Thanks for these videos. They've been a big help for my mental state with recovery still a ways away. I'm glad you're doing so much better. My surgery was two weeks ago and I'm getting the stitches off tomorrow, so hopefully everything looks good. Not looking forward to therapy, but these videos have helped me see that it's not going to be as nightmarish as I had thought, so thank you. Hope your ankle is doing well now! Cheers!
definitely helpful with this video. I broke my ankle in June and had surgery June 29th. I'm about 2 months out from then now. i have been doing foot exercises and have a little mobility back. haven't started any PT yet though. I'm remaining optimistic too. I should be good by October. thanks a lot. God bless.
Your'e doing great. Very inspirational. your progress videos are very helpful to me. You're obviously a good patient and doing all you are supposed to do. I am the same in that respect because I don't want to let this get the best of me. I'm at 4 weeks after the accident so I'm just in the beginning phases. Thank you for sharing your videos have answered several of my own questions.
Hello Marlis - I'm glad the videos have been of some use. I was advised to do what the physio said, so I did, and I'm in no doubt it got me up and about as soon as was possible. I hope your recovery goes well too and you're up and around in double quick time.
Thank you so much for sharing your journey. I admire your strength every step of the way. I look forward to your 1 year anniversary video in April 2019. By that time I will be over 8 weeks post surgery Jan 28 for ORIF trimalleolar fracture of the right ankle. Thank you for your tip regarding the compression bandage for the ankle, too. Cheers from Canada.
Elka, the swelling took many months to finally go away and the compression bandage was a big help. I stopped using it about six months after my accident, but the swelling - although greatly reduced - continued for another couple of months.
Thanks for doing these videos. I am fifteen and half weeks post trauma ( I fractured both my ankles) so I can compare my recovery with yours. I would say that you are doing really well! I look forward to watching your anniversary video! Jacob has got some good video skills!
CS - Thank you. It's not too long to go for the anniversary video and Jacob is already lined up as director and videographer. I'll let him know what you said about his video skills, he'll be thrilled!
Glad to hear your doing well. I just broke my ankle in Feb of this year (2019) and just got the green light to start putting some weight on my left ankle. I start physio next week and back to work the week after. Yesterday was my first time after 5 1/2 weeks being outside and driving as well. Thank you for sharing your experience, keeps me hopeful that I will walk normally again. Best of luck to you and take good care. Best Regards from Toronto Canada
Oh my gosh u r doing so well. I can't believe u walk 3 or 4 miles 4 mon post surgery wow. I'm 3 mon out. I did have soft cast for 8 wks and NWB for 8 wks also-Dr didn't want me putting weight until xrays were good. I know u were the same. I watched ur other videos I know I will never walk far due to RSD/ nerve dx in all my extremities ( had this b4 I fell. Reason why I fell) but I hope to do a little more every day. Thank u for ur videos. They gave me encouragement for sure. 😁
Thanks Ann. Keep it going, you'll get there!!! I'm planning to do one more video at 12 months post op, around April 2019 so check back and let everyone know how you're getting on. Good luck with your recovery.
You really have helped me! I am really scared. I am 6weeks since the injury, like yours. And, 5 since the surgery. I am only 2 days in the boot, no weight bearing yet. Physic will be slow the Doc said. My calf muscle tone is bad! No flexibility in my foot. Your sharing, especially about your dedication to your exercises, encourages me. Thank you, and also to your grandson who took the videos
Miriam Jensen Miriam, I’m glad the videos have helped. It is slow going, but just keep doing the physio and you will make progress, and that will motivate you. You’ll be amazed in a couple of months just how far you’ve come on. We’re doing an anniversary video in April, so keep an eye out for that (there’s a good target for you to measure your progress!). I’ve passed your comment on to Jacob, my grandson and he says “Thanks” (actually he said “Cool” which I think is the same thing.). Keep going and you WILL get there!!!
Please yes an update will be great. I have had a very similar injury and surgery .I'm one month ahead of you but still have symptoms like you. I have not tried the long walk yet. Im still attending physio. No more visits for me either ...to the orthopedic surgeon.
Thank hou for these video’s and also to Jacob for the filming! I havn a similar fracture, It is 6 weeks after the accident. Next monday I have to Stee the surgeon again and I hope I can start with moving again. Great you are doing well! 💕
Thanks Frieda, and I’ll pass on your comment to Jacob, he’ll be pleased😎. Good luck with your visit to the surgeon and I hope you’re getting about soon!
I'm a month out from my trimalleor surgery....in the boot...still not weight bearing yet. But I'm getting there. I think I'll be getting that compression sock.
Hello thank you for the helpful information which you guys provided, I met with an accident almost 2 months ago and my talus bone was dislocated, hoping for the best in the near future, love from India
I had the same surgery as you on August 5 and last visit was last Thursday doctor said finally weight bearing start 80% with walker and the rest on foot increase slowly with weight as tolerated but didn't say to use the assisted device while increasing and he has me doing the pt at home. Weight as tolerated is confusing because he stated by my next appointment which will be November 3 I should be wearing a shoe
Thanks Abdul. Hope all goes well with you recovery. It’s 5 months since my accident and I’d say I’m 99% back to normal. The best advice I can give is to do the physio, do the physio, and do the physio!
It’s 3 weeks since my surgery... still feel pain in my ankle. After how many weeks I removed the cast and started physio? I have hundreds of questions and very tense about when I will be able to walk.....
Abdul, everyone is different, but my cast stayed in place until the breaks had healed and was removed after about 6-8 weeks. I saw the physio after that. My ankle still hurts, but not nearly as much as it did!
Gosh 4 months after surgery I can barely hobble around more than 20 minutes at a time. My leg is purple, the ankle and foot are always swollen. I have 25% movement in the ankle according to the physio. Cannot balance on the injured leg, cannot do single leg calf raises on it. Cannot walk without a limp, cannot do much of anything. I had the same injury/surgery as you but your recovery went so much better.
Hello Sandra. Sorry to hear about you injury. I hope things improve soon for you. As I think I’ve said elsewhere, the single best piece of advice I had was to keep doing the physio. It really is a nasty injury but I’m convinced that advice helped me. I’ve still got a dark patch under my skin on my shin and limp for a couple of steps after I’ve been sat for a few minutes but fortunately it frees up almost immediately, so I’ll take that! I remember my consultant said it would take 12-18 months for recovery, and he was right. The thing to keep in mind is that you will get there, it just takes time. Good luck with your recovery.
@@aalmangleye6502 Thank you so much. Yes, I've noticed you did the complete physio routine 3x daily which is more than I have been told to do and I'm cranking it up as I don't want my ankle staying how it is. I've changed physio. The new one does a lot of ankle manipulation which is ... interesting 😬 but it definitely helps. I've started acupuncture with a traditional therapist educated in China and that is the single thing which is helping most as he finishes with an acupressure(?) massage which breaks up scar tissue and frees up my ankle.It never feels as good as it does after acupuncture do consider if that is an option for you. I now go to the hydrotherapy pool and walk for half an hour at a time. That's good too to practise rolling off your injured leg . The first time I came out and could barely move but now my body is used to the change from weightlessness to weight on the ankle. It is a lot more tough, slow, uncomfortable and frustrating than I imagined but hey, what is the other option? Just stay a cripple, right?We just have to get on with it I suppose. Honestly to anyone watching this: a little bit of stretching your foot towards you, away from you and in circkes is not going to fix it. Do your physio, do extra exercises, do a lot more than your physio told you and of course elevate your ankle, ice it to keep swelling down as too much swelling will slow up your recovery unfortunately.
I have been watching your videos and they have been so helpful! I had same exact injuries and am 3 months along now. I walk unaided in regular shoes but still have a noticable limp. My question is at this time could you walk DOWN the stairs normal and also what about outside on hills or uneven ground?
I am also nearly 3.5 months out of ankle orif surgery. I am a bit heavy and have a noticeable limp as well atleast after a few feet of walking, it is quite clear. I'm still sore after activity and have minor swelling with pain at times. I understand the stairs down thing completely and I guess it is normal. It has more to do with the stiffness at the front of your ankle and balance issues on the injured leg due to inactivity and muscle loss and will go away in a while. I am still only able to go down injured leg first but it noticeably better than when I started about 4 weeks ago. Also i am able to do a full flight up and down without too much pain and little soreness.
How old were you when this is happened ? I fractured my ankle on April 19……less than two weeks ago. Surgery was 4 days ago. Thanks for the great info. Again how old were you when this happened ? Thanks
Hello Christopher. I'm doing an anniversary video next week, so be sure to watch out for that. I've learned it's a long slog, but I'm able to do everything I could before the accident. Hope all goes well with your recovery and you're up and about soon.
Thanks for your videos, i had the same injury in dec 2021, and started the physio therapy since a month, to be honest started feeling depressed cause i feel it's taking long time to recover 😐 still can't walk on it and feeling pain when doing the exercises. Kindly can i know how many months did it take u to be back to normal since the accident pls? Thanks again and hope u see my comment and answer me, thanks 🌹
How long did it take to walk u normally after u got in that walking boot?? M getting walking boot this Nov 1st so just wondering how long is the period from waking boot to get back to normal shoes thank you…
Hello, I was in shoes after about 3 months but had quite a limp, and swelling for about a year. After about 15 months I was back how I am now - not the same as before the accident, but almost the same!
Hello Justin - it took many months, but the swelling is all gone now. My ankle does stiffen up if I sit for a while or if it's really cold, but it only takes a few moments of walking before it frees up again. I guess it's never going to be 100% as it was, but it's 99% which is good enough!
@@aalmangleye6502 thank you sir for the reply. I am 11 weeks post operation for dislocation bimalleolar fracture. Started physiotherapy 2 days back. The ankle is stiff like a log of wood every morning and the range of motion is really bad. Hopefully it will improve. Glad to know you have recovered well.
@@aalmangleye6502 Sir, can you tell me the particular socks you used. I would like to get the same from Amazon. There are many brands when I try to search for it. Thank you.
Hello Justin. I hope your recovery goes well and you back to normal soon. I've included a link to the compression sleeve I used, I hope it helps. pure.support/products/ankle-support-kdhh-03
Thanks for these videos. They've been a big help for my mental state with recovery still a ways away. I'm glad you're doing so much better. My surgery was two weeks ago and I'm getting the stitches off tomorrow, so hopefully everything looks good. Not looking forward to therapy, but these videos have helped me see that it's not going to be as nightmarish as I had thought, so thank you. Hope your ankle is doing well now! Cheers!
Thank you, glad the videos have been of some use. Good luck with your recovery.
definitely helpful with this video. I broke my ankle in June and had surgery June 29th. I'm about 2 months out from then now. i have been doing foot exercises and have a little mobility back. haven't started any PT yet though. I'm remaining optimistic too. I should be good by October. thanks a lot. God bless.
Your'e doing great. Very inspirational. your progress videos are very helpful to me. You're obviously a good patient and doing all you are supposed to do. I am the same in that respect because I don't want to let this get the best of me. I'm at 4 weeks after the accident so I'm just in the beginning phases. Thank you for sharing your videos have answered several of my own questions.
Hello Marlis - I'm glad the videos have been of some use. I was advised to do what the physio said, so I did, and I'm in no doubt it got me up and about as soon as was possible. I hope your recovery goes well too and you're up and around in double quick time.
Thank you so much for sharing your journey. I admire your strength every step of the way. I look forward to your 1 year anniversary video in April 2019. By that time I will be over 8 weeks post surgery Jan 28 for ORIF trimalleolar fracture of the right ankle. Thank you for your tip regarding the compression bandage for the ankle, too. Cheers from Canada.
Elka, the swelling took many months to finally go away and the compression bandage was a big help. I stopped using it about six months after my accident, but the swelling - although greatly reduced - continued for another couple of months.
Here we are, 3 years later. Thank you for this very informative video, it is very helpful !
Hello Loma - sorry for the delay in replying. Glad the video was of some use!
Hey thanks for these videos, just broke my ankle, surgery tomorrow hopefully. Cheers from Sweden
lasse yt Good luck with the surgery and hope you have a speedy and successful recovery.
Thanks for doing these videos. I am fifteen and half weeks post trauma ( I fractured both my ankles) so I can compare my recovery with yours. I would say that you are doing really well! I look forward to watching your anniversary video! Jacob has got some good video skills!
CS - Thank you.
It's not too long to go for the anniversary video and Jacob is already lined up as director and videographer. I'll let him know what you said about his video skills, he'll be thrilled!
Thank you for sharing. I had similar injury and glad to see you doing well gives me hope I will too.
Glad to hear your doing well. I just broke my ankle in Feb of this year (2019) and just got the green light to start putting some weight on my left ankle. I start physio next week and back to work the week after.
Yesterday was my first time after 5 1/2 weeks being outside and driving as well.
Thank you for sharing your experience, keeps me hopeful that I will walk normally again. Best of luck to you and take good care.
Best Regards from Toronto Canada
Thank you Sarana. It sounds like you’re making a good recovery, fingers crossed you’re fully back to normal soon.
Oh my gosh u r doing so well. I can't believe u walk 3 or 4 miles 4 mon post surgery wow. I'm 3 mon out. I did have soft cast for 8 wks and NWB for 8 wks also-Dr didn't want me putting weight until xrays were good. I know u were the same. I watched ur other videos
I know I will never walk far due to RSD/ nerve dx in all my extremities ( had this b4 I fell. Reason why I fell) but I hope to do a little more every day. Thank u for ur videos. They gave me encouragement for sure. 😁
Thanks Ann. Keep it going, you'll get there!!! I'm planning to do one more video at 12 months post op, around April 2019 so check back and let everyone know how you're getting on. Good luck with your recovery.
U right
You really have helped me! I am really scared. I am 6weeks since the injury, like yours. And, 5 since the surgery. I am only 2 days in the boot, no weight bearing yet. Physic will be slow the Doc said. My calf muscle tone is bad! No flexibility in my foot. Your sharing, especially about your dedication to your exercises, encourages me. Thank you, and also to your grandson who took the videos
Miriam Jensen
Miriam, I’m glad the videos have helped. It is slow going, but just keep doing the physio and you will make progress, and that will motivate you. You’ll be amazed in a couple of months just how far you’ve come on.
We’re doing an anniversary video in April, so keep an eye out for that (there’s a good target for you to measure your progress!). I’ve passed your comment on to Jacob, my grandson and he says “Thanks” (actually he said “Cool” which I think is the same thing.).
Keep going and you WILL get there!!!
Please yes an update will be great.
I have had a very similar injury and surgery .I'm one month ahead of you but still have symptoms like you. I have not tried the long walk yet. Im still attending physio. No more visits for me either ...to the orthopedic surgeon.
Thanks Ray, hope all goes well with your recovery. Do the PT and things will go quicker!
Nice video. Very inspirational.
Thank you.
Thank hou for these video’s and also to Jacob for the filming! I havn a similar fracture, It is 6 weeks after the accident. Next monday I have to Stee the surgeon again and I hope I can start with moving again. Great you are doing well! 💕
Thanks Frieda, and I’ll pass on your comment to Jacob, he’ll be pleased😎. Good luck with your visit to the surgeon and I hope you’re getting about soon!
How are you feeling now are you walking well?
I'm a month out from my trimalleor surgery....in the boot...still not weight bearing yet. But I'm getting there.
I think I'll be getting that compression sock.
Hello thank you for the helpful information which you guys provided, I met with an accident almost 2 months ago and my talus bone was dislocated, hoping for the best in the near future, love from India
Thank you Ronil, Good luck and hope you recovery quickly.
Yur video is helpful to me thanks
I had the same surgery as you on August 5 and last visit was last Thursday doctor said finally weight bearing start 80% with walker and the rest on foot increase slowly with weight as tolerated but didn't say to use the assisted device while increasing and he has me doing the pt at home. Weight as tolerated is confusing because he stated by my next appointment which will be November 3 I should be wearing a shoe
The trick you told in the video I do it and I fell good to do that exercise thank you for the advice in the video
Thanks LNGK, I’m glad the videos have been of some help.
Great help thank you I had my surgery on 31st August 2018...plaster is still on and no weight bearing....
Thanks Abdul. Hope all goes well with you recovery. It’s 5 months since my accident and I’d say I’m 99% back to normal. The best advice I can give is to do the physio, do the physio, and do the physio!
Aalmangleye thank you for your prompt response....can I get in touch with you for any advice in future? Hope not bothering you much?
No problem Abdul
It’s 3 weeks since my surgery... still feel pain in my ankle. After how many weeks I removed the cast and started physio? I have hundreds of questions and very tense about when I will be able to walk.....
Abdul, everyone is different, but my cast stayed in place until the breaks had healed and was removed after about 6-8 weeks. I saw the physio after that. My ankle still hurts, but not nearly as much as it did!
Gosh 4 months after surgery I can barely hobble around more than 20 minutes at a time. My leg is purple, the ankle and foot are always swollen. I have 25% movement in the ankle according to the physio. Cannot balance on the injured leg, cannot do single leg calf raises on it. Cannot walk without a limp, cannot do much of anything. I had the same injury/surgery as you but your recovery went so much better.
Hello Sandra. Sorry to hear about you injury. I hope things improve soon for you. As I think I’ve said elsewhere, the single best piece of advice I had was to keep doing the physio. It really is a nasty injury but I’m convinced that advice helped me. I’ve still got a dark patch under my skin on my shin and limp for a couple of steps after I’ve been sat for a few minutes but fortunately it frees up almost immediately, so I’ll take that! I remember my consultant said it would take 12-18 months for recovery, and he was right. The thing to keep in mind is that you will get there, it just takes time. Good luck with your recovery.
@@aalmangleye6502 Thank you so much. Yes, I've noticed you did the complete physio routine 3x daily which is more than I have been told to do and I'm cranking it up as I don't want my ankle staying how it is. I've changed physio. The new one does a lot of ankle manipulation which is ... interesting 😬 but it definitely helps. I've started acupuncture with a traditional therapist educated in China and that is the single thing which is helping most as he finishes with an acupressure(?) massage which breaks up scar tissue and frees up my ankle.It never feels as good as it does after acupuncture do consider if that is an option for you. I now go to the hydrotherapy pool and walk for half an hour at a time. That's good too to practise rolling off your injured leg . The first time I came out and could barely move but now my body is used to the change from weightlessness to weight on the ankle. It is a lot more tough, slow, uncomfortable and frustrating than I imagined but hey, what is the other option? Just stay a cripple, right?We just have to get on with it I suppose. Honestly to anyone watching this: a little bit of stretching your foot towards you, away from you and in circkes is not going to fix it. Do your physio, do extra exercises, do a lot more than your physio told you and of course elevate your ankle, ice it to keep swelling down as too much swelling will slow up your recovery unfortunately.
Great 🙏 Papa
Thank you!!!
I have been watching your videos and they have been so helpful! I had same exact injuries and am 3 months along now. I walk unaided in regular shoes but still have a noticable limp. My question is at this time could you walk DOWN the stairs normal and also what about outside on hills or uneven ground?
I am also nearly 3.5 months out of ankle orif surgery. I am a bit heavy and have a noticeable limp as well atleast after a few feet of walking, it is quite clear. I'm still sore after activity and have minor swelling with pain at times. I understand the stairs down thing completely and I guess it is normal. It has more to do with the stiffness at the front of your ankle and balance issues on the injured leg due to inactivity and muscle loss and will go away in a while. I am still only able to go down injured leg first but it noticeably better than when I started about 4 weeks ago. Also i am able to do a full flight up and down without too much pain and little soreness.
How old were you when this is happened ? I fractured my ankle on April 19……less than two weeks ago. Surgery was 4 days ago. Thanks for the great info. Again how old were you when this happened ? Thanks
Hello David, I was 66 when it happened - but not too old to be able to get up to mischief. Hope all goes well with your recovery!
How are you doing now? Any pain? Good mobility? I had ORIF on my right fibula about 10 days ago. Thanks!
Hello Christopher. I'm doing an anniversary video next week, so be sure to watch out for that. I've learned it's a long slog, but I'm able to do everything I could before the accident. Hope all goes well with your recovery and you're up and about soon.
Thanks for your videos, i had the same injury in dec 2021, and started the physio therapy since a month, to be honest started feeling depressed cause i feel it's taking long time to recover 😐 still can't walk on it and feeling pain when doing the exercises. Kindly can i know how many months did it take u to be back to normal since the accident pls? Thanks again and hope u see my comment and answer me, thanks 🌹
Hello Ihsan, I hope your recovery goes well. It takes a long time - it took me about 15-18 months to get to where I am now.
@@aalmangleye6502 thanks appreciated 🌹🌸
Hi,this is mamta I got ankle fracture dr,fix wire clip scew,plaster removed when I will walk properly getting hurt
How long did it take to walk u normally after u got in that walking boot?? M getting walking boot this Nov 1st so just wondering how long is the period from waking boot to get back to normal shoes thank you…
Hello, I was in shoes after about 3 months but had quite a limp, and swelling for about a year. After about 15 months I was back how I am now - not the same as before the accident, but almost the same!
Sir, how are you doing now. Is the swelling gone for good and does it stiffen up any more?
Hello Justin - it took many months, but the swelling is all gone now. My ankle does stiffen up if I sit for a while or if it's really cold, but it only takes a few moments of walking before it frees up again. I guess it's never going to be 100% as it was, but it's 99% which is good enough!
@@aalmangleye6502 thank you sir for the reply. I am 11 weeks post operation for dislocation bimalleolar fracture. Started physiotherapy 2 days back. The ankle is stiff like a log of wood every morning and the range of motion is really bad. Hopefully it will improve. Glad to know you have recovered well.
@@aalmangleye6502 Sir, can you tell me the particular socks you used. I would like to get the same from Amazon. There are many brands when I try to search for it. Thank you.
Hello Justin. I hope your recovery goes well and you back to normal soon. I've included a link to the compression sleeve I used, I hope it helps.
pure.support/products/ankle-support-kdhh-03
Coz i have same situation like yours.how many months before you walk normal.
Hello Marilyn - it took about 12 months, though it still is a little stiff when I first start to walk.
Hello
Friend how you feel now?
Hello Manuel. I'll be doing an anniversary video in April, but I've still got some tightness though it doesn't stop me doing everything I want to do.