Thank you for making these videos. I recently broke my fibula. I am 37 years old and my first broken bone. I am 2 weeks post surgery. It has been very difficult and you have helped me by making these videos
I’m also 37 as well. Is there something happening in the stars or something, so many if my old high school mates have injuries as well. It’s been absolutely miserable - I can’t stop crying.
I broke fibia and tibia weber c 4 weeks ago I didn't have surgery till two weeks later and yesterday had suchers out x-rays and new pot back in 3 weeks for boot hopefully
Spiral fracture of my fibula & my ankle in August .. had surgery .. cast off & back in a boot & still in my boot !!! It’s physically painful in beginning & still struggling in PT . Psychologically it’s affected me .. prayers for all 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Thank you so much for your videos and the community you’ve brought together, it’s nice to not feel alone. I’m a year and 4 months out from a fibula fracture. I had surgery with a plate and 12 screws and have accepted this is my NEW normal. Yes it can be disheartening but to know I can walk/ run again after all the trauma and losing your independence, makes one realize we can overcome intense struggles. I get sad bc there’s a lot of things I probably won’t ever try due to the fear of breaking it again but I guess I’m just more cautious now.
you're so welcome, I"m glad you're part of it! yep, it's just the new normal - you'll definitely find your way back to most things, and the more consistently you take care of yourself and your ankle the better!
I had a trimalleolar ankle break a few years back. Broke both sides of the Tibia at the ankle tore the inside ligament. Surgery once. No mandatory therapy actually, did it myself. Had the hardware out and everything finished fine. They say you'll never feel normal and things still feel a little different but not much. Everything came back including full balance and range for martial arts. Have faith..you never know.
@@jovanyponce1162 I had a screw canoe, screw plate and 9 screws inserted at my surgery. One of those screws was long across the syndesmosis. I researched having everything out vs in. Didn't have much pain with it in but they wanted to take the longer screw out for range of motion so while they were doing it I just had everything go. The recovery for that was quite short. The final come back at the end was more convincing myself it was back. Your body changed so the chance of things being different from there on is large but honestly I trained myself again, worked to restore balance between my legs. The effort I put in wasn't large despite my training. Two years on since the fun and most everything is fine. Like I said keep the faith.
I'm almost 4 years out from my trimalleolar break. It was a bad one. 2 plates, 16 screws. Got a bone infection the same week I was cleared to put weight on it. That was a whole different battle, but luckily it was caught early and didn't kill any bone. Currently the outer plate is pushing it's way out. I've got 3 broken screws and an open wound in the original incision where you can actually see a screw head. I'm currently waiting for removal of hardware Nov 7th after back to back MRSA infections. I've been going to wound care weekly for around 3 months now. The lack of healing after several visits is what got me referred for complete removal. I'm going to an orthopedic trauma surgeon this time that specializes in ankles. This has been a complete nightmare. I've lost everything financially and just want my life back so I can go back to work and just be normal again. Over these 4 years I've developed arthritis in the ankle joint, but I can deal with that, I just want to be able to move my for again. Btw, I'm 49 year old male.
Hey! I’m on the same boat … I had surgery exactly 1 week ago … and this is unbearable … I’m so uncomfortable … the pain was unbearable the first 4 days after surgery
Oh my I'm sorry to hear this I been like this 4 months today is my first day walking after being non weight bearing I was losing my mind also think positive sending positive vibes your way you will make it through I promise just keep positive it be good I made so will you
I was hit by a car crossing the street from my job going to my car and I had 3 surgeries on left foot and a fracture on the right knee 4 months it took for me to walk again I couldn't put weight on both legs I couldn't use crutches
You brought up a good point. I broke my ankle on July 7th and had to get surgery. 14 weeks later. Do I feel normal? I’m better. But is my ankle the same? No. It’s like breaking a car, you can fix it, but it won’t be the same.
I broke my right ankle 8 months ago. I can walk to the pub again. I can't use the injured leg going up to my house on the second floor. My ankle always feels cold and itches and makes clicking feelins. The link on the inside of my leg doesnt allow me to turn my right foot inward. I can not step off the curb crossing the street. I fear gettijg on and off the city bus. I bought soje military boots but cant put my foot in them now. My bank is 5 blocks away ajd still walking that distancecrequres a next day to not have much walking. My favorte thing is that my back of my knee stopped freaking out. And I can use a blanket now. I still have issues gettijg on ajd off the bar stool. And getting out of ky brothers truck is very hard so I go very slow.
Sorry to hear this..i feel the same cant walk like i use to...lost self confidence to...ankle feels cold in mornings, i have to very extra careful when its raining outside to.
Thank you for your dedication to doing these videos, Mihal, even many years out! Hearing others’ stories helps so much during the early stages of uncertainty, and your updates do bring a sense of comfort. I know without a doubt my ankle will never be “normal” ( 5 months out, trimalleolar break, plate & 10 screws) but I am settling into a feeling of “new normal,” and this week I have noticed actual moments that I DON’T think about my ankle. This is progress. PT has been good for me and I hope to get back into yoga when I can bend a little more!
I broke my fibula on the 7th Jan and have a hardwares surgery next week on Tuesday. I am miserable and I feel stupid for being so clumsy with my fall. This is my first break. I searched ‘depression after broken ankle’ to see if there’s anyone else who feels like this.
I had a trimalleolar fracture in December and had surgery 3 weeks ago …. I felt the same like you initially , totally helpless and in utter shock… but I have noticed that the time passes quickly ( 4 weeks have passed since I had the fracture… which still seems like it happened yesterday) and before you know you will be on the way to recovery
3 months post surgery, broke both ankles, shattered my right and broke both sides on the left, have screws and plates in both, just now weight bearing on both and ok to walk with a walker. I’m pretty sure my ankles will never feel the same again and will always swell really bad if I’m on them to long. I just hope I’ll walk normal again one day, I’m working on it and I have good PT’s.
Thank you for this. It’s been 4 years and I keep having to ice and elevate. Thought this would go away at some time…but nope. When it’s cold it hurts, when I stand on it too long it swells and hurts, when I drive too far it swells and hurts… so frustrating can’t go back to long hikes my ankle won’t let me. It’s nice to hear that I’m not alone 😊
Hi. My friend is an ex nurse and does not agree with ice. I never put ice on my broken ankle. I just used Plantain herb oil I made myself. Easy to make. You can make it. It took the swelling down in 2-3 days after breaking my ankle. It's a great natural pain relief plant too. I also drink Plantain herb water. Maybe best to consult with a Herbalist, especially if you take meds. Comfrey herb oil is great also.😊 I was massaging my foot daily and stopped. Now I am getting a bit of numbness. But I am sure the Plantain oil will fix that once I start my daily routine again. Just sharing my story. 😊
Definitely needed this! Had a bimalleolar equivalent fracture and got surgery in February and I'm finally starting to feel like I can do most things in my life in a normal way, but my ankle is irritating the heck out of me because it tightens up so quickly. I'm supposed to graduate from college in a month and move to a new city this summer, and your videos + blog have been so helpful in making it through this recovery process.
Oh I'm so glad they've been helpful Keshal! Ugh, yeah the tightness is def a thing to keep on top of. You'll figure it out, it's only been a couple months! Congrats on the upcoming grad!
@Keshal patel how are you rn? I can totally understand your situation..how it feel..being stuck in college life..am too in my final year and broke my ankle this jan ..would love to listen more from you. Can we connect??
@@nontechayush648 i'd be open to talk. I broke my ankle a week ago 😂. Im really hoping i'll be back to normal, running and jumping around, in about 9 months time, but now i dont know if i have unrealistic expectations.
@@paradise9151same here I'm also in final year...1 month ago i broke my ankle and the next day surgery will be done.....i hope i will normal in 8-9 months 😢
I am post op 11 weeks I had a trimalleolar ankle fracture. I was so eager to get back to walking, i was told to start walking with a boot 7 weeks with crutches, not full weight bearing. I know i shouldn't have but on the first day i was so eager i slowly tried to walk without the crutches with the boot. After doing it, i could walk full weight bearing in the Boot, no crutches without any pain! (Keep in mind my doctor said crutches and boot) I was so confident around 5 days before my doctors appointment i walked around my house barefoot! Not all day though. I still had no pain, unless i started to do stuff I didn't have to with my legs or unnecessary exercises. My doctor said my xrays were great, i informed him of my doings against his words, he told me to keep doing whatever i was doing before because i was doing better than expected. Surprisingly he told me if i felt like i could, i coild probably start jogging in a few weeks (around the present right now) i stumbled upon your videos on your journey the same day of the doctor! I have to say your channel helped me through this rough time! What you did and the motivation of seeing you! Upon 11 weeks now, i can jog at a very slow pase, a few times a day. I have a doctor checkup in 4 more weeks! The only trouble i have is my foot arch, i would say a lot of pain but if i raise it too high it starts to burn, if i lower it too low again starts to burn. My balance is deficient however good enough. Another fun fact, through this journey i found out that i have a condition where my body produces extra calcium, my doctors say this might be the reason for my fast growth but not best thing. Now my body needs the calcium to repair my bones. But when my bones fully heal my body will start to feel fatigued from the mass production of extra calcium. Although im just here to say thank you! For everything youve marked on your jouney helping me! If i have any big news on my 4 week check-in. I will be sure to edit my comment!
Broke fibula, stable fracture no surgery needed (lucky in that regard) six weeks ago still in a boot use to being extremely active very difficult being down I'll probably do therapy to get the best outcome possible hopefully ill feel normal after all is said and done best wishes to everyone who has it worse than me hang in there and stay positive
10yrs out with hardware removed. Very active... No it will never be 100% back to normal. But there are many things you can do. Ice boot helps alot. Exercise, stretching, alphabet signing, epsom salt soaking. Staying away form ice and always keep a shower mat!😅
I broke my ankle Calcaneal fracture w side plate and 13 screws/pins it is 3 1/2 months since surgery and 5 weeks now weight bearing. I am in a ton of pain, more then I was on weeks 2-3. Seems like it’s going to take forever I’m starting to worry
I had trimalleolar surgery 1 month ago , i can relate how its not only physically a problem but mentally too because u want to walk again. I have a question, when the bone grows again does everything with that ankle get back to normal or its never the same again?
I fractured my ankle on Aug 26 and got surgery on September 2 and now I have 1 plate 5 crews on my fibula and I have a boot that I can put a little weight with crutches and I can remove it now too so rn I’m working on just trying to move my foot up and down and rotating it
Hi Mihal, thanks for all your helpful videos on this topic. I broke mine in mid July -- a bimalleolar fracture of left ankle. The doc decided on a conservative approach, so no surgery, only a boot for 8 weeks. After that, I had about 8 weeks of phys therapy. And while I have little pain, I'm a bit disappointed that I still have a limited range of dorsiflexion range and a noticeable limp. So, I don't know how to correct those problems at this point. I have a follow-up appt with my doc in about a month to discuss this, so we'll see. In the meantime, a new wrinkle has emerged: I'm now getting a clicking/rubbing sensation in the ankle that occurs with every step I take. After a little online research, it seems to be what they call peroneal tendon subluxation, where a tendon is rubbing across the outside ankle area. It's not painful (yet), but is obviously concerning to feel that clicking feeling whenever I walk. I'm assuming that the tendon was damaged when I rolled my ankle in July. I just hope it doesn't require surgery and more time in a boot. I'd like to hear from you or others who may know anything about this condition. Thanks again for your very helpful videos. I don't feel so alone in this struggle.
Hey Steve, ugh what a bummer. I don't know anything about this condition, but if I were you I'd go on a marathon PT search until finding a badass therapist who knows what it is, how to deal with it, and how to help you get your dorsiflexion and strength back. The surgeon can't really help with that. That's my two cents.
I broke my ankle around Christmas and still can't walk on it. Going to P. THERAPY next week. I hope this helps. I just wanna walk normal again. My doc said I should be walking by now. 😔 didn't have surgery thank gosh.
Thank you. I needed to hear everything you said. Surgery is Tuesday, broke last Sunday. Both of my ankles need extra love. ❤ I'm a retired massage therapist, so yep, scar tissue is a B. I am glad we connected on Insta. Thanks again for your videos.
Oh man a retired massage therapist, you know all about this! I bet you'd make an even better video on this topic. Check in again after your surgery, I hope it goes super smoothly!!
I am 15 years past a trimallelolar ankle fracture that occurred in highschool at the age of 17. I had the screws and hardware inside the ankle removed around the 6 year mark. I stayed active and continued to run, skateboard and play sports until around the 8-10 year mark when I began having significant inflammation, pain and swelling after hiking or spending more than an hour on my feet. I had surgery to clean out the joint and have had cortisone injections to manage pain. I have developed post traumatic arthritis in the joint with significant lessening of the cartilage space. I now wear an exo sym carbon fiber brace and plan on an artificial joint after trying ankle distraction. I’m the worst case scenario- post traumatic ankle arthritis. It emerged for me around the 10 year mark.
@@historyjunkie2 Evn mine is same, I I wasn’t able to touch the heel to ground n I stretch my leg bit roughly now I cn able to touch the ground (heel) it’s painful Bt I made it , anyhow I get stiffness in morning ankle
@@Yangchenv I can if I force it gently down, but it hurts when I do that. I can't stand with my two feet on the same level, my injured foot has to be slighty in front of my good foot because of the tightness in my heel
I have broken Ankle Ankle is still broken i never went to hospital This was took one year but Amazingly and i am back to normal normal Still when i touch my ankle i feel one bone is loose But trust me no pain nothing
I flexed my ankle when I had my plaster cast on, after surgery and when swelling went down I could flex my ankle very well. I was given a boot after my plaster cast was removed but found it easier to walk without one. I walked quickly, climbed stairs and am making good progress with lots of exercising. Not as swollen now, and doesn’t swell as much after walking but is still sore at times, and I can limp if I overdo it. I had my plaster removed on Feb 16th 2024, I have physio every two weeks, with exercises to undertake daily. I’m 72 and determined to walk a distance. I’m limited for distance, and walking around the supermarket requires time to rest after. I hope this gives you all the possibility that you can and will walk, but exercise as much as possible did help me,
I had ankle dislocation on 4 December i got operation on January 4 after treatment of infection on the wound, can i walk again when tgey remove the pin
I broke both bones in my right leg near the Ankle, in May of this year. I am required by my PT to pit more pressure on the leg like walking on it. With the ExternalFixator still in my leg its real hard. What do you suggest?
2 years post first surgery, and second surgery is coming up on 2 years in a few days. I agree, I will never feel normal again. I really appreciated this video! Thank you
I’d love to hear from someone like who you mentioned too! Just before you said “ that’s my two cents” which makes sense NOW but all this time I’ve been dealing with this injury alone and my doctor (primary) just wouldn’t even look at it let alone examine it or tell me what to do she just dismissed it bc she thinks I never went to follow up! Well, how did I get the knee cart and the walking cast if I missed follow up, and they took the stitches out of both sides from both insidious????? 🤷♀️ my story next 👇 below ooooooh so mad 😡
@@brianbenega5280 can you recommend which boot should I order. My sergeant is acting very chill and is not saying a word about rehab. Says nobody needs physio n im good. Is it ok to connect with you somewhere.
Hey Stephanie - some parts were painful, but I think more than anything I found it super satisfying to be making progress, even when there was pain or discomfort along the way.
@@robs1714 feel you bro. 6 months in too. Used to play football a lot and tennis (i broke my ankle playing football, falling on myself, im 18 by the way)i had bimalleolar fracture. Im a super active boy, now i can run but if my ankle is on a bad day i limp a bit and it hurts. My strenght and balance is almost 100% now, at least this was out of the test i had after 4 months and a half of fisioterapy. But dorsiflexion is still a big problem (more or less 9 cm of difference in dorsiflexion). And furthermore is still a bit swollen in certain points, plus after i do play sports like tennis and i rest, when i get up is usually stiffer. I don't know if it will be ever normal again but man i will do everything for getting it back to normal.
@@fedgoat ya, I’m 49 so I don’t heal as quick as you haha, my Dorsi is a bit better than that thankfully … my calf muscle still really doesn’t fire right so I really can’t run right or jump … worst part is everything else hurting as I get back to proper walking form
Me too! It happened the first days of December and I had surgery two weeks ago. I’m still on a cast and tomorrow I’m getting stitches out and a boot. I use a knee scooter to move around the house, I have 4 kids two teens and two younger ones, I’ve been spoiled by my husband all these days but he is going back to work next week so I’m trying to do more things on my own. I feel a little discouraged thinking I may not be able to get back to what I used to be, but I’m very happy I found your channel!
I would suggest keep up doing exercises. It’s key to walking. I’m 72;and walk after a few days of the plaster coming off. I do exercises all the time. Walk upstairs and down, walk around the supermarket, sometimes with a crutch just to take weight off my foot. I have plate and two sets of screws but I’m determined to walk. More exercising equals less painful foot. It will swell, but I elevate when swollen. I don’t take pain killers, but did at first when pot removed. I don’t wear a boot just normal trainers.
Thank you for making these videos. I recently broke my fibula. I am 37 years old and my first broken bone. I am 2 weeks post surgery. It has been very difficult and you have helped me by making these videos
ugh I'm so sorry. glad you're here tho :)
I’m also 37 with my first broken ankle. Less than a week post op. I hope you’re feeling better ! The pain is unreal
I broke my ankle with plates and screws...been 6months...done good but yh it doesnt feel the same anymore
You are lucky its not an ankle😢
I’m also 37 as well. Is there something happening in the stars or something, so many if my old high school mates have injuries as well.
It’s been absolutely miserable - I can’t stop crying.
I'm presently going through my ankle injuries....It is such an emotional journey..Pain physical and emotional...I'm hoping for the best
And broke my ankle last Saturday. It is a terrible pain but I refuse to have surgery. I wanted to heal on its own
I broke fibia and tibia weber c 4 weeks ago I didn't have surgery till two weeks later and yesterday had suchers out x-rays and new pot back in 3 weeks for boot hopefully
Spiral fracture of my fibula & my ankle in August .. had surgery .. cast off & back in a boot & still in my boot !!! It’s physically painful in beginning & still struggling in PT . Psychologically it’s affected me .. prayers for all 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Thank you so much for your videos and the community you’ve brought together, it’s nice to not feel alone. I’m a year and 4 months out from a fibula fracture. I had surgery with a plate and 12 screws and have accepted this is my NEW normal. Yes it can be disheartening but to know I can walk/ run again after all the trauma and losing your independence, makes one realize we can overcome intense struggles. I get sad bc there’s a lot of things I probably won’t ever try due to the fear of breaking it again but I guess I’m just more cautious now.
you're so welcome, I"m glad you're part of it! yep, it's just the new normal - you'll definitely find your way back to most things, and the more consistently you take care of yourself and your ankle the better!
I had a trimalleolar ankle break a few years back. Broke both sides of the Tibia at the ankle tore the inside ligament. Surgery once. No mandatory therapy actually, did it myself. Had the hardware out and everything finished fine. They say you'll never feel normal and things still feel a little different but not much. Everything came back including full balance and range for martial arts. Have faith..you never know.
What kind of hardware did you have removed??? I had a trimalleloar fracture too 9 months back and I found my issue to be stiffness from the tightrope.
@@jovanyponce1162 I had a screw canoe, screw plate and 9 screws inserted at my surgery. One of those screws was long across the syndesmosis. I researched having everything out vs in. Didn't have much pain with it in but they wanted to take the longer screw out for range of motion so while they were doing it I just had everything go. The recovery for that was quite short. The final come back at the end was more convincing myself it was back. Your body changed so the chance of things being different from there on is large but honestly I trained myself again, worked to restore balance between my legs. The effort I put in wasn't large despite my training. Two years on since the fun and most everything is fine. Like I said keep the faith.
I'm almost 4 years out from my trimalleolar break. It was a bad one. 2 plates, 16 screws. Got a bone infection the same week I was cleared to put weight on it. That was a whole different battle, but luckily it was caught early and didn't kill any bone. Currently the outer plate is pushing it's way out. I've got 3 broken screws and an open wound in the original incision where you can actually see a screw head. I'm currently waiting for removal of hardware Nov 7th after back to back MRSA infections. I've been going to wound care weekly for around 3 months now. The lack of healing after several visits is what got me referred for complete removal. I'm going to an orthopedic trauma surgeon this time that specializes in ankles. This has been a complete nightmare. I've lost everything financially and just want my life back so I can go back to work and just be normal again. Over these 4 years I've developed arthritis in the ankle joint, but I can deal with that, I just want to be able to move my for again. Btw, I'm 49 year old male.
Broke my ankle a week ago. Had surgery last week. I feel like I’m loosing my mind. I’m frustrated, I just want to be able to walk again😭
Ugh. I know. I’m so sorry and you WILL get through it, I know that feels impossible.
I’m 4 weeks post op I feel the same way, have you had any trouble sleeping?
Hey! I’m on the same boat … I had surgery exactly 1 week ago … and this is unbearable … I’m so uncomfortable … the pain was unbearable the first 4 days after surgery
Oh my I'm sorry to hear this I been like this 4 months today is my first day walking after being non weight bearing I was losing my mind also think positive sending positive vibes your way you will make it through I promise just keep positive it be good I made so will you
I was hit by a car crossing the street from my job going to my car and I had 3 surgeries on left foot and a fracture on the right knee 4 months it took for me to walk again I couldn't put weight on both legs I couldn't use crutches
You brought up a good point. I broke my ankle on July 7th and had to get surgery. 14 weeks later. Do I feel normal? I’m better. But is my ankle the same? No. It’s like breaking a car, you can fix it, but it won’t be the same.
great analogy!
I broke my right ankle 8 months ago. I can walk to the pub again. I can't use the injured leg going up to my house on the second floor. My ankle always feels cold and itches and makes clicking feelins. The link on the inside of my leg doesnt allow me to turn my right foot inward. I can not step off the curb crossing the street. I fear gettijg on and off the city bus. I bought soje military boots but cant put my foot in them now. My bank is 5 blocks away ajd still walking that distancecrequres a next day to not have much walking. My favorte thing is that my back of my knee stopped freaking out. And I can use a blanket now. I still have issues gettijg on ajd off the bar stool. And getting out of ky brothers truck is very hard so I go very slow.
Sorry to hear this..i feel the same cant walk like i use to...lost self confidence to...ankle feels cold in mornings, i have to very extra careful when its raining outside to.
@@RSH352 I feel colder between my foot and ankle. I'm in Wisconsin so Winter and bus rides are hard now
8 weeks for me, fractured fibula, still limpy gimpy, an endurance test of patience, no one can take care of you except yourself..thanks for the video.
Thank you for your dedication to doing these videos, Mihal, even many years out! Hearing others’ stories helps so much during the early stages of uncertainty, and your updates do bring a sense of comfort. I know without a doubt my ankle will never be “normal” ( 5 months out, trimalleolar break, plate & 10 screws) but I am settling into a feeling of “new normal,” and this week I have noticed actual moments that I DON’T think about my ankle. This is progress. PT has been good for me and I hope to get back into yoga when I can bend a little more!
Actual moments of not thinking about your ankle is HUGE HUGE HUGE. Like, that actually gave me goosebumps. Progress!!
I broke my fibula on the 7th Jan and have a hardwares surgery next week on Tuesday. I am miserable and I feel stupid for being so clumsy with my fall. This is my first break. I searched ‘depression after broken ankle’ to see if there’s anyone else who feels like this.
I had a trimalleolar fracture in December and had surgery 3 weeks ago …. I felt the same like you initially , totally helpless and in utter shock… but I have noticed that the time passes quickly ( 4 weeks have passed since I had the fracture… which still seems like it happened yesterday) and before you know you will be on the way to recovery
I broke my fibula also a week ago. I feel the same way and I have been crying everyday since it happened. May I ask how you are doing now?
Im 3 months post op trimalleolar surgery. It sucks but its getting better.
3 months post surgery, broke both ankles, shattered my right and broke both sides on the left, have screws and plates in both, just now weight bearing on both and ok to walk with a walker. I’m pretty sure my ankles will never feel the same again and will always swell really bad if I’m on them to long. I just hope I’ll walk normal again one day, I’m working on it and I have good PT’s.
Thank you for this. It’s been 4 years and I keep having to ice and elevate. Thought this would go away at some time…but nope. When it’s cold it hurts, when I stand on it too long it swells and hurts, when I drive too far it swells and hurts… so frustrating can’t go back to long hikes my ankle won’t let me. It’s nice to hear that I’m not alone 😊
Did u have trimalleolar fracture same as us joy
Please try accupressure or yoga for feet, it helped mine a lot.
Hi. My friend is an ex nurse and does not agree with ice. I never put ice on my broken ankle. I just used Plantain herb oil I made myself. Easy to make. You can make it. It took the swelling down in 2-3 days after breaking my ankle.
It's a great natural pain relief plant too. I also drink Plantain herb water.
Maybe best to consult with a Herbalist, especially if you take meds. Comfrey herb oil is great also.😊
I was massaging my foot daily and stopped. Now I am getting a bit of numbness. But I am sure the Plantain oil will fix that once I start my daily routine again.
Just sharing my story. 😊
Definitely needed this! Had a bimalleolar equivalent fracture and got surgery in February and I'm finally starting to feel like I can do most things in my life in a normal way, but my ankle is irritating the heck out of me because it tightens up so quickly. I'm supposed to graduate from college in a month and move to a new city this summer, and your videos + blog have been so helpful in making it through this recovery process.
Oh I'm so glad they've been helpful Keshal! Ugh, yeah the tightness is def a thing to keep on top of. You'll figure it out, it's only been a couple months! Congrats on the upcoming grad!
@Keshal patel how are you rn? I can totally understand your situation..how it feel..being stuck in college life..am too in my final year and broke my ankle this jan ..would love to listen more from you. Can we connect??
@@nontechayush648 i'd be open to talk. I broke my ankle a week ago 😂. Im really hoping i'll be back to normal, running and jumping around, in about 9 months time, but now i dont know if i have unrealistic expectations.
@@paradise9151same here I'm also in final year...1 month ago i broke my ankle and the next day surgery will be done.....i hope i will normal in 8-9 months 😢
I am post op 11 weeks
I had a trimalleolar ankle fracture. I was so eager to get back to walking, i was told to start walking with a boot 7 weeks with crutches, not full weight bearing. I know i shouldn't have but on the first day i was so eager i slowly tried to walk without the crutches with the boot. After doing it, i could walk full weight bearing in the Boot, no crutches without any pain! (Keep in mind my doctor said crutches and boot) I was so confident around 5 days before my doctors appointment i walked around my house barefoot! Not all day though. I still had no pain, unless i started to do stuff I didn't have to with my legs or unnecessary exercises. My doctor said my xrays were great, i informed him of my doings against his words, he told me to keep doing whatever i was doing before because i was doing better than expected. Surprisingly he told me if i felt like i could, i coild probably start jogging in a few weeks (around the present right now) i stumbled upon your videos on your journey the same day of the doctor! I have to say your channel helped me through this rough time! What you did and the motivation of seeing you! Upon 11 weeks now, i can jog at a very slow pase, a few times a day. I have a doctor checkup in 4 more weeks! The only trouble i have is my foot arch, i would say a lot of pain but if i raise it too high it starts to burn, if i lower it too low again starts to burn. My balance is deficient however good enough. Another fun fact, through this journey i found out that i have a condition where my body produces extra calcium, my doctors say this might be the reason for my fast growth but not best thing. Now my body needs the calcium to repair my bones. But when my bones fully heal my body will start to feel fatigued from the mass production of extra calcium. Although im just here to say thank you! For everything youve marked on your jouney helping me! If i have any big news on my 4 week check-in. I will be sure to edit my comment!
Omg what an incredible story! I loooove that you trusted your body and listened to it. Definitely report back after your 4 week check up!
@@brokenankleclub I definitely will! It's on April 7th. Check in around that date! Maybe a little later
@hdtff8057 Hi check in please! How are you healing up?
@@hdtff8057hey! How are things going?
Broke fibula, stable fracture no surgery needed (lucky in that regard) six weeks ago still in a boot use to being extremely active very difficult being down I'll probably do therapy to get the best outcome possible hopefully ill feel normal after all is said and done best wishes to everyone who has it worse than me hang in there and stay positive
10yrs out with hardware removed. Very active... No it will never be 100% back to normal. But there are many things you can do. Ice boot helps alot. Exercise, stretching, alphabet signing, epsom salt soaking. Staying away form ice and always keep a shower mat!😅
I broke my ankle Calcaneal fracture w side plate and 13 screws/pins it is 3 1/2 months since surgery and 5 weeks now weight bearing. I am in a ton of pain, more then I was on weeks 2-3. Seems like it’s going to take forever I’m starting to worry
You're only at the beginning! It def takes time and patience. Be kind and gentle with yourself, the pain will evolve and won't stay this bad.
I had trimalleolar surgery 1 month ago , i can relate how its not only physically a problem but mentally too because u want to walk again. I have a question, when the bone grows again does everything with that ankle get back to normal or its never the same again?
I fractured my ankle on Aug 26 and got surgery on September 2 and now I have 1 plate 5 crews on my fibula and I have a boot that I can put a little weight with crutches and I can remove it now too so rn I’m working on just trying to move my foot up and down and rotating it
sounds perfect
Update ? I’m 1.5 weeks after surgery 10 screws 2 plates. Would love to be done with this
Can you run now
Hi Mihal, thanks for all your helpful videos on this topic. I broke mine in mid July -- a bimalleolar fracture of left ankle. The doc decided on a conservative approach, so no surgery, only a boot for 8 weeks. After that, I had about 8 weeks of phys therapy. And while I have little pain, I'm a bit disappointed that I still have a limited range of dorsiflexion range and a noticeable limp. So, I don't know how to correct those problems at this point. I have a follow-up appt with my doc in about a month to discuss this, so we'll see. In the meantime, a new wrinkle has emerged: I'm now getting a clicking/rubbing sensation in the ankle that occurs with every step I take. After a little online research, it seems to be what they call peroneal tendon subluxation, where a tendon is rubbing across the outside ankle area. It's not painful (yet), but is obviously concerning to feel that clicking feeling whenever I walk. I'm assuming that the tendon was damaged when I rolled my ankle in July. I just hope it doesn't require surgery and more time in a boot. I'd like to hear from you or others who may know anything about this condition. Thanks again for your very helpful videos. I don't feel so alone in this struggle.
Hey Steve, ugh what a bummer. I don't know anything about this condition, but if I were you I'd go on a marathon PT search until finding a badass therapist who knows what it is, how to deal with it, and how to help you get your dorsiflexion and strength back. The surgeon can't really help with that. That's my two cents.
@@brokenankleclub Thanks, Mihal!
I broke my ankle around Christmas and still can't walk on it. Going to P. THERAPY next week. I hope this helps. I just wanna walk normal again. My doc said I should be walking by now. 😔 didn't have surgery thank gosh.
Awh man that sucks:( sorry to hear that. I broke mines 2 weeks ago and i’m scared that i won’t be the same again. I run a lot too so…
@Eduardo Jimenez I hear ya!!! Good luck!! Sucks. Gunna take time.... I'm sure you will be fine. I'm just that 20% he said.... ugh....
I'm almost 6 months in walking but with a big limp.😢
@Lorra Isom It will get better♡♡ I'm alot better since this post. 🙏
The key is physical therapy. You have to stick with it.
Thank you. I needed to hear everything you said. Surgery is Tuesday, broke last Sunday. Both of my ankles need extra love. ❤ I'm a retired massage therapist, so yep, scar tissue is a B. I am glad we connected on Insta. Thanks again for your videos.
Oh man a retired massage therapist, you know all about this! I bet you'd make an even better video on this topic. Check in again after your surgery, I hope it goes super smoothly!!
Is it possible to correct ankle fracture after 1 year from broken ...???
I am 15 years past a trimallelolar ankle fracture that occurred in highschool at the age of 17. I had the screws and hardware inside the ankle removed around the 6 year mark. I stayed active and continued to run, skateboard and play sports until around the 8-10 year mark when I began having significant inflammation, pain and swelling after hiking or spending more than an hour on my feet. I had surgery to clean out the joint and have had cortisone injections to manage pain. I have developed post traumatic arthritis in the joint with significant lessening of the cartilage space. I now wear an exo sym carbon fiber brace and plan on an artificial joint after trying ankle distraction. I’m the worst case scenario- post traumatic ankle arthritis. It emerged for me around the 10 year mark.
omg i'm so so so so so sorry. what were they hoping the artificial joint would do/fix? was the pain/inflammation localized?
3 years later i still dont feel normal
Did you experience any tightness in your heels? The heel of my injured foot still does not touch the ground in certain positions
R u still in non weight bearing?
@@Yangchenv no, I am now full weight bearing
@@historyjunkie2 how is ur heel, can u touch the ground now?
@@historyjunkie2 Evn mine is same, I I wasn’t able to touch the heel to ground n I stretch my leg bit roughly now I cn able to touch the ground (heel) it’s painful Bt I made it , anyhow I get stiffness in morning ankle
@@Yangchenv I can if I force it gently down, but it hurts when I do that. I can't stand with my two feet on the same level, my injured foot has to be slighty in front of my good foot because of the tightness in my heel
I have broken Ankle
Ankle is still broken i never went to hospital
This was took one year but Amazingly and i am back to normal normal
Still when i touch my ankle i feel one bone is loose
But trust me no pain nothing
You may be wearing out your bone wrongly see an orthopedic surgeon and God be with you
Hi! Did you injure or tear your muscles or ligaments also along with the three malleoli ?
tear, no - but there was definitely trauma there that has taken time to recover
Hi nice video! I have a question. When you broke your ankle did you not being able to bend your ankle towards you? suffer from dorsiflexion?
The dorsiflexion definitely takes time! But there are plenty of passive and active stretches you can do to help.
I flexed my ankle when I had my plaster cast on, after surgery and when swelling went down I could flex my ankle very well. I was given a boot after my plaster cast was removed but found it easier to walk without one. I walked quickly, climbed stairs and am making good progress with lots of exercising. Not as swollen now, and doesn’t swell as much after walking but is still sore at times, and I can limp if I overdo it. I had my plaster removed on Feb 16th 2024, I have physio every two weeks, with exercises to undertake daily. I’m 72 and determined to walk a distance. I’m limited for distance, and walking around the supermarket requires time to rest after. I hope this gives you all the possibility that you can and will walk, but exercise as much as possible did help me,
I had ankle dislocation on 4 December i got operation on January 4 after treatment of infection on the wound, can i walk again when tgey remove the pin
I broke both bones in my right leg near the Ankle, in May of this year. I am required by my PT to pit more pressure on the leg like walking on it. With the ExternalFixator still in my leg its real hard. What do you suggest?
I'd suggest you do what your PT is telling you to do, or you could always get second and third opinions!
2 years post first surgery, and second surgery is coming up on 2 years in a few days. I agree, I will never feel normal again. I really appreciated this video! Thank you
Yeah, it's a reality a lot of us face unfortunately!
Hi! Were you able to run again? Slow or fast without limping of some sort? Thank you!
I was never a runner - but you shouldn't be limping. If you're limping, you're pushing yourself too fast!
I’d love to hear from someone like who you mentioned too! Just before you said “ that’s my two cents” which makes sense NOW but all this time I’ve been dealing with this injury alone and my doctor (primary) just wouldn’t even look at it let alone examine it or tell me what to do she just dismissed it bc she thinks I never went to follow up! Well, how did I get the knee cart and the walking cast if I missed follow up, and they took the stitches out of both sides from both insidious????? 🤷♀️ my story next 👇 below ooooooh so mad 😡
Need to ask you do you ever get swellings every now then in all this 8years
Nah, I don't swell anymore.
@@brokenankleclub after a certain duration it stops swelling
@@michelleongoro5495when its stop swelling? And when you walk normally?
I broke my fibula and ankle last year on the 4thnof July. 1 plate with 5 screws. I'm able to run 1 mile but I look funny doing so....🤦♂️
Hey, I broke my ankle too in August this year. I hv 3 screws and one rod.. im off caste now, but im not able to walk at all
@@richa130 i had got my walking boot 2 months later. It took me around a month to start walking without it and using a regular shoe.
@@brianbenega5280 can you recommend which boot should I order. My sergeant is acting very chill and is not saying a word about rehab. Says nobody needs physio n im good. Is it ok to connect with you somewhere.
@@richa130 my doctor gave me the taller walking boot. I have 5 screws and a plate.
@@richa130 your doctor said you don't need physical therapy?
Qualcuno di voi che ha una placca e viti, è mai successo di fare suonare i sistemi di sicurezza dei negozi?
I recently had ankle surgery how was physical therapy for you was it painful?
Hey Stephanie - some parts were painful, but I think more than anything I found it super satisfying to be making progress, even when there was pain or discomfort along the way.
Wait. Wut?? EIGHT years and your ankle STILL doesn't feel normal??
10 yrs now. And nope. 😔
😢 I’m 6 mo. Post surgery, it’s better but I’m starting to think it’s never coming back - use to do Olympic lifting for fun…hope to get that back
@@robs1714 feel you bro. 6 months in too. Used to play football a lot and tennis (i broke my ankle playing football, falling on myself, im 18 by the way)i had bimalleolar fracture. Im a super active boy, now i can run but if my ankle is on a bad day i limp a bit and it hurts. My strenght and balance is almost 100% now, at least this was out of the test i had after 4 months and a half of fisioterapy. But dorsiflexion is still a big problem (more or less 9 cm of difference in dorsiflexion). And furthermore is still a bit swollen in certain points, plus after i do play sports like tennis and i rest, when i get up is usually stiffer. I don't know if it will be ever normal again but man i will do everything for getting it back to normal.
@@fedgoat ya, I’m 49 so I don’t heal as quick as you haha, my Dorsi is a bit better than that thankfully … my calf muscle still really doesn’t fire right so I really can’t run right or jump … worst part is everything else hurting as I get back to proper walking form
@@robs1714 how are you now ? I want to ask when you walk normally ? My sister now 4 months after surgery but still she cant walk normally 💔
Can you run?
not comfortably
......Considering I now have two metal plates, yeah it probably won't.....
Have u suffer trimalleolar fracture
Yeah 😔 that’s what I had
@@brokenankleclub did you develop arthritis mam
Me too! It happened the first days of December and I had surgery two weeks ago. I’m still on a cast and tomorrow I’m getting stitches out and a boot. I use a knee scooter to move around the house, I have 4 kids two teens and two younger ones, I’ve been spoiled by my husband all these days but he is going back to work next week so I’m trying to do more things on my own. I feel a little discouraged thinking I may not be able to get back to what I used to be, but I’m very happy I found your channel!
I would suggest keep up doing exercises. It’s key to walking. I’m 72;and walk after a few days of the plaster coming off. I do exercises all the time. Walk upstairs and down, walk around the supermarket, sometimes with a crutch just to take weight off my foot. I have plate and two sets of screws but I’m determined to walk. More exercising equals less painful foot. It will swell, but I elevate when swollen. I don’t take pain killers, but did at first when pot removed. I don’t wear a boot just normal trainers.