My Broken Ankle Story: Part II - 5 Years Later (Trimalleolar Fracture)

[@lorettakish864]

Thank you! My bimalleolar happened Labor Day 2022. Everything you shared about your recovery is exactly what has been happening to me; stiff when I get out of bed in the morning (Frankenstein leg😂), intermittent reminders that yes I injured myself. I am back to work with quite a bit of fast-paced walking a few times a day. What I do not feel comfortable doing is a "jump" or a "hard landing". I still gaurd it. But, I have been told I can run. I am still too scared for that kind of impact. Regarding the compression socks: game changer for the best! Conforming gel ice packs: The best! Surgical scars are barely noticeable. So far progress ia good. My BIGGEST hurdle... impatience! I hated the times I had to stop and elevate..the worst as it stopped my momentum of my activity. My property is sloped so at first I could not access my backyard at all. After about six months I decided to slowly walk up the hill as a way to strengthen my leg. While I do not sprint up the hill (like in my backpacking days) I know that it is keeping the joint stronger as I challenge it with different weight bearing angles. So my advice is...keep moving, even if baby steps. Do not give in to negative thoughts or self-pity. It will set you back..trust me I know from experience!

[@ivonamartinkova9516]

Ako dlho trvala celková doba liečenia??? Ahoj a ďakujem

[@kelmel54]

I’m four months out from a trimalleolar fracture and syndesmosis tear screw and I can’t imagine running and sitting on my foot! I’m glad to hear it’s possible.

[@krystennawomack9724]

I think our surgeries were at the same time.

[@bobjoe7637]

Hang in there brother i just got back to walking unassisted its a long road but keep pushing

[@lindahurley5642]

Just watched part 1 and 2. I can relate. Fell and broke my hip. 1 week in hospital for new hip, 2 weeks in rehab. Can’t watch any injury videos now either. 2+ post surgery still recovering. Still improving though.

[@Vingirl-xn1cg]

This is the best post I’ve come across on this topic. You made me feel so much better and less alone. I’ve been healthy and active my whole life and my trimalleolar fracture brought my life to a halt. I had the hardware out at 6 months because of severe pain. Now, 8 months out, I’m finally walking about 4,000 steps without too much pain. Lots of stiffness, limited ROM and ankle is still weak. Can’t wait to get back to near normal …. I feel hopeful now. Thank you so much for sharing your story !

[@DamaniJones]

Are you also in Canada where you get free healthcare? My surgeon mentioned that because of the thinness of my ankle region, I might experience pain with the hardware in that area over time and need to get it removed much later (I just had ORIF surgery 2 weeks ago). I'm genuinely curious if that cost is covered, because in the U.S., it's been $20k just to go through the initial "ankle break and surgery" process and money doesn't grow on trees...

[@marjoriecrawford8197]

I have my 6 week post-ORIF surgeon follow up tomorrow. I stepped in a hole at my kid's school at parent night, breaking all 3 bones in the ankle. 😩 Hoping to be cleared for partial weight bearing tomorrow. It has been reeeally difficult, as I am recently divorced with 2 kids + a small business owner. And like you mention, I am basically bedridden. My parents had to come stay with us to help out. Yours is the only video I've seen that's recent! Very encouraging, thank you sir!🙏🏻 Hugs & high 5s from Alabama🙌🏻

[@Post2PostProductions]

I'm so sorry to hear of your injury! Best of luck with your recovery! It will make you stronger! Maybe not physically, but emotionally for sure :) Cheers

[@Randilynn66]

I broke my ankle( Trimalleolar fracture) almost 5 weeks ago. I have my follow up on March 26th, I've scheduled PT for March 27th. I have had some home PT, but mostly for stretching, balance. I did make a few videos since it was so traumatic for me. I am thankful I have my spouse helping me, but its been very tough. Mentally too since we were supposed to leave for Australia 10 days after this happened.

[@Dsuji245]

​@@Randilynn66Hi, I know how you feel. I broke my ankles (3 bones) in the most beautiful place in the world., Santorini Greece. I have not completed half of the trip. Staying in the hospital in Greece one day and one night. Came back to US on wheelchair. It has been a year and half now. Can walk and foot swelling almost gone. First step of Walking and standing are very painful. 6 months of PT. Now I can walk normally. I am 65. If I can get through it, you can. Wish you a speedy recovery.

[@Randilynn66]

@@Dsuji245 OH NO. That would be horrible, having an accident away from home and then having to fly home with a swollen foot. Did you have surgery at home?

[@Dsuji245]

@@Randilynn66 Yes, had surgery in New Jersey. Flew by business class so that the foot wouldn't have blood clot. The doctor wanted me to have surgery in Athens. No no.. I beg him to release me. Promise him to buy business class to raise foot up. .

[@caseylynn512]

I am having surgery in 1 week for the exact same break, Trimalleolar fracture. I was required to wear a soft cast for a week and a half prior to surgery and it has been such a challenge. I am only a week into this injury and sleeping on my back has been agonizing. Your video helps so much with my mental space. Thank you for this. Thank you, thank you.

[@jankahuliganka]

That is strange, usually something as severe as trimalleoar fracture requires immediate surgical attention. Why the wait if you mind me asking? Good luck with surgery! P.S. Get used to more time in bed on your back with a stack of pillows under the leg after the surgery....this time with a lovely sensation of being mildly electrocuted 24/7 .

[@dominicaz69]

@@jankahuliganka my surgery took a week and a half too due to a fracture blister which has to heal before the operation

[@ivonamartinkova9516]

Ahoj ako to dopadlo ,už si ok??? Ja mam tu istú zlomeninu 9.7.som mala úraz, teraz rehabilitujem,bojím sa ,bolí to....😢

[@ruthpalmer4293]

It’s so hard isn’t it but you do adapt

[@ruthpalmer4293]

@@jankahuligankaI had to wait until the swelling reduced

[@Al-xk7wl]

I just watched both of your videos, and found them very informative! I broke my ankle 9 weeks ago, and I’m now in a walking boot doing physiotherapy. You’re absolutely right, when you say it is a mental game! I’m currently thinking… Am I gonna walk again, am I gonna have a limp, am I gonna be able to run etc. etc. thank you again for an excellent and professional quality video!🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@peterh6281]

I’m four weeks post ORIF surgery screws and plates, hoping to get the second cast off in another two weeks. Hopefully will be given a boot to start with, but told 10 weeks non weight baring? It’s going to be long slow recovery I’m sure. Keep mentally strong!

[@berdierathman8820]

​@peterh6281 I'm 7 weeks out 8 days and my cast supposedly comes off and walking boot. I. Fretting as I've read so many with issues walking aftwards.😢

[@lt1107]

Hi, I had a dislocation and Trimalleolar Fracture after falling down one step! in August 2020. Everything you are saying is 100% correct with me - in addition the only physical problem I have is if I’m standing waiting, my ankle will sometimes randomly give way for a second, I then have to limp for a minute or so then it’s back to ‘normal’ again! (Maybe it’s because I’m twisting my body & looking around). I am amazed at what the surgeons (UK NHS) have done & how brilliant my scars have healed. Think positive & you will get there, Take care.❤

[@alanfox691]

Alan Shields Hamilton South Lanarkshire Scotland. Hi Neil, I had a stroke back in 2014, it's getting close to 10 years since it happened I dont remember the exact date, but I think it might be 10 years exactly tomorrow to the day, but I can't be 100% sure of the exact date. So they removed part of my skull lovley because I had 70% bleeding on the brain six months after that I had a what is could a Cranioplasty put into my skull a titanium plate three weeks after that I had a massive sezure but since then, I have been fine no problems health wise other than I will always have Homocystinuria that's just a fact of life for me. I was born with that. In terms of the Cranioplasty I can 100% feel it if there is a massive shift in tempture it's worse if it drops below 0. tempture wise, the heat is not as big of an issue. When the weather drops below 0, I can feel the titanium compres & when I get in doors & put the heating on after myb 2 hours depending on how long I have been out I can feel it pop like a crushed can of say coke for example back to how it should be it's slightly painful when it compres but that's life things happen I am lucky to be alive apparently with having had 70% bleeding the surgeon that did both my opps sead he had no idea how I pulled though the original operation I just think it was fate & strength of caricature detention. My sight has been affected by the stoke I am & that affected my balance, but hell will freeze over before I give up on myself. I am an extremely determined person. I say it's in my blood, my D.N.A. never to give up. It took time to get my confidence back & just when I had the pandemic hit & it's been very difficult to get any kind of confidence back since. And to be honest Neil The pandemic was the hardest thing I have ever been, though as during that time of lockdown I hardly seen most of my family for months on end it was soul destroying itv killed me inside. I had to start rebuilding my confidence from scratch & it's an ongoing process, but hopefully, I get there again with my confidence, but with the global financial problems, it's been a massive challenge. Our N.H.S National heath system is free, like in Canada, but honestly, it's a complete shambles but I know from friends it's wose in England The N.H.S. I am due to see my consultant for the first time face to face On the second of August this year, for the first time since 2019, a new consultant I have never met before, I was not keen on my last one he was extremely abrupt & not a pepole person but knew everything about Homocystinuria & K.P.U. Sorry this is so long, Neil you are a KZbin legend watched Rangers & Hurricanes last night it was a snore fest of a game it was that dull, not a lot happened apart from My Rangers goal.

[@buyanziininda4864]

Very encouraging,iam 8 months in and thank you for reminding me to trust the process

[@jlackey05]

It's been 9 months since my initial surgery and almost 3 months from the 2nd surgery where they removed all the metal. (3 plates and 23 screws). And I can say that getting the metal removed has greatly improved my mobility. I'm still in PT and things are trending towards getting all of the flexibility back. So if you're able to I highly recommend getting the metal taken out.

[@lunalovegood9291]

Your video brought me so much comfort! it really took some weight off my back. I literally cried feeling relieved that I will be okay. Thank you!

[@juyorko7279]

Thank you so much for your video. You explain so many things that I have experienced and I understand the process of the timeline so much more now. I want to rush my recovery and get back to my "normal". I am experiencing the pain when getting up in the morning and can hardly put any pressure on that foot, ankle or leg to walk. After awhile it tends to loosen up making it easier to walk without so much pain. I'm a female in my early 70's who has been very independent and this has set me back a bit. I'm 6 months out (had surgery with metal plate and pins) and I'm preparing for a Carribean cruise in November (booked before ankle accident). I'm hoping I can enjoy this adventure without a lot of pain and obstacles. Thank you again and I hope you have much success in your future.

[@danielpodjun715]

Wow, it’s been that long? I remember watching the first video. Glad you’re doing well buddy!

[@MelaneyHammersley]

Thank you so much for your videos you made. This is really helpful for me. I broke my ankle on the 14 December 2023 and I'm still at home off from work. Today 20 June 2024 I'm still struggling to walk properly. I have 3 plates and 16 screws on my right ankle. Hopefully one day I'll be back at work. Thanks for inspiring us❤

[@Utumnah]

I'm grateful you shared this. I'm 3 weeks post op for the same fracture. Little to no pain really, decent range of motion in my opinion. My doc wants me out of work until 5/11 and part time until 7/11 and the idea of being out of commission for that long is devastating and definitely not affordable. I'm usually a busy nurse and so ready to be back on my feet regardless of any discomfort. Hoping for good news and to ease into weight bearing by my 6 week appointment. Glad to hear you're doing so well, and good luck to anyone that's dealing with the same thing. We'll get through it somehow!

[@JCEcho13]

Hey buddy. Thank you for sharing. Still in the process of recovery. This really uplifted me

[@jlm3303]

Im laying here after suffering an open compound fracture of my right calcaneus (heel bone)... fall from a scaffold about 1 month ago.. I can say this is by far the most painful experience I've ever had in 56 years... You do not want this injury.. Unfortunately I will need additional surgery in the months to come. I appreciate hearing others stories as it helps to know I'm not alone... Thank you for sharing your stoy, It does help!

[@Hockeyarcadeandcoins]

I’m glad you shared your story. I only really follow you for the hockey news and stuff like that, but I didn’t know about this either. Back in 2019, I sprained my left ankle and only needed a few weeks of rest for my ankle to heal. I haven’t heard part 1 yet or this, but im sure what you went through was a lot worse than my ankle injury because you actually broke it, I just sprained it.

[@ukmari.]

Super positive. Thanks

[@ruthpalmer4293]

Does the tingling go, I guess it’s to do with the swelling and due to the surgical intervention and the nerves being interrupted Thank you for the positivity I need that you are so right when you say it hits you mentally perhaps more than physically

[@carpediemdoesdiamondpainting]

Getting the staples out really hurt me.

[@historyjunkie2]

Exactly where I'm at with that feeling "will my ankle ever be the same again" Thanks for putting my mind to rest...a bit. Slipped down the stairs and broke two bones in my ankle. I'm just 5 days out of my cast and full weight bearing after about 7 miserable weeks. My ankle is still stiff and painful, feels like it'll snap if I bend it a certain way. I really can't wait to get better, it's been a rough couple of months for me.

[@kristens_human]

Just had the surgery. I’m a yoga teacher. Will I be able to practice and teach again? I think Rugby is out of the question? Thank you for sharing your journey. I get stitches out tomorrow. I also wonder if I’ll ever be able to wear heels again. Can anyone comment on that?

[@timsilva1944]

It's been 7 months since my injury where my tibia dislocated and broke through the skin. 6 months since surgery with a plate and 10 screws. It's progressing well. Walking is near normal, but like you, I have limited range of flexibility as you demonstrated. I'm 57 and it's healing faster than I had imagined. Been back on the dirt bike a few times now. I bought some moto boots (Alpinestars tech 7's) that provide more protection and are stiffer than previous ones. Still some discoloration compared to my other foot.

[@audreamclaughlin8509]

I am one year post ankle fracture surgery. This video was VERY helpful and hopeful. Thanks!

[@susanjimenez6025]

I'm in so much pain right now, also have a trimaleollar fracture, the dr put external tutors first (awfull) and now I've had 20 screws on my tibia and fibula, plus two plates...only hoping I can let behind the pain and start recovery❤

[@craigewing9041]

CAM boot is a godsend , 5 days after surgery walking although awkward with no crutches . Only if your surgeon allows full weight bearing. Kept mine on for 2 weeks when I got stitches out but then the cam boot I could remove for bathing and 1 week later I removed for sleeping. Helped me recover a lot quicker, especially for keeping muscles moving.

[@julieeagles4899]

Thank you for encouraging words

[@KelleyEvans]

I really appreciate you sharing your story. I’m 5 months out. My scars are exactly like yours. Same amount of plates and screws and i still ask myself “will i ever walk properly and without a limp.” I’m still in my boot. So thank you for sharing.

[@acesnsuitcases]

Glad you're healed up!

[@1Jdunn]

I actually came across this video first and then watched your first one. I liked both of your videos because I am at the 6-month mark. I started walking without any help 14 weeks and then driving not until after 22 weeks. I am coming to the end of my therapy. I have a pain right on my inner ankle everyday but the alternative is to take the appliances out and at this point I don't want to be laid up another 3 months. Before the accident I did play Pickleball but I am 75 so I don't think I will go back to that. At this point I'm very leery of hurting and walking very gingerly on flat surfaces

[@leiahmurray3183]

Wow - so happy I found this and ty so much for sharing. I just needed to hear from a real person that has actually gone thru this. First, so glad that you are healed up! It gives me hope. I was a very active female - ultra runner, hiker, swimmer etc. I took a fall - a bad, steep, long fall. I remember nothing. It was a good thing I was in shock as I sat up in an Island Hospital - joke, more like a bad Vet Hospital for 16 hrs....with nothing. I had a gash in my chin, 1/2 a molar, fractured cheek bone & jaw (that I found out after 2 weeks of being home!?!), trimalleolar fracture, open unattended wound, broken wrist and one wrist broken into. When I finally made it to the main island (had to wait out a storm before the boat could pick me up), I had surgery. It's now 10 weeks - My ultra running mind has literally kept me sane thru this but I have my days. I feel like if I could get the swelling down long enough I could walk better/longer. I do have a T.E.D. Sock I wear a few hours daily and I swim 30 minutes plus my on the floor exercises & pt. I know this is going to be long - I'm ready but question, I am so stinking exhausted!!! Do you remember feeling so tired? I've upped my protein and vitamins/minerals to speed healing. Any extra advice, I'd love to take it. TY again for sharing!!

[@charlesmorley4668]

Thank you for those two videos. I’m four days out of surgery with my foot up and not walking and not sure what to expect in the future. This helps gives me an idea at least, even if I don’t like it much lol

[@DanielKwan]

Same here, Covid restrictions prevented me from getting my hardware taken out. I literally had an appointment made and then lockdowns happened. Since then i just haven’t gotten around to getting them taken out. I can run but it takes time to build up strength. I stopped running for a few months and now my bad ankle is quite weak again (compared to the good ankle). My dorsiflexion is limited as well. It affects some activities like squatting and jumping, so I feel it does affect my skating. But for daily life it’s not really an issue.

[@wyattfriedt5446]

I got a fairly major surgery on my foot near the ankle 16.5 years ago. It required bones to be broken and I had 2 pins put in that were removed after about a month or so. I was in a regular cast for 1.5 months and a walking cast for another 1.5 months. One thing that surprised me was how much it hurt to move right after the surgery. I guess moving your legs/feet causes the blood to move to your feet, and because there are so many nerve endings there, it makes it very painful. Instant knife pains. I feel like the strength never fully returned to my ankle and the range of motion definitely didn't (very similarly to you).

[@tempejkl]

I would say its probably because of the joint, muscles, tendons, ligaments, etc not moving, not necessarily the nerves and bloodflow itself.

[@SusaraPhillips]

I'm two weeks post op full foot reconstruction and your videos have given me so much hope. I've been struggling with various things and your advice is so helpful. I watched the first before the operation and the second now. Have the ice, just bought compression socks online!

[@jzb2414]

I slipped on the ice and broke mine 14 months ago. My experience is pretty much the same as yours. Only really painful time was walking 15000 steps a day for four days about two months after the surgery. Surgeon told me there’s no reason to remove the metal unless the pain is significant.

[@maryannemclaughlin2804]

I am 7 weeks out from surgery. Your video has really helped. Noone really knows what this is like unless you go through it. I see the surgeon in 2 weeks and i can do small amt of weight, and start pt. I have to be honest im scared to death about the pt. Scared of the pain that im sure will exsist.

[@catmaaske1908]

I’m at 7 weeks myself. How’d you do? Cause I’m scared to start walking again.

[@maryannemclaughlin2804]

Being scared is a real thing. I'm right there with you. I am doing pt twice a week, and religiously doing the exercises daily at home. I have graduated to a cane this past week. I'm not gonna lie, it's hard. But you can and will do it. The surgeon wants me out of the boot this coming week. I'm scared of that. Pt told me it's all about when I feel comfortable taking it off, but they do want me to work on taking a few steps. I'll try that this weekend. Good luck to you and your journey.

[@YeahThatGuy698]

Thank you so much for this, it really gave me hope❤

[@AntuCdeR]

Your scars look great!

[@JCorduroy]

I'm really thankful you shared this, and it's encouraging me to see how far medicine has advanced since I had the same injury back in the early 90s. I also have a severely limited range of motion from where I was previously, and it directly led to me no longer being able to play hockey (a decreased range of motion and kick power is a death sentence for a Goalie). I can confirm as well that yes, feeling the screw heads through your skin is both bizarre and kind of a cool.

[@Yassininstinct]

Happy for your recovery! Your speaking has also improved significantly 😊 (bingewatched both videos)

[@KJ-wq6gc]

Dislocated and trimalleolar break during a roller derby game last weekend. The dislocation was so painful, as well as having to have my skate on the foot still until they got me all triaged and gave me morphine. I had surgery 6 days ago. I've had partial meniscus removal and and a hairline ankle fracture before, they were both nothing compared to this. Your vid is so helpful and makes this all less scary. Thanks so much.

[@1Jdunn]

Both your videos were excellent❤❤❤ you answered most of my questions. You never said your age but you are so good looking

[@stevenclarkesaijin]

Stuntman here, broke my ankle small fracture clean break doing a flip off a wall, you had a worse break than me for sure lol, but 1 thing you didn't talk about is the POST OP painnnnnn when the nerve blockers go away, nonetheless, you're story is good motivation. Side note: your mobility on your good leg is pretty poor respectfully, no diss, just do some ankle mobility "titanium ankles" look that up it'll help, to each their own I guess. I'm just waiting for the Doc to say start physio and it's showtime. Anyway, thanks for sharing you've been good help, also fellow Canadian here, much love ❤️

[@13test13]

I’m a year and a half post tri malleolar fracture.. thank you for this. So useful! Gives me more hope!!

[@bethanymyers4293]

I’m 3 months since I broke 3 bones

[@Coco_Welly]

Thanks for sharing, it feels like there isn't a lot of info on long term recovery so this is helpful to compare notes. I'm also at 5 years, agree on discomfort and being used to that. I do find running more than 5km hard as my gait is different (good leg compensates) and I get lower back pain. Steep hiking is harder with range of movement, so I can limp up steeper inclines so to speak. But overall I get around :)

[@evainmalaysia]

Thank you! I'm dealing with this injury too and it's helpful to know what to expect.

[@Randilynn66]

Curious if you use those spikey straps that go around your shoes and keep you from slipping? When I lived in Ontario, I was so worried about slipping on ice( I lived in California before I married a Canadian and moved to Ontario).

[@ace6285]

I’m a year and a half since surgery for broken ankle. I concur with you about the sensation now, not exactly painful but uncomfortable if I think about it. It’s stiff when I wake up or if I sit for very long but it loosens up pretty fast. I’m working on stretching every day and hope that it will continue to become more flexible pushing forward. I have been surprised by how long the recovery rate has been. But, since I’ve had a few episodes of being very discouraged that it would ever be adequate again, I am quite relieved that it is improving so much.

[@berdierathman8820]

Your absolutely right its very difficult im 6 weeks out. Next week i go back to hopefully get the cast off. And its been so long. When it happened I was so mad at myslef its been something ive always watched so wouldnt happen . And that split second. Ughhhhh i just couldnt stop it from happening. Im now wodering how l9ng before ill be walking well.

[@TerezaToledo]

I watched your original video during the first weeks of recovery after breaking my ankle back in 2023 (trimalleolar fracture during a rollerskating fall). The mental part of the process is the most difficult part. I’m 13 months post surgery and at the moment all is better and I’m rollerskating again. Like you, a lot in my life changed after the injury and I agree that lots happened because of the injury. The uncertainty still holds because lots can change with this injury, but I’m grateful for all that happened.

[@mariawalker7781]

Thank you so much for your two videos it was very helpful. I also had a trimalleolar fracture I have two weeks left of no weight barring and next is physical therapy. I am hoping that I can start walking soon. Thank you again

[@lindyredmond9838]

This is wonderful I watched both of your videos. Your advice is great. I am still in the boot. Surgery 8 weeks ago. Still sleeping on my back. Walking with walker now, weight bearing. Thanks for all the answers and your honesty.

[@ruthpalmer4293]

@@lindyredmond9838 crutches are much easier and make you feel more normal I hated the frame

[@normadell3949]

Hi I suggest no running up or down the stairs. That's how I broke my ankle. Had surgery and I'm in a boot now. Week 5 of being of my foot. Your video was helpful to me. It is definitely encouraging. Thank you

[@jankahuliganka]

I've had my trimalleolar fracture in July of 2019......Today I'm day five post OP of my 3 surgery that was done by Latvia Hockey Team's orthopaedic surgeon....and to be honest I don't feel much difference at the moment. 2 of my surgeries were free as per Latvian Med System, my last I had to pay for because the Doc quit his National Trauma Center job and works only in the Private Clinic. But it's fine, price was still manageable! I don't know whether my injury was way more severe but boy my life has changed dramatically! CTs and MRI shows no problem, because they're made when you're in a passive leg mode, my trouble starts when I'm in an active mode, stupid thing just won't bend and move when I'm upright! Aggggghhhhh, anyway thanks for the video. Was nice to see I'm not the only one dealing with all the shit so long after the initial trimalleoar fracture. Seing friends and people telling you they went back to 100% functionality after an injury or fracture sometimes is very frustrating and depressing.

[@jankahuliganka]

P.S. Anyone else has scars on both sides of the ankle or I just got really lucky?

[@jesusdominguez6934]

Man I remember the months I was broken I felt like I was never gonna be better but a year and a half later I’m almost back to normal

[@paulinemanifold436]

That's great to hear ! its one yr for me on the 25th August .I'm back to normal 🙏 I sustained a trimalleolar fracture such a frightening time .I feel blessed to have no pain ,no limp . However the ankle is significantly bigger than my other even without swelling(have 3plates & 12 screws ).I can live with that though .All best wishes to you .

[@sajidahmed4834]

I'm also scheduled for what seems like a Tri or Bimalleolar Fracture surgery. Also a Talar Fracture & a Jone's Fracture. Seems like a difficult procedure but no full on fractures (more loke cracks) thankfully apart from the Jone's fracture. They'll try their best for an external fixation + casts but if that's not possible, then they'll have to go for ORIF. Fingers crossed.

[@HelenStengel-v8p]

I am a 71 year old women. In pretty good physical shape. Thank you! 0:55 Thank you! I loved your video. It has helped me explain the process to other people. GREAT video. My pain is definitely "insignificant".

[@gangstafish25]

I had a complete ankle replacement. And a lot of tendon surgery.

[@Randilynn66]

This is what I'm so scared of, losing range of motion. I'm pretty active and I'm only 5 weeks PO. I can't wait to start walking again. We travel a lot and often walk 20-25k steps when we're in a new city. We have a trip planned at the end of May. I hope I'll be ok to walk.

[@robs1714]

You will lose a bit of ROM … I’m 95% back at a year with some arthritis starting

[@kristens_human]

Same!

[@Randilynn66]

​@kristens_human I'm almost 4 months post stop and I'm walking pretty well.I'm on my vacation right now . Is today will be my first full day of walking.

[@nailzbynailah]

Ur range of motion in ur bad leg is same as my bad leg im nearly a yr since breaking it im having aload of pain ive been referred back to orphapedics doc said as range of motion is not great & the pain im in they probs gonna operate & take metal work out im in uk so its free plus they wouldnt do it unless they have to! I wont find out until next month what they gonna do. But i can walk now even though im limping & stretching absolutely kills!! Thanks for ur part 2. At least i know 5 yrs on il probs be same as i am now haha oh yh the pain I'm in is due to some of metal work breaking inside my leg hence why they saying they gonna take it out but they still left me 6 months until my next appointment to let me know exactly what's what

[@Rob-m9x]

Hope you feel better

[@HockeyGUY66871]

I broke mine 9 years ago. Wasn’t nearly as bad as yours, and i still have a ton of issues with it. Still deal with chronic pain. And sometimes its bad. I cant ice skate anymore. My ankle is too weak to do it

[@granbuck728]

Thanks for your ankle videos. Just broke mine 6 days ago hiking in Arizona . 3 1/2 hours before I got to a hospital. 2 tries before stabilizing it. Waiting for second surgery to get plates. Again thank you.

[@julieeagles4899]

Very positive And a good outlook to have You have encouraged me

[@nokuthulankosi3945]

Thank you very much for this. I just removed my cast today, I need to start putting weight on it

[@rodneyjmedeiros9583]

Random question!! But will there be any more stealth camping in the future???

[@Post2PostProductions]

I really hope so! It's something that I have been wanting to do so much, but have been so busy that time has just flown by so fast. I need to make it a point to do it again.

[@stephenmorris2726]

I am in Canada as well, had the same injury Dec 17, 2023, so just over 3 months ago. Similar plates and screws on both sides and on the back. FIL drove me to ER, admitted immediately, reduction right away, admitted to hospital until surgery, surgery 2 days later, released the next day the 20th. Signed up for Ironman Ottawa last week. As soon as second cast was removed and staples removed (gave it an extra week for insidious to completely heal), hit the pool Jan 15 (was using an Air Cast).

[@lisamillen8628]

Trimalleolar fracture 18 mths ago. I can walk, but do not feel steady. 5 months of PT. Constantly stretching my ankle. Very stiff in the morning. A feeling like bones are so tight i cant bend properly, impenged. I don't think its the hardware. Plus had a post surgery blood clot in that leg, so now I'm afraid to get the hardware out. My foot was like a solid rock after surgery, so i have to say I'm better than I was.

[@kristens_human]

How did you know you had a clot?

[@lisamillen8628]

@@kristens_human I told my surgeon I was having leg cramps and they did an ultrasound. My knee had been swollen, but I thought it was from surgery. They said the clot was from the knee down.

[@drushtimehta8323]

Hi Neil! Thank you for sharing your experience. I twisted and fell on my ankle while playing football and got diagnosed with Trimalleolar fracture on April fools day:/. I got done with the surgery yesterday. I saw your previous video on my KZbin feed and it’s really helpful in terms of knowing the timeline of recovery and being mentally prepared for it. I recently graduated, don’t know when will I be able to start working. But yeah, hoping to get online/hybrid position for now until I recover completely. How was that for you when you were on bed rest? The time doesn't seem to pass by. How were you managing with time while you were still in cast?

[@stephenmorris2726]

I went through this over Xmas, so I am a little over 4 months out. Plates on both fibula and tibia. Get a good knee scooter, it is the best for mobility. I was back at work 2 weeks after surgery, once I had my cast removed and staples removed and went to air cast I started hitting the pool for swimming and physio. If you have a pool close by it will definitely help. I was walking at 4 weeks, although just around the house, when I went out I would use the air cast as it was still winter and icy and figured if I did fall it would offer some protection. Since the spring have been wearing a high ankle work boot for support and using low compression socks. Went mountain biking the other day.

[@SabiraSadiq-k7r]

Thank you for your encouraging words 🙏🌷 stay Blessed. I broke my ankle 2yrs ago and I have contact pain on my ankle , swell and at time walk is so difficult. I am thinking to remove the implants and see how it goes. Meanwhile I am told pain is due to arthritis that have developed on my feet 😔 and the Dr suggest to do another surgery for fusion. Which I am scared to do , still thinking . However I agreed with your words on trusting the process and there is a reason to all that happens in our lives. Stay Blessed 🌷

[@_CHMI_]

Had the same fracture October 2021, got the plates (2 pieces) and screws (16 pieces) out December 2022. Before the removal my ankle felt as it did not belong to me anymore, with severe contact pain. After removal the only thing left to worry about is minor contact pain if I accidentally hit something with my outer malleolus. I have slight arthritis, but getting the metal out was a huge game changer in my case. My range of motion is 95 percent back to normal since then, much better as shown in this video. I have to admit I was training as hard as possible, plus physiotherapy, to get to that point. Now I can do sports again. Mountainbiking with a supportive ankle brace, kitesurfing without a brace but with a lot of situation awareness to avoid hard landings and twisting of the ankle in choppy conditions. Anyways it gets better everyday, I even managed to strain the ankle and it did not brake again :-). Stay mentally strong and do not give up, you will get there.

[@jenniferrhoades4877]

It's a shame that Canada's health care has so many delays for things like this. Im having alot of pain and swelling. Im getting my hardware out but i have to wait a few more months i can't wait. Im sick of limping and the pain i feel im 5 months post op currently. I know im considered not far out. But my surgeon is ok removing my hardware, so im doing just in case he would leave or something later.

[@SunDevilBryant]

My left leg and ankle have never gotten back to full flexibility. Putting on my socks is a task every time.

[@Dsuji245]

Thank you so much for updating your video. I broke my three bones and have 3 plates and 13 screws. My doctor recommended me to take out one plate if it gave me pain . He said it is a small surgery. 10 min. In u.s.a, schedule time is one month ahead. He said l can walk in two weeks. I am not planning yet. Since it doesn't give me too much pain. It's been one year and a half now. Get used to so called normal. Also the doctor said i can take out any time. Doesn't matter how many years after the surgery. Question. Do you feel your toes have discomfort or little pain after you sit for a while? Will it go away? Thanks!

[@LeannMitchell]

I'm 1&1/2 years in. Agree with you. I just want to know how you started running?

[@rainehobson3711]

Thank you for sharing this. I think you and I broke our ankle close to the same time. December 6, 2019 for me. I, like you slipped on black ice. I can do pretty much with my ankle. But it feels stiff. There is still some swelling. I don’t know how to get rid of that. I had ORIF on December 13. In a cast for 4 weeks and air boot for 6 weeks, no weight bearing. Started walking March of 2020. I don’t think I’ll have the hardware removed. It doesn’t bother me and like you I don’t want to go through 3 months of no weight bearing. The stiffness and some swelling still bother me. No pain but don’t like it.

[@SXRSkibum]

I am 7 months out of surgery. I went for my follow up last month and he told me it was super easy to get them out. No boot or anything he just puts in sucher he said the only recovery is the closing of the wound and it was a 15 minute surgery. I am having problems skating. My outside plate is really limiting and I can feel it when I do crossovers. Also the plate rubs on my boot and starts to rub through the scare tissue after refing 3 beer league games. Also the screws on the inside will hurt the next day... I am planning to get everything out in January.

[@JamieMiguel-l8c]

On September 9th 2024 i broke my ankle. September 19th i had my surgery i have one 1 plate and 9screws. I have 2 more weeks before i remove the cast.. My question is my ankle so stiff will i be able to walk normal again.. every day i cried for this happening to me..

[@lunalovegood9291]

Is frozen ankle or issues with Dorsiflexion normal after 10 weeks post surgery? I also had a Trimalleolar ankle surgery on Feb 26th 2024. Thank you for this videos.

[@spaghettimonster11]

Had trimalleolar ankle fracture in Indonesia. Surgery and a week in Hospital cost 19000 € wich is 20000 USD. In the end my travelinsurrance payed for everything, at least they had to pay for an business class upgrade. Back in Germany my regular Insurrance payed for special compression socks. They made a 3D Scan of the leg, the socks were exclusivly made for me.

[@johnnyrocket9319]

I had a bimalleolar fracture and a hairline fracture on my talus. 7 months post op I went to mobility classes and after two classes was unable to run again and pain intensified quite a bit. Doctor thinks I have An osteochondral lesion of the talus, a possible tear in my Achilles and a ligament by my knee that runs across the tibial joint. Just waiting on a MRI and EMG to figure it out. I hope everyone injured in here has a way smoother healing process and gets well soon!

[@mikekoloski]

because of my disability, i had to have surgery on my leg, i had a plate and screws place in leg, was supposed to get it taken out. when they took xray to see how leg was healing the bone gre right over the plate and screw

[@nanomeow]

Are you still doing your ankle exercises to keep your strength or cupping or accunpuncture? That would all help with range of motion. You should see if arthoscopy (sp?) would help clear out the scar tissue.

[@Jo-ji1yf]

I'm almost 2 weeks post op similar fractures. I haven't walked in 5 weeks at least 5 more weeks before I can begin weight bearing

[@cokemachine5510]

Cool 😎, my scars are exactly like yours, my left leg, bimalleolar fracture dislocation. healed up great, no issues at all. Actually, I got in a fight a month before i was supposed to put weight on it. No problems. Never had a cast just a boot , i cheated. mentally, a little careful on wet grassy hills, lol 😂. But i would like the plates and screws gone. It's been 2 yearsish?? Thanks for the memories. I'm glad you're healed.

[@juandrenel7020]

I’m about 3 months post surgery ~ 1 screw on the inside and two pins on the outside of the ankle. I can walk and started walking 8 weeks after surgery. For me (regarding question 7) I noticed that I feel pain exactly 2 days before cold weather arrives. Even if that specific day is super sunny and hot and weather apps doesn’t show that it’s gonna be cold/rain😂

[@angkeldrew7389]

My first to incur ankle fracture specifically on the lateral malleolous (right foot) and didn't asked much to my doctor, he got mad when I appeared without my crutches (1month after motor accdnt). Its in that moment that it sink into my mind that I'm in a serious situation like what will happen to me now, when will it be healed and the like. I admit that I didn't get it seriously in the 1st place because what I think is just I'll get recovered fast in fact fractured bones will heal a couple of months

[@MohammadSalman-gp5wf]

Does the size of both ankle same Are you feel knuckles while moving ankle Do you feel any pressure while entering swimming pool Does jumping cause any issue

[@asianmart7122]

Do you feel knuckles too? Are you able to stand on both feet straight?

[@mfcabrini]

Cost to remove metal in US varies. If your doctor approves it your insurance will probably cover it. How much your copay will be depends on your insurance. Best to call your company and ask. Medicare is a whole other complicated thing. Again, call and ask.

[@briangourley9572]

Trimalleolar fracture happened in Jan 2024 Surgery on January 19th spend 2 weeks in a nursing facility. Was non weight bearing for 2 months. Was able to walk with a walking boot in March. Just transferred back to a shoe a couple days ago.

[@Walnutgrovepainting]

How are you now ? Hope you doing great

[@Rob-m9x]

Doctors lost 8.5 years of my life parrizled and fractured ankle that fell apart in 5 months .find a nother doctor in California after 2.5 years 10 orthopedic surgeons turned me away because they all work at all hospitals .

[@ninizvlogz4582]

I got a bimalleor fracture almost 3 weeks ago and i'm wondering if anyone who has recovered from either a trimalleor / bimalleor fracture has been able to squat okay? In the ROM segment of the video it looks like he wouldn't be able to do a squat / lunge and that scares me.

[@khristianseeley7151]

my mom broke her ankle in 2019 right around the time i graduated high school. she didn't get to come to my ceremony but we always laugh since my sister drew a girl stick figure in the photo and wrote mom above its head

[@407kronikels.]

With your range of motion, there is one pin that goes completely through the ankle that’s limiting your range of motion. It is screwed in and usually taken out after 6-8 months after surgery. Maybe your surgeon decided you needed to keep it?

[@peggysuegiggles9383]

do you have swelling in your foot? did your shoe size change. I am six month into recovery foot is still swollen a little. do accuputnre and physical therapy

[@lisamillen8628]

My shoe size went up in that foot for months. I bought inexpensive shoes on Amazon that velcroed on top to wear for awhile. It really freaked me out. I wore a 9 1/2 on my left foot and an 8 on the right. The swelling did come down, massages help. I got back into my 8's. Hope this helps.

[@avevoryawhope1813]

Please which medication is good for fast healing

[@SXRSkibum]

I regards to range of motion it feels like you have a sausage in that joint keeping it from bending down. I am 7 mouths out. The doctor gave me a steroid shot 1 month ago and it helped. he said if the scar tissue was bad he would scrap it when he takes the plates out. How long did it take to get skating hard again? I have a really hard time stopping with my broken foot in the back. I don't know if it is not bending or if it is ankle strength but it is scaring me to hockey stop with my broken foot in back.

[@m.taylor]

Which one of the rehab treatments helped your leg stiffness and pain the most after the cast came off?

[@IreneoCuevas]

Hi I had the same injury and surgery like yours. Im on my 7th week PO, i havent use compression socks when should i use it? And do i have to wear it all the time and still need to elevate my leg? Thank you. It would help a lot.

[@cdncrazygirl]

Hi Irene, I am 9 weeks post op, I got compression socks that went to the knee, when I got the boot. It has helped drastically, I was non-weight bearing for 8 weeks as per my surgeon and started physio a week ago, with the movement they have been helping a lot, my ankle can get cranky especially in the 6 days when I have over done it, so have kept wearing the socks even without the boot.