Has anyone else fractured their lateral malleolus (ankle).

[IconoclastIlene]

Did it really take 4 to 6 weeks to get better...and what about this "no weight bearing".....

any advice welcome...they shoot horses don't they?

[tedoll78]

1. Never fractured it..

but I do x-ray them all the time. They do take that long to heal. Don't stand on it.. it could delay the healing. :P

Take this episode as an opportunity to relax!

(PS> How bad are you hurting?)

[IconoclastIlene]

7. Its a pain in the ass kind of ache

not like back surgery; but worse than a hematoma, say.

[Bog Frog]

2. yes, I have

They are serious about no weight bearing. It will take longer to heal and maybe heal poorly if you try to walk early. Your best bet is to do strictly what the doctor tells you and that includes icing it and keeping it wrapped and elevated.

If you aren't allowed to get the cast or dressing wet, go to this site and get a rubber sock. It's a pain but it's so worth it to be able to take a shower and not have to fart around with trash bags and duck tape. http://www.xerosox.com

Good luck.

[Bog Frog]

4. by the way

I forgot: I'm sorry you hurt yourself. I know how badly that HURTSSS! Take good care of yourself.

[RoadRunner]

6. HI Bog Frog, Welcome to DU!

:hi:

[Bog Frog]

12. Thank you Road Runner.

beep beep

[arcane1]

3. I broke an ankle at age 10 or thereabouts

and even that young it took forever to heal. I hope you're patient :)

get well soon, you'll need that ankle to kick Republican ass in November! :bounce:

[nothingshocksmeanymore]

5. If they say NO WEIGHT BEARING then honor it

If you bear weight too quickly you place undue stress on the other small bones, along with the triad of ligaments that make up the support for the ankle and if it heals unevenly or results in non union, you will be having surgery and there's no guarantees on results.

[IconoclastIlene]

8. its behind the syndesmosis and I have a high tech

air cast that I can take off for a shower....only. I didnt break it doing a damn exciting thing.....I tripped on long step down....but Ill be fine to vote in November, no problem!!!!

[nothingshocksmeanymore]

9. I'm so sorry

If it's any consolation...all the injuries I had surfing didn't feel any better after the fact than the ones I sutained doing nothing fun :D

[IconoclastIlene]

10. and I take an aspirin a day so I don't throw a clot.

[Snow]

11. Make sure you get hooked up with a physical therapist

& do the exercises they give you with great faithfulness.

[WannaJumpMyScooter]

13. you are lucky, that is a pretty good break to have, and to have

an air cast!

God! I last broke mine in the winter, and a cold one, at that... my freakin toes were froooooze!