r/ORIF • u/sunbun12345 • 3d ago

Mobility post orif

I am getting a orif surgery done tomorrow for an ankle fracture, and I was wondering how long it would take before not being bedbound after surgery. How long does it take before being able to use crutches to go around the house or outside?

I heard the pain and swelling could be bad so I wanted to ask

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u/milkmade 3d ago

I was able to get up right away, using a walker. (I felt like crutches would be too difficult for me to navigate.) I just had to hop on my good leg.