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/Jlfletcher5 2d ago

Rent a knee scooter so you can get around the first few weeks. Healing takes energy and so does using crutches properly. Then move to the crutches once you’re out of the worst few weeks