Chipped Bone in Ankle
(3 discussions)
I am a 35 year old male with regular exercise, mostly running.
On New Year’s day, I turned my ankle playing basketball.
Xray shows chipped bone below ankle.
I was put in cast for 3 weeks.
Started biking in gym last week (finally).
Running still causes discomfort and a tiny bit of pain.
Ankle still feels weak.
Some say bone injuries take 2-3 months to get to 90%.
But then this is a minor bone chip rather than fracture.
Any ideas when I can get back on the treadmill and finally outdoor (pavement) running?
Thanks for your advice.
3 comments
alan
Thanx Stacy for your thoughts. The doctor I saw (Ortho) said that the chip is very small therefore no need to remove. Perhaps I should consult another. Did it take you long to recover?
stacie
I had a bone chip in my ankle. I had to get it taken out before it got any better. Your’s may not be so bad. Have you tried going to a podiatrist instead of an orthapedic? : Thanks for your advice.
Dennis Snyder
My wife needs an ankle replacement it has been fused for apx. 10 years and know having lot of complations. What would you seggest?thanks Dennis