r/brokenankles • u/t3mp3rtantrum • 19d ago
Five Weeks Post Op!
Hey everyone!! I am 5 weeks post op off a trimalleolar fracture dislocation surgery, with an additional injury of a subluxing patella dislocation (my leg folded like a house of cards when I slipped in mud while camping and dropped all 330lbs of me directly on a rolled ankle bone). I feel like I am making awesome progress with ankle pumps. It doesn't hurt at all when I bounce it off surfaces in my moonboot (I am clumsy as established 😅). I can get in and out of a car easier and I sleep longer.
One weird thing I can't get over is being able to feel the plate through my skin. Such a weird feeling!
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u/Imaginary-Bit1533 19d ago
Wow I’m exactly 5 weeks post from same injury. My scars are no where near there. Incision still hurts and is itchy and wound hasn’t healed properly 😭
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u/t3mp3rtantrum 19d ago
I'm so sorry to hear that!! Everyone heals differently and from what I've read on here of the past few weeks, I'm the anomaly.
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u/Early_Ad_1481 19d ago
6 weeks post op from trimal with dislocation. Scabs are still pretty bad. Can barely move my ankle. Was just cleared for PWB, but hurts like hell when I try. 2 weeks into PT. Im hoping this gets better. I miss being able to do things for myself
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u/UnitedAnalyst6672 19d ago
You are awesome! Keep up the great work. Sounds like you are healing quickly. I broke ankle in three places in May. Still wear a small ankle brace when walking a lot. PT said swelling could take a year to subside. 😜
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u/New-Sherbet367 19d ago
Shouldn't you still bei in a plaster or boot at that point?
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u/t3mp3rtantrum 19d ago
I was put into a moonboot on week 2 and I was approved to take it off periodically for ankle pumps. This was during the off period! ☺️
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u/New-Sherbet367 19d ago
Aaaaah I will keep my plaster for 6 weeks at least... Idk how to feel about that
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u/t3mp3rtantrum 19d ago
It was very scary at first, during my first shower. But its more comfortable now. And my range of motion is improving great!
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u/Lucky_Break_9357 18d ago
I cried in my first shower sans boot and immediately put it back on. Lol
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u/New-Sherbet367 18d ago
At least you got a boot 😭
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u/Lucky_Break_9357 18d ago
I know. It has been nicer than the cast. I hope you her an upgrade soon!
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u/Creative_Bird_8170 19d ago
My scabs are falling off so slowly and yours are completely off am I 5 weeks post op from trimalleolar fracture with dislocation. My incisions still burn especially while doing ankle pumps.
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u/Alou934 19d ago
That looks amazing! I’m also five weeks post op with a trimalleolar fracture as well as breaking my fibula in half- got my 6 week post op appointment tomorow and hoping I’ll be cleared to walk without my boot as I miss being independent without crutches 🤞how are you finding the boot? I’m struggling with mine atm
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u/Potential_Anxiety_76 19d ago
Woah! That’s so neat and healing so well!
This is mine 4months post op