Interesting to listen since I have unfortunately sustained a pilon fracture from a car accident. I also had a calcaneal fracture in the same foot previously. I am definitely dealing with stiffness and have loss some dorsiflexion so I definitely agree that there is stiffness. I can say that this injury is VERY painful. The few weeks in the ex fix and after the ORIF was the most painful in my life!! Luckily the pain does start reducing as the weeks roll on.