hi Linda, thank you for your kind words. I hope you will have a full recovery soon.

[@isabelasidera1295]

Hi! I also broke my left ankle (trimalleolar fracture) from bouldering just before Christmas. I’m on my 6th NWB now and will get the cast off this Friday. Hopefully, I get to have my moon boot then. I can easily move my left ankle when doing exercises now as well as my toes without any pain. Hopefully, it’ll do me good once I start to learn how to walk again. This video gave me so much positive energy and made me excited to walk again. You’ve been so good at this recovery ☺️

[@kekiky]

I hope you are having a smooth recovery! I went back to rock climbing ~3 months after I started walking :) Once you started walking in a moon boot, it won't take long to get to a 95% recovery!

[@sschowdhury7325]

Going through the same. I just had my surgery yesterday. Can’t express how scared I am.

[@kekiky]

Hi SS, good luck on your surgery! I hope you will have a full recovery soon.

[@sschowdhury7325]

@@kekiky Thank you so much. Its been 15 days exactly after my surgery. And my cast is removed and replaced with a crepe bandage. I somehow still feel pain. Can you please tell me when did you start your physiotherapy rehab and when did you feel considerably less pain and swelling after surgery ? Much Love ❤

[@paulinemanifold436]

Hello . I'm the same . Never been so scared in my life . My Trimalleolar fracture accident hahappened whilst I was in Ireland on 24th August They operated two days later. Unfortunately they couldn't complete all of the surgery due to blistering at the site of the wound (as it was an open fracture) Waiting for the second op which hopefully will be this wk Never felt so helpless Hope that you're well recovered four mths on xx

[@fooffie]

​@@paulinemanifold436 Hello how are you doing with your healing with your broken ankle?

[@joxatengo]

Thank you for sharing!!

[@ivieaschuster285]

I had my accident on Aug 1 2022 and was in surgery the same day. I went home on the 4th and got put into an air cast walking boot on Sept 24. I have 3 plates 12 screws and 6 pins.

[@kekiky]

Hi IvieA, hope you will have a full recovery soon 😊

[@BethZiebarth-bj1gs]

How is your progress today?

[@sparportmarnock6241]

Exactly what happened me 32 years ago. Just had an ankle replacement.

[@rune54321]

is that common? to have an ankle replacement years later when you break the ankle? I've broken it in both sides and would prefer to avoid getting an ankle replacement. Hope recovery is good!

[@renzofficial2435]

Nice sharing idol about ankle fracture joint

[@robs1714]

I have the same injury, was non weight bearing for 12 weeks, my knee is a mess but I’m on a cane now after 5 months

[@gillianstewart8442]

Well, I guess when you're young you really do bounce back. I have the same injury but also had ankle dislocation and 11 weeks post surgery I have a lot of swelling and it hurts constantly. I am just beginning to walk without crutches but I lean to my left side so my posture isn't good. I am getting physio to help with this too. I used to be very sporty in my 20s & 30s but slowed way down into my 50s just doing cycling or walking. It really makes a difference in helping your recovery. I hope I will be able to do these things again. I will certainly try.

[@JnTmarie]

The pain is mind blowing. I have screws and a plate in my right ankle She doesn’t talk about that at all. Swelling also. I have to elevate and ice constantly. I’m only 5 -6 weeks out from surgery. II go back in 6 weeks supposed to wear the 3lb moon boot so heavy on my skinny calf. Will start PT next week. It hurts constantly.

[@user-wb2yv7ll9d]

I hope you're doing better. She does mention the screws and plate in another video. I find these videos so helpful. I am getting surgery in a few days.

[@gillianstewart8442]

@@user-wb2yv7ll9d Thank you, I am doing much better now. I am walking my dog, cycling and getting around without any difficulty. It's very important to wear the right footwear by the way. Hope all goes well with your surgery 🙏

[@user-wb2yv7ll9d]

@@gillianstewart8442 I'm so happy to hear that. ❤️

[@fooffie]

​@@JnTmarie How is your recovery coming on your broken ankle Hopefully you're doing good

[@juandrenel7020]

This makes me feel like I’m behind with progress 😢 going for my 6 week post ORIF opp checkup tomorrow. Starting physio in June😢

[@kekiky]

Hi, my 11 days only started after my cast was removed (6 week after my ORIF surgery), so it doesn't sound like you are falling behind at all. Good luck with the checkup and hope you will have a full recovery soon!

[@juandrenel7020]

@@kekiky been walking since my check up. All going well, just having some issues with my knee locking. Good luck to everyone else too🥰

[@harutyunyesayan2684]

Thanks for the video.I also have similar operation .I would like to know is your screwed removed if yes when ? Thanks

[@kekiky]

Hi, I didn't remove the screws. My doctor advised to only take them out if they are causing any infections or complicationsm so I don't plan to remove the plates and screws in my ankle in the forseeable future. I hope it helps!

[@kashishkakkar4171]

Hi! Wonderful to see you recover. My cast's gonna be removed in 2 days, suffered a trimalleolar fracture and surgery of 2 plates and 8 screws. Already been 6 weeks, and it doesn't hurt for now in the cast. But does it mean I'll be able to walk without support right after the cast is removed??

[@kekiky]

Hi! It's best to consult with your doctor to see if you are ready to walk without support right after the cast is removed. In my case, yes - I did a few steps bareoot in the patient room without any support after my cast was removed. It was unstable and slightly painful, but my doctor said it was normal on the first day. My physio provided a lot of exercises for me to build up my muscle before I regained my strength and walk smoothly. I hope it helps and wish you have a full recovery soon!

[@ggarcia3571]

I had surgery on March 16 2022. I got the cast removed of April 7 due to an allergic reaction and the incision was not healing well. They gave me a surgical boot but restricted on bearing weight to the bad ankle. How long did you feel that stinging nerve pain for? This is really rough.

[@kekiky]

Hi Giovani, I am sorry to hear that and I hope you are feeling better now. I am not 100% sure when my nerve pain went away as I was on some strong pain killers targeting nerve pain for 2-3 weeks after the surgery. When I stopped taking the pain killers for the nerve pain, I was just feeling the 'normal pain' and not the 'nerve pain'. I totally agree nerve pain was awful as I was sweating with tears in the hospital for 7+ hours before they gave me the stronger pain killers. I wish you have a smooth recovery!

[@cokemachine5510]

Hey bud, 1 month in. how you doing? sounds like your brake was pretty bad? I pray your pain has subsided. this is a mental injury as well, I'm about 7 days post surgery myself. horrible time in history for this to happen now! I've noticed an immediate boost in healing, and my bad habits aren't as important and I , feel like serious life changes are in order. blessing in disguise? we can work it that way. I've got a few more comments to scan. peace ✌️

[@ggarcia3571]

@@cokemachine5510 Go easy on the weight bearing. You are lucky that you are not in pain. Keep moving that ankle but don't over due it. I have a boot now and I take little steps to avoid stiffness.

[@cokemachine5510]

@@ggarcia3571 copy that, this is just the most inconvenient time. so busy. thanks, I'll check out more of your videos . very helpful community, thank you again.

[@user-wb2yv7ll9d]

@@cokemachine5510 Nice comment. Are you doing better now.

[@mikelynn7025]

Thank you

[@dk-retiredthinkingofyou6779]

thank you so much for the video-sharing .. i had undergone a complicated compound fracture foot surgery last month caused by a bike accident. I do hope my recovery journey is not alone ...and how is your ankle now? ..believe it has been a full recovery I hope

[@kekiky]

Hi C.L., sorry to hear about your fracture and I hope you will recover soon. My ankle is doing well and it is 95% back to normal. You can see how my ankle is performing 2 years after the surgery in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hKOoe5yCpZiqoa8. I highly encourage visiting a physiotherapist in your recovery journey. My physiotherapists gave me a lot of help and reassurance after my surgery and my recovery would not go as fast and smooth without their help. Also please feel free to reach out anytime when you have questions 💕

[@idvinamuhaxhiri1477]

I have the same problem and it has been 7 weeks and I can not believe it is going so well. just entered the 8th week after trimolleular fracture surgery and the leg can be put on the ground but without weight!

[@kekiky]

It won't be long before you can start walking! Hope you will get well soon :)

[@idvinamuhaxhiri1477]

Thank you very much 🙏 hugs from Albania 🇦🇱

[@idvinamuhaxhiri1477]

Kekiky ♥️

[@idvinamuhaxhiri1477]

Hii I started walking with a crutch, but what worries me is that when I walk, I have knee pain. did you have knee pain in the killed leg? I only have pain when I walked

[@kekiky]

@@idvinamuhaxhiri1477 Hi Idvina, sorry I missed your comments! As you can tell I am not very active on KZbin.. I know it's a bit late now but just want to let you know I didn't have knee pain during my recovery. I hope you are doing much better now!

[@prakashs2482]

Any ankle # -- we have to immobilize for 12 weeks Otherwise implant failure will occur

[@kekiky]

Apologies, what do you mean by 'ankle #'? I only had my cast on for 6 weeks but your doctor will be the best to advise based on your situation. Hope you will recover soon 🙂

[@hvduong0148]

I have similar fracture, 4 months post off. I have no problem with walking upstairs, but I have issue with walking downstairs. Do you experience this in the past. Thanks

[@kekiky]

Hi Van, yes I definitely exprience the same when I walk downstairs. It felt much more unstable when walking downstairs. In the first year of my recovery, I always walked down the stairs cautiously. It's almost 3 years since I broke my ankle so I am walking a lot better now, but I still feel the tension in my ankle when I walk downstairs. Hope it helps and I hope you will have a full recovery soon!

[@wajeehanasir6144]

Awesome .can you please tell me after how many days you start this practice. my weight is so much so Dr say first you have to lose weight after that you start walk.

[@kekiky]

Hi Wajeeha, I only started after I started weight bearing, and for me it was 6 weeks after the surgery. I think everyone has a different recovery time after the surgery so it is the best to start weight bearing only after your doctor said it's ready 😊

[@wajeehanasir6144]

Yes you are right I wish I start walk soon . ❤️

[@rezasattarzadehnowbari]

Hi. It's great to see that you progressed well within 11 days. After 11 days, you seem to be walking fine. May I ask how long could you walk in one go after 11 days? I mean could you go for walk outside or easily be on your feet for about an hour or so?

[@kekiky]

Hi, thanks for your kind words! I couldn't walk for an hour in the early stage of my recovery. I remember I had my first hike a year after the fracture and it was about an hour, and my ankle was in mild pain for a few hours after the hike. I think it really depends on your training as I got pretty lazy doing the physio exercises several months after the cast was removed. I remember I could walk for 20-30 minutes in 2-3 months after the cast was removed, but that would be my limit at that time. I hope it helps!

[@VinodKumar-pw6jj]

I have same fracture and 6th week is running and I am doing regular exercise and doc has not suggested me to put weight on it. Can I put some partial weight on it and try to walk with minimum weight

[@kekiky]

I would definitely listen to your doctor as everyone heals differently and they might think your ankle is not ready. I did a lot of exercises in bed and in sitting position with an elastic band before I started walking. Hope you will start walking soon!

[@0OlIS5]

I hope you recover to better than before your accident. Are you bouldering again? I had the exact surgery about 6 weeks ago. Also ambitious.

[@kekiky]

Hi Curtis, I haven't gone back to bouldering yet. I am planning to go back this year but I will need to get a pair of new climbing shoes first, as they cut my climbing shoe in the hospital to get my ankle out. Hope you will go back to bouldering soon!

[@0OlIS5]

@@kekiky thanks for your encouragement. My accident was from paragliding. We had the exact same trimalleolar fracture.

[@kellydo1825]

Hello! I have triameollar ankle fracture 2 months ago. I just begins walking in tennis shoes. my bone heal well, walking ok. However, range of motion is very, very limited. My dorsiflex is poor. Can you update on your full recovery.. How are you doing with Rom and swelling? Thank you

[@kekiky]

Hi Kelly! I am glad to hear you have started walking. I also suffered from very limited dorsiflex and ROM when I first got back on my feet. It took a few months of physio/exercises before I could walk without feeling discomfort. It has almost been two years now and I don't have any swelling, but the discoloration never goes away. I would say my ROM/dorsiflex is back to 90% but it still feels like there is a tight elastic band inside my ankle when I exercise or walk down the stairs. I hope it helps! Happy to share more if you are interested. I hope you will have a speedy recovery :)

[@kellydo1825]

@@kekiky thank you so much for your response. I am so happy to hear that you can get that much back mobility back. I am 10 weeks post op and been faithfully going to PT and doing ankle exercises at home like 3 hours/day. However, I am still swelling and very scared that my mobility won't get back as much. Hearing this from you make me feel hopeful. Is there any activities that limited you due to the ankle? Do you still have all the hardware in? Sorry I have a lot of questions. I know I am just in the beginning of my recovery but there are so many uncertainties of outcome. Thanks for your help

[@kekiky]

Hi Kelly, happy to answer as many questions as possible! I totally understand as I spent most of my time after the surgery looking for KZbin videos and online articles about ankle fracture. The main reason I recorded the video was to help the others who are in the similar situation 😊 I still have all my plates and screws in, and I don’t think they will be taken out unless there are any complications (touchwood). The main limitation I experienced was my ankle got quite sore after walking for a longer period of time, e.g. 60-90min. I also couldn’t do single leg jumps very well, as it’s still more unstable than the other ankle. I think both could be overcome if I do more training and strengthening exercises. I also recommend massaging the ankle with cream everyday, as it will help breaking down the scar tissue. I learnt about it from my physiotherapists and it definitely made a difference over time. it may feel like a long journey but it’s going to get better everyday! Remember to celebrate the small steps along the way 🥰

[@kellydo1825]

@@kekiky Thanks again for I understanding my anxiety. My x.ray seemed even worse than your. I have 3 longs crews fixing my medial malleolous and a syndemosis tight rope. That is crazy how your ankle still sore after 1+ hours walking after 2 years. Since there are still lot of stiffness, I have a drop foot right now. My physio said because I have lost of muscle and limited ROM which results in foot drop. I guess I just have to pray and be patient. I live travel and hoping this ankle won't hold me back. I will keep you posted on my recovery. I hope you will continue full recovery ❤️

[@kekiky]

@@kellydo1825 Hi Kelly! You inspired me to make another video today to share more information on the progress of my ankle recovery. Hopefully this will give you some more clarity! kzbin.info/www/bejne/hKOoe5yCpZiqoa8 I hope you will start seeing the progress and get back to travelling soon ☺️

[@gotahavitgrn5.041]

I also underwent surgery for a trimalleolar ankle fracture this year in February. I started to do full weight bearing by April. Did you ever experience and limp, if yes, how’d you get rid of it. I have a limp I’m trying to correct and I’m hoping time and therapy will make it go away.

[@kekiky]

Hi, I didn't experience a limp for too long - maybe only on the first few days of walking when I was walking slowly. I hope it helps!

[@nmabs7301]

Thank you very much... this helps

[@user-do6ur7yp5c]

I broke my Bones before 8Days and Doctors Fixed same like by you. I am interested to know How is now your Leg? Can you walk normal.

[@kekiky]

Hi, thanks for asking. My leg is good and I can walk normally. I can also do some exercises without hurting my ankle. I have a video showing the activities I could do 2 years after the surgery: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hKOoe5yCpZiqoa8 I hope it helps and I wish you will have a full recovery soon!

[@manojpappala3787]

I had the same surgery too it has been 10th months completed still I was in pain when ever I had wrong step. previously I used to run marathons so depressed after the surgery. Do I can run again ? how is you feeling now as it had completed almost 2years ?

[@kekiky]

Hi Manoj, I only started running a year and a bit after my surgery. I started by doing yoga and doing short walks every day to train my muscle and improve flexibility. I did my first jog when I was running late to an appointment and surprised by the strength of my ankle that had improved over time. I haven't been very active this year, but my ankle is feeling well most of the time and I plan to go back to rock climbing next year to build up more strength. My advice is start training with short and easy exercises. It may seem trivial but it definitely helps! I hope you can start running again soon 😊

[@Shafali9]

Hi Manoj How is your leg now? Any better?

[@richardjcote9854]

Thanks for sharing your story, how long did you keep your cast after surgery?

[@kekiky]

Hi RichardJ, they gave me a moon boot instead of a cast due to a small complication after the surgery. I had the moon boot for 6 weeks before I tried any weight-bearing exercises. Hope it helps!

[@user-wb2yv7ll9d]

Hey Winkz, did you transition from partial to full weight bearing during this period on your own or did they specifically tell you at what point you can go from partial to full? Next week I start partial wb. Thanks

[@kekiky]

Hi H, I pretty much transitioned on my own (didn't wait for the physio session as I was too ambious). I don't think they were too straight about that to me. Hope it helps and good luck on transitioning to full weight bearing!

[@user-wb2yv7ll9d]

@@kekiky Thank you, you are always very helpful.

[@yahyasalim9376]

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[@dreyalynn4824]

I had the same surgery but I do have a extra screw on the back was your foot super stiff I. The back

[@lisabeverley2522]

Not sure if you will get this, I had surgery three months ago very distressing time I got two plates and 12 screws I haven't been able to walk unaided still in moonboot when walk and crutches but I took my first steps today without the boot on. I just wondering how long you walked for at times x

[@kekiky]

Hi Lisa, I would only walk for 5-15 minutes each time in my first month of walking. I stopped as soon as I felt my ankle was getting tired or swollen. I hope you will have a full recovery soon!

[@lisabeverley2522]

@@kekiky how would you say the swelling was, I am taking it slow, however I have sadly got a limp when I try to walk without crutches. How long did it take u yo get back to normal walking .

[@kekiky]

@@lisabeverley2522 The swelling didn't go away until at least 2-3 months after weight-bearing. I remember I needed to raise my ankle in the office regularly as it would get swollen after sitting down for an hour or two. I will recommend tryiing to walk in sneakers instead of barefoot to start with, as sneakers provide slightly better support. I also remember the sole/heel of my foot hurt when I first started walking as I hadn't put any weigh on it since the surgery and it lost a lot of muscles. From memory, I could walk fairly well in sneakers in 2 weeks after weight-bearing. However I would only walk for a very short period of time at the beginning. Hope it helps! Feel free to let me know if there are any other questions 😊

[@knowledgeispower1748]

You All eventually gets back to normal......but takes time everyone is different,,,age weight health condition and life style

[@brandonlee9032]

i now suffer the same like u, i mean got screw inside the leg, next week have to back hospital see doctor, before see doctor, may i know how u feel now when u walking after so long time?

[@kekiky]

Hi Brandon, I don't feel any pain when I walk everyday. However, if I walk for a prolonged period of time (e.g. 1.5+ hour), my ankle would start getting painful. I hope it helps. Good luck on your recovery!

[@DEAD_GAR]

Hi Kekiki! I am recovering from the same trimalleolar fracture on left side and doctor told me I could put weight on it by week 5. Now it is the 8th week and can walk without crunches but it occassianlly hurts and still swells a little bit How are you doing by now? I still cannot go dowstairs like before but upstairs without any issue Thanks in advance for your response 😊

[@kekiky]

Hi DEAD_GAR! My occasional pain still hasn't gone away completely, but it only happens once or twice a week (at most). I had troubles going downstairs too and my physio taught me a good trick and it worked out pretty well for me in my first few months. Basically when you go downstairs, slide the sole of your foot over the lip of the step instead of walking down normally, so it doesn't put strain on the ankle (hope it makes sense). I would say I am walking 99% normal now! It is still a bit tricky to jog and jump. The skin around one of my scars started developing eczema a few months ago, but the doctor said it is very common after trauma, so I need to put on some ointment everyday. I hope you will get better soon! Feel free to ask me anything anytime :)

[@DEAD_GAR]

@@kekiky thanks a lot for the detailed information about your recovery! I am working from home and, when I'm on my desk, I try to do the flexion that we require in order to walk normally downstairs and pain is going away so fast. Unconsciously my body feels ready to walk downstairs but since there is still some stiffness I've avoided to do it. Today it is my 9th week and I can walk almost normally. It is really rewarding that after that kind of fracture body can heal up that fast! :)

[@nontechayush648]

Were u able to walk outside after 11 -15 days of cast removal??

[@kekiky]

Hi BISS, yes I was able to walk outside without my moonboot and crutches 11 days after I started weight bearing (6 weeks + 11 days after the surgery).

[@user-wb2yv7ll9d]

@@kekiky That's awesome. At what point did you start physiology? Thanks

[@kekiky]

@@user-wb2yv7ll9d Hi H, I started after I could start weight-bearing, about 6 weeks after my surgery.

[@smilingcagevlogs2988]

Hello ,i done with surgery before 3 month now able to walk a little bit but still in lot of pain swells so much could not walk more than 10 min ,wht u suggest

[@kekiky]

Hi, I recommend visiting a physiotheraphist as soon as possible. They can check your recovery progress and show you some suitable exercises to regain your flexibility and strength. I was walking pretty well 3 months after my cast was removed and I couldn't have done it without my regular physio sessions. Hope it helps!

[@promisesibuyipearl4468]

4 weeks post op and I’m already bearing full weight

[@kekiky]

Congrats on being full weight-bearing! I hope you will have a smooth and full recovery soon.

[@michelleongoro5495]

As for its been 6months but was on crutches for 6 weeks.but new years i just started trying to walk without the crutches and it was painful but doing better in less than 10 days

[@kekiky]

Hi Michelle, it's great to hear. I hope you will feel less painful and have a full recovery soon!

[@nontechayush648]

Hey winkz..just starting to walk a little..but am limping a lot..just wanted to ask till when it remains?? and after walking ankle becomes sore and a lot of sensations..did u face the same??

[@kekiky]

Hi BISS, I started walking without a limp on day 10-11 after I started weight-bearing. However, I would get tired after a very short walk (~5min) and would need to take a break before continuing. If I had a longer walk, it would be sore and I would need to ice it. I think what you are going through is similiar to my experience. Remember don't overdo it and take frequent breaks so your ankle has time to recover after each exercise :)

[@user-wb2yv7ll9d]

Hope you are better. What kind of injury did you have?

[@stevenreznick4394]

Hi Winks. Had a similar procedure and was wondering about a couple things. You mention going downstairs as an issue repeatedly in these videos. When did that really start to clear up for you in your recovery process? Also I'm well aware this isn't to replace the input of my doctor but I was curious. So basically you went through 6 weeks no weight baring and then once cleared started testing the ankle from the look of things. Remarkable progress over 11 days to say the least. Were you doing therapy during all that? Thanks. Steve.

[@kekiky]

Hi Steve, I can walk downstairs with confidence and slight discomfort (feeling the tension in my ankle), but I prefer using a handrail if I need to run down. Running downstairs is like doing a series of single leg jumps - it hurts my ankle and I worry that I would fall. I think it can be overcome if I do more strengthening exercises but I don't think I have done enough. From memory, I started walking downstairs without support about 3-4 weeks after the cast was removed. Yes I went to a lot of physio sessions during my recovery. I had weekly physio sessions in the first two weeks of weight bearing, then I had fornightly physio sessions for at least another 3 months. The physio sessions definitely helped a lot. As I lost a lot of muscles during the 6 weeks of non-weight bearing, I think it's more important to practise the strengthening and flexibility exercises before spending too much time practising walking. One thing to note is when I started walking, my body tried to compensate in a funny way which led to more pains on my left shoulder. I went to a seperate fornightly physio sessions to fix my left shoulder (as they only work on one body part at a time) and that series of physio sessions lasted longer than the sessions for my ankle. I am not sure if the shoulder pain was avoidable if I didn't push myself as much, but I was too keen to get rid of my crutches and moonboot and didn't want to wait for any longer. I hope it helps! I wish you have a speedy recovery and feel free to let me know if there are any other questions 😊

[@ReponMiah01]

I can not belive it because i have bin opening the plate screw for 9 month and i can.not walk

[@kekiky]

Hi Repon, I just replied to your comment on my other recovery video as well: I am sorry to hear your recovery is not going well, and I understand you are probably very frustrated right now. I am not a qualified medicial expert and cannot advise why you still can't walk after 9 months. I think you should talk to your doctors to seek some professional advice. All the best.

[@سبحاناللهوبحمدهسبحاناللهال-ق1ط]

Did you remove the plate and the screw ?

[@kekiky]

No, I haven't removed the plate and screws, and I don't plan to unless they cause issues in the future. I hope it helps!

[@haritharu8179]

Please where is your doctor

[@kekiky]

Hi Hari, I don't have the names of my doctors/surgeons but they work for a hospital in Australia. Hope it helps!

[@user-wb2yv7ll9d]

Hey there. Today was the first day I walked in sneakers and I think I overdid it and have swelling around the ankle. Did you experience this and, if so, for how long did you continue to have swelling when beginning to wear shoes? Thanks! 🙂 Oh, and by the way, I went straight from one day of moon boot to sneakers because the doctor said it was OK, so maybe I was too fast. I started the morning walking the way you were on Day 10 & 11, yikes. But I have been getting physio for 2+ weeks for ROM and strengthening.

[@kekiky]

Hi H, congratulations on walking again! Yes I definitely had swelling when I overdid it. In the first few weeks, I will take a faily long break after I walked for 5-10 minutes. When it started swelling, I tried to ice it as much as possible. I didn't transit from moon boot to sneaker 100% right away. In the first week or so, I walked with sneaker at home and have my moonboot when I was out. I slowly spent more and more time in my sneakers and I think I transited 100% after 2 weeks. I hope it helps! Good luck on the recovery journey and I am excited for you!

[@user-wb2yv7ll9d]

@@kekiky This does help, as always. Thanks. ❤ Did you use compression socks during that initial time it was swelling? My selling tends to be right around the ankle band.

[@kekiky]

@@user-wb2yv7ll9d Hi H, I had the compression socks since I had the moon boot, so I wore them in the first few weeks when I walked in my sneakers. My swelling is around the ankle too. I think lifting the leg and icing it helped a lot. Hope it helps!

[@user-wb2yv7ll9d]

@@kekiky 👍🙂I had a sock for the boot but I don't think it's compression. I have to find a good compression sock. I got one online but it seems too tight. Many thanks!

[@nokuthulankosi3945]

I cannot wait to have my cast removed 😢

[@idvinamuhaxhiri1477]

probably because the treatment lasts 6-12 weeks

[@comodice905]

What pain and sensations did you have when did it stop

[@kekiky]

Hi Como, the level of pain during those 11 days was not high. Sometimes my ankle would be painful and swollen if I walked or sat for too long, however it will return to normal after I iced and elevated it for a while. I hope it helps!

[@comodice905]

@@kekiky any numbness

[@kekiky]

@@comodice905 Hi Como, there was a short period of time my ankle felt a bit numb after I started walking, however it's not significant and I believed it only lasted a few days.

[@comodice905]

@@kekiky thanks so much 🙏 💓 💖 mine is numb ball of foot. 12 weeks out.

[@sunnycj429]

U walked after 11 days of surgery?

[@kekiky]

Hi, not 11 days after surgery but 11 days after my cast was removed. My cast was removed 6 weeks after the surgery 🙂

[@hidn6077]

대단하세요

[@mdtouhidulislamkamal5970]

sam to sam injury 1 manth after surjary

[@camtheinforcer4528]

I got that in my ankle a week ago😭

[@cokemachine5510]

how are you doing?

[@camtheinforcer4528]

@@cokemachine5510 good thanks you can see how I did it on my channel

[@camtheinforcer4528]

@@cokemachine5510 why don't you have any video

[@cokemachine5510]

@@camtheinforcer4528 ok I'll finally put something up. my granddaughters will help. what kind of content? I guess I should check your channel. kinda wasn't into KZbin other than News. hope your doing OK.

[@kekiky]

Sorry to hear about your injury. I hope you have a full recovery soon!

[@RakeshKumarkhowal]

This is very hard to believe.

[@ReponMiah01]

I can not belive this is acting

[@167kx]

I'm getting ORIF in a few days so this video is really helpful and encouraging ,thank you!🩷

[@kekiky]

Thanks for your kind words. All the best and hope you will have a full recovery soon!

[@GhettoDogs267]

mas maganda ba may plate or or healing ano ba mas ok ?

[@Mr_remo143_]

Hi Myself Vissu, I Got Same Exact Fracture On My Ankel , After Cast Removed My Ankle Was Very Tight And Stiff , Now I’m Doing Pysiotheraphy While They Are Doing Pysiotheraphy It’s Too Painful How Many Day We Have To Do Like That ! 🫠

[@kekiky]

Hi Vissu, it's the best to check with your physiotherapist. When I did my exercises, I always stopped when it got too painful and avoided overdoing it. Hope you will have a full recovery soon!

[@Dsuji245]

Hi, I had the same surgery. I had physical therapy for 6 months. Twice a week. My doctor called my therapist to be aggressive on me. There were a few times I had a lot of pain after PT in the evening. Now 9 months. I can walk without a limp. The ankle is still stiff, but improving every day.