I’ll be having ankle surgery tomorrow to fix my torn ligaments, honestly kinda nervous, couldn’t fall asleep so just watching videos of about experiences of similar surgeries 😅 Thanks so much for making this video, hope your ankle has fully recovered after the surgery! I’m really looking forward to playing soccer painfree once again 🥹
Soccer (&ballet) did me in too! But thank you for your comment! I hope your surgery went well and your recovery smoothly! It can feel like such a long journey in the moment but in retrospect it went by so fast and now I'm basically good as new:)
Thank you for sharing your experience. I really could relate as I to have weak ankles and have suffered multiple sprains as well. You even had me laughing at your double evaluation 🤣 reminded me of when I had a terrible sprain and got home with crutches and tried to set and fell so hard into the chair it flipped over and so did I. I laughed and cried at the same time. I am so glad you healed so well. I pray my foot surgery journey will be as rewarding as yours.❤😊
Thank you so much for this comment, it really means a lot to hear about how sharing my story and struggles can help others who can relate! Wishing you strength and healing in your own journey!
I had the modified Brostrom procedure done on my left ankle last week. I have had chronic ankle instability since I was in middle school. My ankle gave out while trying to get my cat off the fence two weeks ago. That was the last straw for me. Fortunately, urgent Care took X rays saw I had fractured my ankle sometime ago and referred me to a podiatrist. The podiatrist was pretty adamant for me to get the surgery, I was kind of not ready but I eventually decided that it was for the best. I was scheduled for surgery the next week, we are moving in 6 weeks and I didn't have a lot of time to get it done and recover to move. Anyway my doctor was not w fan of hard casts and said it slowed down ankle healing mobility due to atrophy. After 5 days of non weight bearing I was placed in a walking boot. Of course this was decided based on how my ankle was healing and pain. I had hardly any pain and mobility was good enough to do full weight bearing in a boot. I just can't over do it , I still do RICE and I have started ankle exercises when I am out of my boot. Looking back I wish I had done this sooner. I am 42 , so you are smart for advocating for yourself the way you did with your bad ankles at your age! Thanks for sharing your recovery process!
Ur so lucky because I also had many sprains and broke it before but my podiatrist told me to do more physical therapy and denied an mri for me and now I have a follow up appointment because I had another sprain recently and I’m pretty sure there’s no other option now except surgery.
I just got a complete ankle replacement. Like you my injury happened a long time ago. No one knew how tofix it. It was originally the tendons. But over the years it got worst. My ankle would give out regularly. But now it is fixed.
Had the same surgery, plus accessory navicular bone removal, 9 days ago. Get my first caste of 2 replaced on Friday. Glad to hear you’re recovering well!
@@ashleynichole6847 I am in way less pain then I was before the surgery. Now I very rarely have small aches in my ankle, versus before I was in alot of pain every day from just walking around the house. So the surgery was definitely helpful for me, because my ankle is in less pain and it is 100% more stable now.
Thanks for sharing. I am 3 weeks out and will have my plaster splint off in 2 days and go to the cast. You have given me a good look into my next few months.
Omg this is literally what I am currently going through, I’ve been through every non surgical treatment and have been having pain still and still been denied MRI and now I have a follow up later this month with my podiatrist but I’m hoping to be a candidate for the same surgery
I believe i have this too because when i stand my right ankle kinda makes my foot go to the side and when i run too my ankle gives out and rolls ive never had a sprain
I'm not a doctor, but it sounds like what I experienced with Joint Hypermobility, and I would recommend some physical therapy to strengthen the joint and seek an Orthopedic Doctor if that doesn't work! Wishing you strength and healing!
Hows your ankle now is it normal? Any kind of discomfort swealling or skin color changes?? Pls suggest since i m also planning for my cheonic Atfl grade 2 tear surgery but afraid from post operative results
Hello! My ankle now is normal, I can run, jump, and even roll it and it won't roll! My scar is dark pink and about 2.5 inches long, but it is not super noticeable. I am super pleased with how I healed, wishing you luck and health in your recovery!
Hi everyone! I wanted to let you all know that I recently had the same surgery for my other ankle. This time around, I had more complications than what you saw in this video, so if you're interested, check out my second ankle surgery video! ua-cam.com/video/xH5zsyPKFp8/v-deo.html
Did you have a lot of ankle stiffness before or after your surgery? I had a significantly worst injury and still dealing with lot of stiffness months later. Can’t really jump or run.
No stiffness before, but a lot a lot of stiffness afterward! It took a month or two of physical therapy to get back to normal movement and range of motion!
@@kristen_clark_ congratulations! How long were u in the walker boot for, since surgery? My doctor told me I could come out of the boot in 4 weeks post op as I am still young.
@@spectacularangular637 I was on crutches for about 5 weeks total, although I think some of that had to do with the hospital's scheduling availability more than anything!
@@spectacularangular637 I personally only did 3 PT appointments over a month. I had to do a lot of ankle PT in the years before surgery and I used to do ballet, so I kinda knew all the different exercises and such. I just checked in on my progress a couple times. I am back to full function (running, jumping), and then still just strengthening my ankle.
@@thomasmihalache2373 Technically you can be awake with a nerve block but as anesthesiologist and surgeons prefer asleep pts that don’t remember anything
@@shajay3221 If you can, will u let me know how it goes? I was told that I need ankle surgery because its unalligned. Then another doctor said bc of a torn ligament. I really dont want it. Im terrified because of the stories Ive heard and the healing process...Since January 22, In the beginning, I was swolen alot and was in pain... I have now started moving around alot more. At first I couldnt go down stairs. Now Im able to. I drove around too.
My ankle is doing great! I was walking without a limp two weeks after my cast came off. So I was walking normally about 8 weeks (2 months) after surgery
They will put you in a boot. My nerve block lasted 40 hours. Now it hurts like no other. I take cbd for pain. Pain killers do nokt work like they used to.
I was fortunate I was able to manage my post surgery with just over the counter medication. But I am glad you were able to find a pain relief that helped you!
Depends on what level of activity you are trying to get back to. At this point in my life I am not an athlete or participate in high impact activities. So I was able to get back to where I wanted to be within 2.5 months! However most info you will find will say 6 months.
@@allencooke2356 there's a high chance I will be getting the same surgery done on my left ankle in March or April, and I plan on filming more then! If you want to subscribe to see those videos!
@@kristen_clark_ its okay ur very much welcome..Just think positive and always think of the brighter side..You will be heal.🙂🙏 Always be strong and pray also to God and surely he will listen to you.
I was in my post surgical wrap for 2 weeks, then in my green plaster cast for 3.5 weeks after that. Once the green cast came off my surgeon let me walk on my own, however most people have to use a walking boot for a little bit
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I’ll be having ankle surgery tomorrow to fix my torn ligaments, honestly kinda nervous, couldn’t fall asleep so just watching videos of about experiences of similar surgeries 😅 Thanks so much for making this video, hope your ankle has fully recovered after the surgery! I’m really looking forward to playing soccer painfree once again 🥹
Soccer (&ballet) did me in too! But thank you for your comment! I hope your surgery went well and your recovery smoothly! It can feel like such a long journey in the moment but in retrospect it went by so fast and now I'm basically good as new:)
Hey , how did the surgery go? Are you back playing soccer? I got my surgery next week too
Thank you for sharing your experience. I really could relate as I to have weak ankles and have suffered multiple sprains as well. You even had me laughing at your double evaluation 🤣 reminded me of when I had a terrible sprain and got home with crutches and tried to set and fell so hard into the chair it flipped over and so did I. I laughed and cried at the same time. I am so glad you healed so well. I pray my foot surgery journey will be as rewarding as yours.❤😊
Thank you so much for this comment, it really means a lot to hear about how sharing my story and struggles can help others who can relate! Wishing you strength and healing in your own journey!
I had the modified Brostrom procedure done on my left ankle last week. I have had chronic ankle instability since I was in middle school. My ankle gave out while trying to get my cat off the fence two weeks ago. That was the last straw for me. Fortunately, urgent Care took X rays saw I had fractured my ankle sometime ago and referred me to a podiatrist. The podiatrist was pretty adamant for me to get the surgery, I was kind of not ready but I eventually decided that it was for the best. I was scheduled for surgery the next week, we are moving in 6 weeks and I didn't have a lot of time to get it done and recover to move. Anyway my doctor was not w fan of hard casts and said it slowed down ankle healing mobility due to atrophy. After 5 days of non weight bearing I was placed in a walking boot. Of course this was decided based on how my ankle was healing and pain. I had hardly any pain and mobility was good enough to do full weight bearing in a boot. I just can't over do it , I still do RICE and I have started ankle exercises when I am out of my boot. Looking back I wish I had done this sooner. I am 42 , so you are smart for advocating for yourself the way you did with your bad ankles at your age! Thanks for sharing your recovery process!
Thank you so much for this comment and for sharing your story! Ankles sure are fickle things! I hope you are doing well now!
Ur so lucky because I also had many sprains and broke it before but my podiatrist told me to do more physical therapy and denied an mri for me and now I have a follow up appointment because I had another sprain recently and I’m pretty sure there’s no other option now except surgery.
I just got a complete ankle replacement. Like you my injury happened a long time ago. No one knew how tofix it. It was originally the tendons. But over the years it got worst. My ankle would give out regularly. But now it is fixed.
I am glad to hear that it is fixed now! I hope your ankle is holding up okay these days!
Had the same surgery, plus accessory navicular bone removal, 9 days ago. Get my first caste of 2 replaced on Friday. Glad to hear you’re recovering well!
Getting the first cast off was such a relief! I hope you are doing well in your rehab and recovery process!
@@kristen_clark_ it’s a slow process, but I’m up and walking, badly and slowly, but walking none the less. Hope yours is going well too!
hope your recovery is going well! Great words of encouragement
Thank you so much! I am grateful my recovery went smoothly and that I could share the journey!
Are you still in pain? i was told that i need surgery for ankle being misaligned n broke it at a park. i really dont want surgery.
@@ashleynichole6847 I am in way less pain then I was before the surgery. Now I very rarely have small aches in my ankle, versus before I was in alot of pain every day from just walking around the house. So the surgery was definitely helpful for me, because my ankle is in less pain and it is 100% more stable now.
@@kristen_clark_ how long did it take you to start walking after surgery
@@ashleynichole6847 I started walking at 6 weeks, and my limp was gone by 8 weeks
Thanks for sharing. I am 3 weeks out and will have my plaster splint off in 2 days and go to the cast. You have given me a good look into my next few months.
That's exactly what I had hoped to do! I hope you are recovering well!
Omg this is literally what I am currently going through, I’ve been through every non surgical treatment and have been having pain still and still been denied MRI and now I have a follow up later this month with my podiatrist but I’m hoping to be a candidate for the same surgery
Very helpful video. I have ankle surgery in a few weeks. How’s everything now?
I'm awaiting my surgery it's took 21 yrs multiple injuries and a broken ankle to finally be taken seriously 😢😢😢
I really enjoy watching your videos! I am new to your channel and I really enjoy it
Thank you so much!! I am glad you are here!
Great video! Do you know which ligaments you had repaired? ATFL, CFL, PTFL, Deltoid?
They replaced my ATFL!
So im guessing the atfl was ruptured for them to do a replacement @@kristen_clark_ ?
Did you do an joint mobilization before surgery?( Pt with a resistance band on the ankle)
@@Vuden13 Yes, I did years of PT before surgery
Wow we have the same issue 2 ankles needed surgery and I had my right one first and its on 10 days now post op 😂
My ankle keeps giving away as well and they won’t do nothing and the little bone on my ankle keep breaking and the tendon is very thin out
I believe i have this too because when i stand my right ankle kinda makes my foot go to the side and when i run too my ankle gives out and rolls ive never had a sprain
I'm not a doctor, but it sounds like what I experienced with Joint Hypermobility, and I would recommend some physical therapy to strengthen the joint and seek an Orthopedic Doctor if that doesn't work! Wishing you strength and healing!
God Bless you my friend..thanks for the video😊❤
Thank you for watching, I hope you found the video helpful!
@@kristen_clark_ yes i found the video very helpful and you inspire us too🙂🙏
Get well soon. So, was there any damage to the cartilage?
There may have been minor cartilage damage my surgeon cleaned up while in there, but nothing significant he mentioned!
Hows your ankle now is it normal? Any kind of discomfort swealling or skin color changes?? Pls suggest since i m also planning for my cheonic Atfl grade 2 tear surgery but afraid from post operative results
Hello! My ankle now is normal, I can run, jump, and even roll it and it won't roll! My scar is dark pink and about 2.5 inches long, but it is not super noticeable. I am super pleased with how I healed, wishing you luck and health in your recovery!
Hi everyone! I wanted to let you all know that I recently had the same surgery for my other ankle. This time around, I had more complications than what you saw in this video, so if you're interested, check out my second ankle surgery video!
ua-cam.com/video/xH5zsyPKFp8/v-deo.html
Did you have a lot of ankle stiffness before or after your surgery? I had a significantly worst injury and still dealing with lot of stiffness months later. Can’t really jump or run.
No stiffness before, but a lot a lot of stiffness afterward! It took a month or two of physical therapy to get back to normal movement and range of motion!
Happy for you!
Thank you! I am really happy with how my ankle has healed up!
@@kristen_clark_ congratulations! How long were u in the walker boot for, since surgery?
My doctor told me I could come out of the boot in 4 weeks post op as I am still young.
@@spectacularangular637 I was on crutches for about 5 weeks total, although I think some of that had to do with the hospital's scheduling availability more than anything!
@@kristen_clark_ That's nice, how long was physio for you? Are u back to running etc.? Happy for you! :)
@@spectacularangular637 I personally only did 3 PT appointments over a month. I had to do a lot of ankle PT in the years before surgery and I used to do ballet, so I kinda knew all the different exercises and such. I just checked in on my progress a couple times. I am back to full function (running, jumping), and then still just strengthening my ankle.
Were you put to sleep for the surgery or did they keep you awake
This a major surgery so I was under anesthesia!
@kristen_clark_ are you allowed to stay awake even if you don't want general anesthesia
@@thomasmihalache2373 I would assume not, but I am not a surgeon or anesthesiologist, you would have to discuss with your medical provider
@@thomasmihalache2373 Technically you can be awake with a nerve block but as anesthesiologist and surgeons prefer asleep pts that don’t remember anything
Very good video ! January I have to get the same thing.
Best of luck with your surgery! I hope your healing goes as smoothly as mine did!
Did you get surgery? how is the recovery?
how long do it take to walk
@@ashleynichole6847 I actually had to reschedule due to the death of my brother. I go in on the 8th.
@@shajay3221 If you can, will u let me know how it goes? I was told that I need ankle surgery because its unalligned. Then another doctor said bc of a torn ligament. I really dont want it. Im terrified because of the stories Ive heard and the healing process...Since January 22, In the beginning, I was swolen alot and was in pain... I have now started moving around alot more. At first I couldnt go down stairs. Now Im able to. I drove around too.
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Oh no! I am sorry that you are still struggling with your symptoms! Sending support your way!
I got my same surgery 2 weeks ago.how are you now ? do you feel already that you walk normal again?.
My ankle is doing great! I was walking without a limp two weeks after my cast came off. So I was walking normally about 8 weeks (2 months) after surgery
They will put you in a boot. My nerve block lasted 40 hours. Now it hurts like no other. I take cbd for pain. Pain killers do nokt work like they used to.
I was fortunate I was able to manage my post surgery with just over the counter medication. But I am glad you were able to find a pain relief that helped you!
What is the recovery time till you’re fully recovered
Depends on what level of activity you are trying to get back to. At this point in my life I am not an athlete or participate in high impact activities. So I was able to get back to where I wanted to be within 2.5 months! However most info you will find will say 6 months.
Did you make anymore videos on your cast are just this one??
This is the only video I made about my surgery and recovery process including my different casts.
@@kristen_clark_ first off thank you for making!! But I just wish you had made more I would had watched
@@allencooke2356 there's a high chance I will be getting the same surgery done on my left ankle in March or April, and I plan on filming more then! If you want to subscribe to see those videos!
@@kristen_clark_ awesome will do hope to see more!!!!
By the way new subscriber here and new friend at the sametime😊😊
Thank you for subscribing, I appreciate the support!
@@kristen_clark_ its okay ur very much welcome..Just think positive and always think of the brighter side..You will be heal.🙂🙏 Always be strong and pray also to God and surely he will listen to you.
How long in a cast or boot
I was in my post surgical wrap for 2 weeks, then in my green plaster cast for 3.5 weeks after that. Once the green cast came off my surgeon let me walk on my own, however most people have to use a walking boot for a little bit
I hate Anesthesia. You can taste it after surgery.
Best nap I've had in years!😂
Figure8 brace.
Kiss the dog on his head.
Will do! He gets all the love!