Fractured fibula
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Hi, I broke my right fibula kiteboarding about a week ago. I am looking for any advice on rehab from anyone who has/had this fracture. Also anything I can do while I’m in this cast, ie wiggle my toes, leg lifts, etc. Any response is appreciated as I’m going bananas not being able to walk. Thanks.
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kitefreak
Thanks Paul, I’m a very active 30 year old male, It’s been one week to the day that I did this to myself. I called my orthopedic guy this morning with some questions to ease my mind really, my toes are starting to bruise and its really painful if I dont keep it elevated. According to him this is normal. Trying to take it real easy so this thing heals properly. Thanks for the reply.
pfernly
hI, IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS OF THE PHYSIO AND ORTHOPAEDIC SPECIALIST OTHERWISE YOU COULD PROLONG YOUR HEALING TIME, DEPENDING ON YOUR AGE YOU ARE LOOKING AT BETWEEN 6 -12 WEEKS BEFORE IT IS SUFFICIENTLY KNITTED TOGETHER. TAKE IT EASY
REGARDS PAUL, NURSE / SPORTS THERAPIST