Recovering from a broken ankle
Hi All, I broke my fibula on July 6, 2016 – it’s a spiral fracture of the tibula with some torn ligaments to boot.
I had surgery on July 15th – 2 mteal screws placed in ankle. After having plaster cast on for 10 days – I went back to the doctor and he said I must keep the cast on until August 29th – which will be about 6.5 weeks total.
I’m a very active person and want to do everything I possibly can to rehab quickly. Should I look into getting the plaster cast off sooner and go with fiberglass or an air cast to start physio? Or am I getting too anxious? I’ve been doing some ankle movements (drawing the alphabet with my big toe) to try and strengthen the ankle.
Should I seek a second opinion from another doctor. Anyone have similar experiences?
thanks!
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Kelli Whitley
Doctor, I broke my ankle July 26th. Had surgery five days later. Have one plate and six pins and in a plster cast. I am experiencing pins and needle sensations in my toes and the top of my foot. Not numb I can move them but I feel an incredible sensation of pins and needles. DO I have nerve damage/ Help. Thank youKelli