BEST Ankle Fracture & Broken Ankle Recovery Time 2024 [25 BEST TIPS!]

🦶Do you have a Broken Ankle or an Ankle Fracture? Get the FASTEST ANKLE INJURY RECOVERY TIME! 🦶
Do you have a broken ankle or ankle ankle fracture: a fibula fracture? a trimalleolar ankle fracture? a maisonneuve anklefracture? We go over the best treatment options for your medial malleolus fracture, lateral malleolus fracture and distal fibula fracture!
If you have an ankle break or even a stress fracture of the ankle or hairline ankle fracture we've got your covered!So stop worrying about your cracked ankle and bimalleolar ankle fracture with these top 25 tips!
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[@DrTomBiernacki]

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[@felbertmingala836]

Sir any advice for my ankle

[@poojalahoti4732]

Twisted

[@nicholelewis6184]

Fell UP some stairs, broke tibia/fibula and ankle

[@Flipper86]

Playing volleyball. . .landed wrong. 6 wks non weight bearing in a cast. 14 years later, subtalar joint pain, cortisone injection, PT and custom orthotics

[@sagriese]

Slipped on ice

[@SketchyKirby]

I’m fresh into a broken ankle, it’s been 24hrs since the injury and few hours I just got my cast. I’m starting easily on my research! Getting bored already lol man this is gonna be long. I’m trying to keep stretching from the start! My pain is minimal thank god, so using that to my advantage. Glad everyone is here, that means you’re smart doing your healing homework! Goodluck everyone else reading this with a freshly broken ankle! Hope for fast healing to all🙏🏼

[@lifeofcee6125]

You broke yours the day after I broke mine lol. we out here 😂

[@jeffreypackard]

Broke my fibula two weeks ago too...gonna be a journey!

[@johncampbell4084]

Good luck!!!

[@trait3rz]

how’s your ankle now

[@SketchyKirby]

@@trait3rz thank you for asking, pretty good! I have a Vlog about it if you really are curious @ eljesse

[@nooriboxing]

Im soooo happy my ankle fully better, it's been about 7-8 months post surgery, I'm never taking walking for granted again and never doing dumb stuff again lol, thanks for the tips doc!

[@DrTomBiernacki]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJzMg4iidsuhkNE This video might help further!

[@nooriboxing]

@@DrTomBiernacki no need, I'm fully recovered mate 👍🙏

[@chefgoyar_d]

@@nooriboxing please dont take the physical therapy or exercising AFTER recovery lightly, do it, do extra im here because I thought i was fully healed like you, never took therapy seriously, and now my ankle is in constant pain do some PT! 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@Leequid_gold]

7-8 months😢 I’m in week 3! The boredom is getting real crippling 😭

[@nooriboxing]

@Leequid_gold ik it's the worst, especially the sleepless nights, it gets better tho trust me just gotta be patient

[@RageKing44]

Thank you for sharing these tips. I can't believe how challenging this injury is.

[@andwaincoleman1617]

Bro mad challenging!

[@dijonayjonesing3771]

Beyond challenging 😩 I haven’t slept for days

[@analeymillo826]

Currently in this situation 😰

[@Cici-pw1or]

Felt this, unbelievable how challenging it actually is. Get well soon 💚

[@marielopez7869]

I agree with you. Never thought it would be this difficult

[@jonathanparulian6733]

its been 3 weeks since i fractured my ankle from a motorcycle accident. and its been 11 days that i got my surgery done. the doctor says i would get my other surgery for removal of the plate in one or one and a half year. Never thought it would be that long but its okay though and im grateful the accident didnt cost me my life. gotta be extra careful after i got back on my foot:)

[@-----.Lucifer.]

Same here... I hope you're doing well now

[@jonathanparulian6733]

@@-----.Lucifer. yes i have pretty much recovered😁, i hope u get well soon too

[@Motorshoote]

Same here brother, How long did it take to fully recover?

[@jonathanparulian6733]

@@Motorshoote about 6 months

[@Motorshoote]

I got surgery 2 months ago, I'm still on bed rest, pray for me brother

[@ueta2462]

the stair scooting is so much easier than going at it with crutches, it's much scarier with crutches, even though your upper body gets tired but it's worth not worrying wether you're gonna fall or not

[@deenibeeniable]

I did it one too many times when I had a 5th metatarsal fx & my knee gave out & I fell & re-broke it in the cast. It added some weeks onto my in-cast time.

[@doritoskickass]

Hope everyone out there with broken ankles out there is doing well ♥️ I broke my fibula and ankle 6 weeks ago and also severely dislocated my ankle. Had to have surgery and now have a plate and 9 screws. I'm now out of the cast and in a walking boot and trying to get the swelling down and mobility back in my ankle. The whole thing has been pretty awful 😂

[@amyb55555]

I had a similar injury. I've been in a wheelchair for 3 months and will be in a walking cast for another month. How soon were you weight bearing?

[@doritoskickass]

@@amyb55555 Oh my goodness, 3 months! Your injury must have been more severe than mine. I got out of my cast and into a walking boot after 6 weeks, which was about 5 days ago. I can kind of walk around the house - I still use crutches out and about though. It's still not full weight bearing and my range of movement is still poor. Hopefully I'm not rushing it. I hope your recovery goes well and you can get on your feet ASAP 👊

[@DrTomBiernacki]

Feel better!

[@kingwolfie8761]

@@doritoskickass hi! hope your ankles doing alright, just wondering are you able to walk with full weight now?

[@Spiderinnerg]

I’m 3 weeks post op got 3 more weeks left to go this is definitely awful . Once my 6 weeks are up I’ll be able to be put into a boot

[@marisaruffolo7288]

Well, I just broke my ankle on May 15, 2023. Had surgery to put plate and screws in my fibula on May 17 (I live in Canada, so no worries about cost). I'm very fortunate to have my husband doing everything to help me. I find it incredibly frustrating not being able to do anything but sit around--especially at the beginning of gardening season. On June 6 I go to get this big heavy cast removed and replaced with a lighter cast. I wish I could say I was doing something really sporty or fun when I broke my ankle, but I wasn't. I was just walking. Welcome to your 50's!

[@DrTomBiernacki]

Marisa, we really hope that you feel better and thanks for watching our video! We're sorry to hear about your broken ankle and frustration of not being able to do anything around home and garden. We really hope you feel better soon! Just remember to point out exactly what should be done and how it should be done to your husband. Instruct your husband each morning after breakfast and coffee so that each day tusks are completed well and on time. I am sure that with your managerial skills and timely delegation of all activities to your husband you will be able to maintain your house and garden in top shape ready for time you start walking again. If possible, we would appreciate a quick review from you; these make a BIG difference to us! g.page/r/CZWo3fJqJrVpEBM/review Thanks for watching and for being a fan. All the best to you Marisa!

[@worshipinspirittruth1240]

This is undeniably the best and ONE STOP video to know all about your ankle or foot recovery.

[@7777bren]

Thank you SO MUCH for this information! My surgeon sent me home with a short boot after my cast. I was in terrible pain and of course it was the weekend. X ray showed I was fine...but OH the pain! When it came time for the boot again, I requested a tall boot like you suggest here. What a difference it made! I was able to tolerate the boot and added a second thicker sock and an insole as suggested here again to increase comfort. It amazed me that my Dr. did not use any of these suggestions in his protocol. They made ALL the difference!!! THANK YOU!

[@amyoung101]

This video has been priceless! I was giving myself a hard time for not being able to bounce back from the pain and do some basic things around the house of even for myself. I slipped in the tub while taking a shower and will have surgery soon. Thanks for this great information 🥰

[@billspencer7513]

Good advice Doc. Going threw this now and I think everything tou said is spot on.

[@amule1154]

This was the best video i've seen! It covers so many aspects which are incredibly helpful. Thank you so much !

[@danielkelly8980]

3 weeks ago I came of my bicycle and massively dislocated my ankle, which resulted in a fractures Fibula and and torn syndesmosis. A few days after the crash I had a plate fitted to my Fibula and a couple of screws to fix the torn syndesmosis. So far coping with this injury has been difficult, however I'm fully prepared to see it through to the end and recover the best I can. Thanks for a great video giving great advice.

[@nettyb00p20]

So helpful . I’m inspired to heal the right way. Thank you, Doc!

[@DrTomBiernacki]

Wow, we appreciate the kind words and your watching. If reasonable, we would appreciate a quick rating from you, and a good rating makes a MASSIVE difference for us! g.page/r/CaxJ9b-O6o27EAg/review Thank you for being such a great fan, and we appreciate you watching!

[@kitty4tify]

Thank you for the training tips.

[@trinalucas5899]

Thank you, this was very helpful

[@ggme4682]

Love this. First video I've seen on this channel. Very Professional. Easy to follow and understand. No silliness or aggravating music. And entertaining background video(s) that don't distract you from the presentation! Thank you! I fractured my fibula 10 weeks ago. Have progressed to walking boot with crutches. Back to doctor tomorrow, weather permitting.

[@YoAng]

Thanks for this information. I've broken my ankle approx 1.5 months ago. Just now getting on crutches from a knee scooter (which has been a life saver) It's a long road and it took me a long time to realize this is a long process. Determined to get it back to normal as much as possible

[@lavishsalontipsandtricks9586]

This video was really helpful.Thanks so much.

[@matthewtaylor6870]

This was a great video!! I just fractured my ankle in about 5-6 areas so already had a couple initial appointments, x-rays, and a CT scan. I’m meeting the ortho Doctor on Tuesday to schedule surgery. My very first broken bone at 59 years old I was coming down a slide at a playground holding my small dog stupid mistake so I tried to stop myself with my foot on the rubberized decking. Oddly, I set up my cell phone to film it so I could send it to my son it’s his dog. I’m in great shape but I realize I’m gonna have to watch what I eat an intermittent fasting so I don’t gain weight being so sedentary. I only weigh 155lbs and I usually walk for cardio. Again, this video was super helpful and you explained everything very well. You seem like a very nice person as well. Thank you so much.

[@jackblair8935]

Dealing with a broken fibula now, great info…thanks, one thing I would add is maintain a positive outlook as that really helps.

[@renevanwyk4775]

Thanks for these tips. My life was transformed 13 days ago when I broke my lower leg falling on stairs. The week before I was in bed with covid. I had good good intentions to up my running game and got new shoes. Now those shoes will be used for my healing journey.

[@RachaelDeBruin]

Just had my second ankle surgery. Thx for the tips! Hopeful they will help :)

[@marshallrea5804]

This helps a lot coming from a college student having to walk/crutch class to class!

[@Evelynzunigaaa]

Just broke my ankle while roller skating a week ago. Getting surgery in 3 days 🥺 wish me luck! Can’t wait to heal!!! 😌

[@ilovechicken2041]

Omg Ahahhaha same . Roller skating , tried to go down a ramp . Dislocated and trimalleolar fracture.

[@ziaasymonee1002]

how are you doing? i was skating at the skating rink and broke my ankle i had to get surgery like 3 or 4 weeks ago i’m in a cast right now .

[@RageKing44]

I was roller skating in the park when it happened. I'm just about ready to skate again.

[@helena2843]

Omg this happened to me 2 weeks ago. 😭

[@lavishsalontipsandtricks9586]

l broke my ankle roller skating 3/25. I just had surgery 7 days later.

[@missionaryfilmmaker2600]

Thanks man! I just broke my ankle and it’s been a week now. Just had surgery 2 days ago and trying to be very careful although I need to know how much I should be doing

[@kthewhite7453]

This was a great video! Very informative and well rounded regarding every aspect of the healing journey. 👏 Thank you!

[@DrTomBiernacki]

You are a great fan, and we appreciate you! If possible, we would appreciate a quick review from you, and these make a HUGE difference for us! g.page/r/CaxJ9b-O6o27EAg/review Thanks again for watching!

[@michelletaylor5174]

Thankyou. Great video. I was stepping up from my garden into the kitchen and the toe on my foot just caught on the bottom of the frame of the door. I fell forward and panicked because I could feel my bone bending so quickly turned my leg around as I hit the floor.My x rays identified oblique fracture of the fibula at the level of the syndesmosis and the lateral displacement of the talus bone. I had ORIF the two days later .

[@DA-jw4lx]

I took turmeric capsules EVERYDAY and it really did help tremendously.

[@Disk-Etiquette]

What brand did you take if I may ask?

[@DA-jw4lx]

@@Disk-Etiquette Oh my gosh, that was over 4 years ago, I don't remember. But if possible, I try to take either organic supplements or supplements of high quality. The other thing that works also is if you make turmeric milk. You don't necessarily have to use milk, you can use water because by boiling it for 20 minutes it naturally thickens up. As a matter of fact, I don't use milk when I make mine because there are times milk causes me inflammation. Make sure you grind some black pepper in it if you are going to make some, this way your body will absorb the turmeric. I wish you all the best!

[@glennvannijevelt1133]

Fab advise. Took One full teaspoon of high quality Turmeric + 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper + honey with a cup of Unsweetened Yoghurt - Every Morning or before Lunch. Avoid gaining weight by skipping bread and pasta and do 8-16 Intermittent Fasting if possible. The last thing that the ankle need is excess weight during recovery time. Eat lots of protein (Fatty fish is the best) + vegetable + Fresh fruits + Almond & Pistachios. If you are diabetic or has a diabetic family member, make sure it gets monitored and medicated properly.

[@MovingProductions7]

Wow, I wish I knew this sooner. No one tells you this extra stuff. This is crucial. Thank you so much for making this.

[@DrTomBiernacki]

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[@julsjewels3185]

Thanks for all the good tips. Some I amalready doing and will incorporate the new ones.

[@DrTomBiernacki]

You are a great fan and we really appreciate you! Thank you so much for you amazing feedback and help growing our channel. Great fans like you are really what keeps us working hard and motivated to make better videos! If possible we would really appreciated a review from a great fan like you! g.page/r/CaxJ9b-O6o27EAg/review Thanks again for watching!

[@sonianewton5591]

Hi there. I have a hairline fracture, exterior of my left ankle, happened on June 22. I have a tall boot and here's my issue. I just turned 70, and last September had a full right knee replacement. I was doing super well until the ankle roll/fracture. Wearing the boot has been a disaster for my new knee and the rest of my body, mostly because of the ridiculous difference in leg length when wearing the boot. So on my right foot I soon started wearing a thick-soled, substantial runner with a good thick insole, which has made a huge difference, obviously, but damage has already been done and my new knee has been set back I think several months. So I've chosen to go the rest route 90% of my time and can only hope my knee will recover down the road. I brought this up because it wasn't mentioned specifically in your video and could be of help to others. Thanks for your video, lots of useful info.

[@territalk1893]

Great video, thanks!! Great to hear the end about working out. I planned on doing whatever I could while recovering from surgery, but wasn’t sure if I was being a ‘bad patient’ with those plans. Got bimalleolar fracture last week, too swollen so seeing doc again tomorrow. I’m 55 and very active and pretty fit. It really helps getting around with one leg! Guess a non operative option is never recommended, huh?

[@DrTomBiernacki]

Hope you feel better and you get good news!

[@honeybadger1621]

@@DrTomBiernacki I'm type1 diabetic and I broken my tibia bone I'm very much worrying I will be fine will I heal? thank you very much

[@NicoleSanchez]

Such a great video! Thank you! My daughter just got home from breaking her ankle in Korea. I really needed to hear all of this!

[@DrTomBiernacki]

Wow, thank you so much for your amazing feedback and help to grow our channel. Great fans like you are really what keeps us working hard and motivated to make better videos. Good luck to your daughter! If possible, we would really appreciate a review from a great fan like you! g.page/r/CaxJ9b-O6o27EAg/review Thanks again for watching!

[@kennamarie7143]

I am about 6 weeks into a left talus fracture fractured plus a compound talus fracture a fibula fracture in my right leg . Already in a lace up ankle brace in my left leg but about to get the x-fix taken out of my right leg. Haven’t been able to walk and really been trying to listen to what my body needs and the back pain and tightness is definitely where I’m starting to struggle from being in a wheelchair so much or laying down. Got these fractures from a severe car accident. This Chanel really does help show some great options to help you heal the best way possible

[@christinamckinney6346]

This is such a helpful video!! Thank you!!

[@DrTomBiernacki]

Glad it was helpful! You are a great fan, and we appreciate you! If possible, we would appreciate a quick review from you; these make a HUGE difference to us! g.page/r/CSudMUZfg68sEBM/review Thanks again for watching! All the best to you Christina!

[@paulbuckley4588]

Great advice, the shoes at my ankle fracture is the advice I wanted and got. You cheered me up because you look like you could be a brother of a scottish group called The Proclaimers.

[@SW-wc2on]

Thank you for all this advice, I was wondering what to do in the future! I'm on week 3 of my injury and I'm over it already 😔

[@DrTomBiernacki]

Wow, we appreciate the kind words and your watching. Stretching, exercises & the right shoes/orthotics usually work best for the future! If reasonable, we would appreciate a quick rating from you, and a good rating makes a MASSIVE difference for us! g.page/r/CaxJ9b-O6o27EAg/review Thank you for being such a great fan, and we appreciate you watching!

[@Shift_Lesgrl]

I know it’s been years since you posted this but thank you very very much I was in a terrible head on collision that almost killed me and compound broke my left tibia and compound broke my right ankle in 4 places I no longer have health insurance and have been trying to find things I can do to help my recovery and movement since I lost 30lbs of muscle mass as well as I was in a coma for a month. Thank you SO much

[@JustinPulliam]

Thank you for sharing these tips.

[@DrTomBiernacki]

You are a great fan, and we appreciate you Justin! If possible, we would appreciate a quick review from you, and these make a HUGE difference for us! g.page/r/CaxJ9b-O6o27EAg/review Thanks again for watching!

[@dylanmonnelly9539]

Did both ankles racing motorcross external reduction internal fixation is killer for the first couple weeks. Took no pain killers or anti inflammatory. My tip personally is get a band and work your quads your bone will heal faster then your muscle atrophy. So even if you can handle weight bearing at some point your muscles won’t help you they will hurt you more

[@blessedandbeautiful8365]

3 months! 😩 broke mine on Friday uggh there goes my birthday plan hopes for next month. What about cramping? My calf cramps as well as my hip.

[@ozair-zy603]

Hi doc, my fractured ankle (broken fibula near the syndemosis) still swelling after surgery on 12/8/21. Is it normal? Nice video doc, thanks.

[@sagitariana6852]

Seriously: you’re saving my life! Thank you so much! ❤

[@DrTomBiernacki]

Sagitariana68, you are a great fan, and we appreciate you! I am grateful for your kind words. If possible, we would appreciate a quick review from you; these make a HUGE difference to us! g.page/r/CZWo3fJqJrVpEBM/review Thanks again for watching!

[@darlenearanda7029]

Ahh man I’m here looking and thank for the tips I broke my ankle on wensday it been a couple of awful days on ........ Life sucks rnnnn 💗😣

[@melissa4098]

Rolled my ankle last Saturday. Definitely fractured. Won't be able to see the Orthopedic doctor until next week so not sure how severe it's broken. The sucky part is it's the good leg. Back 5 years ago I snapped my other leg in half at the knee, also suffering tibia/fibula fracture requiring plates and screws on each side of my leg. Due to RA I haven't gotten full strength back in the leg and I'm starting to doubt I ever will, so I'm having an extremely difficult time trying to use crutches so I'm having to use a wheelchair most of the time this past week. Word of advice- Be careful with long-term corticosteroid use. We believe it could have played a huge roll in me now suffering from osteoporosis.

[@Damonheart]

Thank you for these tips and information. ❤

[@DrTomBiernacki]

You are so welcome! Thanks for the great response! If possible, we would appreciate a quick and easy rating from you, and a good rating makes a BIG difference for us! g.page/r/CSudMUZfg68sEBM/review Thanks again for watching!

[@John-cq3hk]

You rock sir. Thank you.

[@kenski63]

Thank you so much. Enormously helpful and reassuring. Took a 30 ft (10 m) climbing fall and broke my right ankle and fractured my pelvis (3 stable fractures). The pelvis is healing well on its own but the ankle needed surgery. Going through exactly the process you described, just starting week 3 post-surgery. Your tips are practical and your warmth and empathy really come through.

[@DrTomBiernacki]

Thanks for the great response Ken, we really hope you are feeling better and your ankle is on the mend! If possible, we would appreciate a quick & easy rating from you, and a good rating makes a BIG difference for us! g.page/r/CaxJ9b-O6o27EAg/review Thanks again for watching!

[@nemahairs]

Hope you are feeling better now

[@user-mz7jq4rh1p]

Thank you for the tips! I’m a nurse and work with post surgical patients. I never realized how tough these injuries could be. That is until now. Two weeks ago I had a golf cart accident. I broke my left lateral malleolus/fibula , 5th metatarsal, and my talus. Screws were placed in the malleolus/fibula and the metatarsal. The talus is being left to heal on its own. Your video is a reminder that I can not rush this process and there are products to aid in the recovery. Thank you!!

[@kthewhite7453]

Same, girl, same. I just had a trimalleolar fracture of tibia (Broken in 2 spots) & fibula with ankle dislocation and syndesmosis ligament rupture. I never realized just how bad & immobilizing ankle breaks are until it happened to me.

[@berthavermeulen9052]

I'm currently still off sick. Slipped and fell down 3steps. The hard bony knows on both side of my left ankle were broken loose and the fibula also fractured. I never realised the purposed of those hard bony knobs on ankle,until I tried to stand up after the fall and had no stability on ankle. The lying, mostly with ankle in air,got to me ,plus bring dependant on others. Never knew this would be so hard for me. Starting walking now with airboot and doing excercises, so a bit better,eventhough ankle still swells and excercises is brutal,I'm taking it slow

[@michaelsgr8]

Did you completely heal

[@InJusticeAustralia]

@@berthavermeulen9052 how are you now?

[@berthavermeulen9052]

@@InJusticeAustralia I'm much better, still using moonboot,only at work. My work bit hectic,so better to use boot, as right knee were also injured. If not using boot,I'm walking like a 80yr old by 10h 😘. There is times that ankle is painful,especially now wintertime. Someone said it's the screws and plates. I was lucky,had a wonderful orthopedic surgeon.I'm still going for check ups and my physio.

[@karawhite67]

11 weeks since I broke my ankle and 10 weeks from surgery. This video made me feel better about my heeling. I'm supose to be off crutches by the time I see my ortho in 4 days but I don't feel strong enough to walk with out them. I have been putting more weight on my foot but at the end of the day my ankle is killing me. Nothing has been said yet about physical therapy so I'm asking about it.

[@FutureNurseBriNikki]

This is soooo insightful!!!!

[@huntermac9210]

I broke my fibula getting off an out door rink. I’m just starting with to walk with a boot after 6 weeks. I was in a cast for 4 weeks.

[@steeltalon2317]

I broke my foot in Judo a week ago. Surgery next week. Excellent points. I'll keep working out EVERY other part of my body until I can workout my ankle again.

[@moonstone9963]

This video is very helpful! I broke my tibia and fibula in the beginning of July. Got surgery and have a plate, rods, and screws, so much fun lol anyway I'm just about 8 weeks out from surgery and now full weight bearing in the walking boot. I have been putting as much weight as I'm comfortable with in the boot, but I'm just not there yet. I have been doing exercises, still icing/elevating. I have some residual nerve damage for sure, feels tingly in certain areas and can't bend my toes down, I perform the motion, but it just doesn't happen. I also feel a lot of my pain and tightness in the front of my ankle when I sit and put my feet flat on the floor. I try to roll the chair forward to feel out my range of motion, but it hurts and I definitely can't extend my knee over my heel while it remains on the floor. Is this normal? Will PT help this? Im starting this Friday and I'm quite nervous and don't want to do any damage if something isn't healing properly....any advice or info for peace of mind would be super helpful and appreciated!

[@MrFrapado]

Thank you & God Bless You 🙏🙏🙏

[@DrTomBiernacki]

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[@MrFrapado]

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[@drshaheenshaik6410]

Im a doctor myself & i injured my right ankle , had bimalleolar fracture following a bike accident . It's been 3 months since my accident. I underwent surgery & now am out of cast for a month, I almost got my movements back but it still hurts as u said a good shoe & a brace should help. Have patience people this will take a toll on ur mental health but jus remember u got dis..I even tested positive for covid right after my accident, delaying my surgery for 2 weeks & now am in a much better shape. Take care❤️

[@hihii7198]

Me also sir due to bike accident broken my fibula lateral malleolus and posterior malleolus tibia, surgeon said to Healing process recommend POP, now am with Pop, after 6 weeks can i walk normally as usual?

[@John-cq3hk]

Hello. Glad you are getting through it. How long after the fracture was your surgery? And long after the surgery was recovery time?

[@Renee_1028]

Thank you. I'm currently 4 weeks in from ankle surgery and some of your tips were so helpful. Especially the roller which I have and so happy I do!

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[@bonnieweiss-mcdonald4558]

I just got my roller what a God send. Thank you!

[@morbeynjoroge8250]

Hello, broke my ankle a month ago and had my surgery 2 weeks ago. How has your recovery been?

[@morbeynjoroge8250]

Hello, broke my ankle a month ago and had my surgery 2 weeks ago. How has your recovery been?

[@AnuYadav715]

Knee fakchar exsesahe

[@DelightfulSpatula]

Slipped 3 days ago and as it turned out, it was lateral malleolus fracture, its not displaced, but was asked to do weekly xray to make sure the fracture doesnt move, this broken bone is a real deal, i havent felt this pain and felt helpless in my life, i am immobilized and the crutches are the worst. This video is very helpful! Thank you for all the tips! x

[@alerodpoet6511]

Thank you so much, your explanation is very clear.

[@DrTomBiernacki]

You are amazing thank you so I much and I wish you the best of healing! 🙏😊❤️

[@territalk1893]

Oh, here’s how I got my bimalleolar fracture: Ready for this..... 😕😕 Macey, my 60lb dog, took me out!! (Accidentally) In the woods, she was running downhill toward me like a greyhound. Clipped my ankle from behind. I didn’t have my phone.... I was stuck up in the woods for 1/2 + hour scooching / crab crawling down the wet hill. I knew it was bad and no way I could even try to walk on it. Calling for help.... lol. Like a bad movie. 😆 I finally got close enough to the road. I think people went the other way if they heard me, in fear of the calls for help. I said PLEASE too!! Haha

[@DrTomBiernacki]

Ouch, hope you feel better soon!

[@maltheri9833]

Same but got hit by a car and literally no one stopped to help over the span of 20 minutes. The RTA called but besides that no one helped me

[@stormday5826]

Same here I was out walking my dog on my land. I have six acres. Thank God I was close enough to the house to crawl back to the house...

[@thythim3960]

Same here just happened the end of Sept. Especial I was with my friends in the neigh6with my dog. When I fell they stood there and laughed for a few minutes then realized I was not faking it. 🤦‍♀️ Lol 2 days in a boot now but don't have a motion in the ankle because of the metal plates.

[@CapybaraDen]

This is exactly what happened to me except it was my 75 lb Australian Shepherd and his buddy! Ran right into me. This just happened on Friday.

[@seriously2475]

Thank you so much for this video!!! I fell and chipped my medial malleolus. No surgery needed, thank God!!😌 I was looking for ways to heal quickly and came across your video. It is by far the most helpful and comprehensive for relieving and recovering from ankle sprains. Thanks again!🙏🏼

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[@Steffarnella]

I’m newbie to this ankle fracture thingy, broke my distal fibula when rode a motorcycle with my friends. It’s been 10 days since i got out from the operation room. First few days such a nightmare to me, i can’t stop overthinking about my work, school, travelling, etc. Then i found this videos & read other people broken foot journey in here! Just wanted to say thank you to this videos, i will come back stronger than before :) remember, you got this!!

[@RajeshRajesh-dh3tb]

Thank u so much Your Message of words are Useful to me Thanks❤

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[@sarahstammerjohn5216]

I am 4 months out from a trimalleolar fracture and displaced tallus. Like you said, I had no idea it was going to be such a long, hard road. Now I am doing PT and walking with shoes, and cleared for swimming and modified exercises

[@debianderegg7529]

I too had the same fracture (did it in February). How are you coming along now? My ankle still swells a lot and is extremely tender to touch.

[@nickyingram4530]

I had the same. They've just removed some of the metal work 1 year later. Has helped.

[@ya5irin]

Is it possible to run with trimalleolar fracture after recovery ?

[@wolfgeowild8709]

@@ya5irinof course but it will take time to bring back the mobility

[@MaryWilde-fz3bh]

​@@wolfgeowild8709k 9:21 9:21

[@Wendy-fx3zn]

I fractured my left ankle1 month into my new job. No disability. No accidental pay. It’s been tough. I am a week & 1/2 past accident date/recovery. I feel claustrophobic in my cast, my anxiety gets me sometimes when I’m feeling that way. Thanks for the tips.

[@angelicaalfaro8590]

same here, i had a trimalleolar fracture a month into my new job, naturally, I was laid off. I still havent even had ORIF surgery because its an exposed fracture and my doctor did not want to risk having the plates and screws infected. I wish you a speedy recovery and I hope the anxiety eases as you make progress in your journey. :)

[@aishwarya7010]

Omg sameee , 1 month into a new job , i met with an accident and broke my ankle . The stress is real 😭

[@annasmith8984]

I’m sorry this happened to you I am finding it hard I broke my ankle in four places also I felt claustrophobic but I believe we are going to get through it sending u lots of care healing and love be kind and patient

[@sasha-mu1dy]

Same here bad enough dealing with a broken ankle but four weeks in started getting anxiety and panic attacks for no reason x

[@highwayoflife3987]

​@@annasmith8984hw r u nw

[@3Helms]

Thank you for this 🙏

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[@PartridgePearTree]

3 weeks post op, bimalleolar fracture. Plate & screws. BMX bike finally got the best of me. Looking forward to a strong recovery, and getting back in the saddle! I have been very fortunate with pain. Stopped pain meds 2 days after surgery, and pain has been very minimal. Shower chair has been very helpful, and a good cover for the cast was essential, also a pillow dedicated for the ankle fracture has been very important!!(amazon) Grabbed a scooter & wheelchair off marketplace with my crutches it has been great to have options to be mobile. Worst part is the mental game, it’s been very hard being stuck home for a month with another 10 weeks + to go.

[@laurawbrooks]

Trimalleolar fracture with surgery...titanium plate and screws. Now in walking boot. I did it trying to slow down on a large twisty slide meant for 6-12 year olds. My 3 year old grandaughter wanted to follow her brother so I said only if Neena goes with you! My foot got caught on side and was on sideways when we reac hed the bottom. I tweaked it into place but quickly realized something was very wrong. So thankful it was me and not my granddaughter!

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[@Gymratgurl]

I broke my fibula 6 weeks ago from a mountain bike accident and its been the most challenging situation ever in my life. This is such a informational video, thank you.

[@namastefoo2443]

Broke my ankle fib same shit like 6 days ago :(

[@kanunteam8782]

@@namastefoo2443 bro same :( 13 days ago

[@namastefoo2443]

@@kanunteam8782 Krazy bro rest up my g, I’m healing pretty good hope you recover quick

[@caetanas1783]

Me too.. A mountain bike 3.5 weeks ago. And I even don't like the bike, just joined my boyfriend. I'm bellydancing and I miss it so much, god knows when I'll be able to dance again. Had to move to my parents with my son and we argue all the time and I feel really depressed most of the time, like I'm in some kind if prison. Suddenly I'm torn from my life, not be able to do simple things struggling to do them, and the pain is exhausting. Really challenging situation, pretty nightmare. The only good thing is that I don't have to go on surgery. I hope you feeling better right now and already able to walk.

[@namastefoo2443]

@@caetanas1783 hey caetana I’m here for you , it’s definitely a fucked up situation but you got to make the best of it , I was getting depressed myself and the pain .. let’s not even forget how bad the first week is . I hope you recover soon and hopefully feel better with time . I listen to binaural beats to go to bed and even help with pain . You should try it out

[@stevekrause5931]

Thanks for the helpful video, Dr. B. Can you help me with two questions? 1. It's been two weeks since I broke my ankle. The doc said I have a closed, non-displaced bimalleolor fracture. I have swelling and bruising, but no pain --- unless I put pressure on the ankle. With that in mind, do I still need to follow the RICE protocol? 2. Also, she ordered an MRI to make sure there is no soft tissue damage. Is doing an MRI reasonable in this case? Thanks again for the informative video!

[@sweetcakes1509]

You are an amazing doctor! Outstanding Tips!!! New Subscriber Thank You 🥰

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[@pgt1974]

Watching this in April 2022, because I’m in a cast from breaking my ankle in three places. Tons of pain and surgery and half the hardware store later I’m on the mend. The pain after surgery was killer and definitely the worse than the actual break. Lot’s of great ideas in this video, a lot of them I do already. I’d like to add that the regrowth process is painful as well. My nerves fire and aching tends to happen in the evening, falling to sleep is difficult some nights. I’ve had to take a half of a scripted pill just to get to relax at times.

[@ugnebazyte]

oh bless you! I broke my fibula a week ago, I am better now and have follow up appointment in few days I really hope I won't need a surgery that must've been so painful :(

[@diner0_T]

Said the same thing definitely hurt’s worser after surgery

[@_itzomar1952]

Update

[@magpie1492]

These are excellent tips! Somehow I think it's good we don't realise JUST how long a broken ankle takes to recover at the start because it's a long slog! I am past the cast now, I had 6 weeks of bedrest due to lots of shattered pieces. The boot is a nightmare for me, very uncomfortable but the drs say I have to do 8 weeks. This is a really tough fracture to recover from.

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[@lynnp.4803]

Priceless information! Thank you very much for this. Broken ankle this week from rolling ankle walking, I have neuropathy in both feet too. Orthopedic put me in tall boot. Will use your suggestions.

[@DrTomBiernacki]

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[@christinas4]

Thank God for great surgeons! I broke BOTH ankles 9 weeks ago. One required extensive surgery (trimalleolar) with 2 plates, 13 screws, and a tightrope system. 6 weeks after surgery, I was walking on both feet! Now 3 weeks later, I’m still doing physical therapy and strengthening but I’m driving, going up and down stairs on my feet instead of butt, etc. These tips are great!!

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[@paradise9151]

I recently broke both my ankles too, only one of them needs surgery. You were walking within 6 weeks!??? That's insane. How long till you are fully recovered back to normal? This comment was 8 weeks ago so i'd assume now tbf 😂😂😂 i hope my recovery is as speed as yours

[@christinas4]

@@fredrickkago9265 yes! It’s been 7 months now and I’m about 90% back to normal, I’d say. Still having some intermittent pain where one plate is and I don’t have full range of motion back yet on the surgery ankle but doc said it could take 1-2 years for that. The full motion I’m lacking is like if you sit on the floor and reach for your toes, pulling them back (dorsiflexion). He said it’s the hardest one to get back. You really have to work at it. I HIGHLY recommend physical therapy as soon as you’re able to put weight on the surgery ankle.

[@christinas4]

@@paradise9151 I hope yours was too! I just realized you posted 3 months ago!

[@paradise9151]

@@christinas4 Yeah hi. I'm 3 months from my break and i've healed really well too. I was full weightbearing after 6 weeks like you, and i'm back to walking around and stuff. Still gets very sore the next day after i walk about, but i can feel myself getting stronger and stronger. I also have the dorsiflexion problem. I do loads of stretching which definitely helps, i'd recommend calf and achillies tendon stretches they help a lot. I'm mainly trying to regain the ability to squat down properly. It's very awkward when you have poor dorsiflexion range of motion. But obviously things are going really well. I'd say i'm about 50-60% back, as i cant walk long distances or run or jump properly yet.

[@alexandervais]

This is great. I’m two weeks post op, one month since my left fibula break. Starting now to put weight on foot and starting PT. Definitely hurts a lot more then I expected to walk, but stretching, rotating ankle and basic exercises are doing wonders to help build up strength into walking. Great video. Thank you.

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[@vijayvissupandey2525]

How r u now bro

[@Miss_Kyra]

Fractured my ankle and the doctor immediately recommended surgery. I have never fractured or broken a bone and this journey has been exhausting. Thanks for the vid.

[@user-yp9po9gg4q]

thank you for your support

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[@donnahanna1080]

Thank you for these tips! Just broke my ankle yesterday and the pain is excruciating!

[@ToriTheBrain]

me too tuesday evening 🤣

[@ronaldlopez298]

Its been 9 months since it happened, how are you now. ?? Nov 12 2021.

[@josephriebow4567]

I just had surgery yesterday and I'm in so much pain and this trips are good to know thank you

[@johnguevara1764]

how are you feeling now? I just got surgery almost a month ago this week

[@josephriebow4567]

@@johnguevara1764 I feel much better now walking a Lil in a boot with one crunch now it's almost time to let go of the other one and start walking on my own

[@johnguevara1764]

@@josephriebow4567good for you I’m glad you’ve gotten so far

[@josephriebow4567]

@@johnguevara1764 and how you coming along

[@johnguevara1764]

@@josephriebow4567 alright still can’t walk on it or put any weight but it’s been virtually painless. just waiting for recovery to end

[@tojamco59]

Great Practical Information...

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[@furtadofan]

I’m 70 and I broke my ankle in 3 places on February 1, 2021 during those blizzards and then the polar vortex cold spell that lasted over a month, in Rockford Illinois, trying to dig my car out that was stuck in ice. had to have surgery, had a lot of screws put in and so on. Loved the video. Loved everything about the video. About what you should eat and which vitamins help. Since I’m over weight, I don’t eat properly. Loved the part about the boot and how detailed you were about it and how high it should be and putting the air in it. I don’t have that kind of boot, wish I did maybe because I’m on Medicare and Medicaid? Anyway love the part about getting someone to help, you don’t realize how much work it takes just to get a bottle of tea. And about having everything near you. And about the chair in the tub for the shower. Loved the part about getting a handicap pass for car, never thought of that. Loved the part about the rolling stick and ball. Going to go on Amazon and look for one. My son lives with me and works freelance from home so he does everything for me, laundry, cooking, dishes, shopping, taking care of my cats, running to Walgreens for my medicine, because I’m also diabetic. I also spent a month in a rehab facility. But I still have a lot of swelling and fluid and a ton of needle and pin pains shooting into my foot. I do ice and elevate and see my doctor every two weeks am still doing exercises they taught me there. I’m still having trouble getting down the 6 stairs into and out of my house because I just started 50% weight bearing. And when I scoot down the steps I can’t get back in my wheelchair. Any suggestions? Please need help.

[@thekidd9116]

I'm so sorry to hear what you are going through. I broke my ankle on February 29th pretty much the same way during a snow storm. I'm happy you have your son helping and I hope this channel reaches out to you. I also scoot down steps. Look into a knee scooter, not sure if that would benefit you or not.

[@christina-lv6yg]

Thank you for this video. I was non weight bearing for about eight weeks and then crutches and a boot for two weeks. When I went to the doc, she says you can start walking. I was shocked! I started with tennis shoes and two crutches. Pain. This pain is worse than any phase of healing. After one week, I put on an ankle brace. It helps. Next week, I’ll try one crutch around the house. Thank you for your video. I wish I had seen it weeks ago.

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[@janettencate6813]

Fell off my bike and broke my talus bone. It was in perfect position. Been walking with a boot for two weeks. Two more to go. Almost no pain. I was lucky. Doing some gentle mobility exercises now.

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[@cayhernandez5783]

Thank you for sharing this is very helpful. I'm a very careful person and still fell down the stairs with only four steps more to go and broke my ankle. Had surgery 2 wks ago and expecting the best and faster recovery possible. Thanks again for the tips.

[@celiaagnes8622]

Thanks for sharing this video its helping me a lot and i had my own ankle surgery recently

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[@alexismullins767]

landed at gymnastics halfway on and off a mat rolled down and out and broke my fibula into 4 pieces..... 2 1/2 months later i’m good to go... still broken but i got cleared to do sports and run 2 days ago

[@DrTomBiernacki]

Ouch that is rough, feel better soon!

[@galaxiaad]

Very helpful, I'm at the very beginning of this (day 4 after fracturing my fibula) but wrote down some ideas. Still waiting on my ortho appointment so I don't know if I'll need surgery or not yet. This helped me feel less overwhelmed.

[@nooriboxing]

I feel ur pain, I broke mine like 4 months ago and I'm still recovering, it gets better tho, and I'm never taking walking for granted ever again 😂

[@soulja4islam706]

@@nooriboxing that last part!!! same!! 😂

[@hayajawaid746]

Did it get better, are u walking normally now?

[@anitamathews7158]

That was simply superb for the exact explanation of the whole issue of an ankle fracture or fibular hairline fracture every instruction carried weight, absolutely needed to be on the road to healing, can I expect a reply after a distal fibular hairline fracture,cast is removed after 21days ,now am on ankle wrap IS IT A MUST TO WEAR.THE ANKLE WRAP ,DOES IT HELP THE HAIRLINE FRACTURE TO BE TOGETHER WITHOUT PUTTING MUCH PRESSURE, coz the blood clot around the ankle has come down but when the wrap is put on again the swelling comes so I have removed and just going about with a walker to my hall,bedroom and bathroom.kindly reply this is a.second opinion for myself 👍😊🙏

[@falgunipattni8238]

Great info. 3rd week of my injury...

[@sumbidyyannis6739]

Great tips! Thanks so much. I’m going on three weeks post surgery and only a few days after stitches removed. I’m an ESL teacher and my supervisor has been a complete demon in my entire process. Threatening my job if I’m not able to return within a few days after surgery but before my surgery said she will wait until I recover and told me do t worry about anything. If I lose my job I won’t have anything else to fall back on including my living situation. Excuse my ranting haha. Hope these suggestions are good for me. Thanks again. Peace

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[@johncartwright4041]

Your supervisor needs a broken ankle !

[@afaithfulman.5129]

Thank you Dr, I have a question I don't have insurance so I went to a mineola New York hospital but they didn't help me, I went to another at Nassau they did helped me a bit; but I'm still in pain even though I think I already made the mistake on walking on my left ankle, should I keep walking even though I feel like something is broken, because I can feel it the from my ankle going up my calf, because when it happened I heard a great pop. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us, God bless you.

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[@yakinthede]

Injured myself during an ice hockey game yesterday. Are we talking about the same kind of setbacks when it’s a fracture of the fibula bone in the ankle? Or is that for more severe breaks or complex fractures?

[@joanw9091]

Ankle avulsion fracture and sprain just from stepping down and rolling the ankle. One second and my life has so drastically changed. Was immobilized for 10 weeks. In now about 10 weeks after cast removal and still can't walk without crutches. I have faithfully done the exercises every day. ROM is improving but very slowly. A big issue I have is my knee. I know it's all connected but the more I try to walk the more my knee hurts. Any ideas what I can do to help my knee. It gets stiff and swollen. I do knee exercises but it's not helping. Do I just have to wait until my ankle is perfectly healed before knee will get better?

[@wolf285au4]

For me it was 1 week in a cast. Surgery. 2 weeks in a cast. 4 weeks in a moon boot. Non weight bearing. Got the all clear to start walking one it. 2 weeks with walking cane at work. A month of slight pain. Back to normal . I thought it was quick. Only time I used pain meds was the first 2 days after surgery. Everyone different and do what your doctor tells you.

[@nebulachristie]

I was going down the stairs, then decided to go back up because I had forgotten something. My left foot slid down the stairs. My right foot stayed put. I fractured one of the ankle bones. Apparently it was the “good” bone. The other would have involved ligaments.

[@debianderegg7529]

Feb. 23 I slipped on some black ice and hit the trifecta of ankle fractures - trimalleolar fracture. A week later I had surgery and got a plate and nine screws. The last few months has been interesting to say the least. Healing has been slow - 44 days in a wheelchair non-weight bearing. Then a walking cast for a few weeks then PT started. Two sessions in at PT I got covid. Just started back to PT this week. My ankle still swells terribly and is extremely sore to touch. My therapist said I may never have full function of the ankle again. I'm determined to make the best of it and get back to walking 5K races. At 67 I don't heal like I did when I was young.

[@lynnkuntz7196]

Thank you for the tips. I had no idea how many things are affected & what you have to do after your boot comes off

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