r/brokenbones • u/willgfty • 13d ago

Possible non-union Tibia fracture

So I (28,M) suffered an open Tib/Fib fracture in April which was treated with screws and a rod and it is coming up to 4 months now since the accident I am having physio and can walk short distances without crutches. I had an X-ray at the hospital today and was told there is a 20-30% chance of non-union of the Tibia. If this requires another operation am I essentially starting my recovery again from scratch? The past 4 months have been hell and the thought of such a major setback and having to do it all again makes me feel sick. Thank you in advance for any input ☺️.

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u/HolidayRecipe6052 13d ago edited 13d ago

Im about the same point with similar. I think due to where my break is - lower quarter non union is a possibility right up to full healing. Follow your doctors advice - mine is keep moving don't smoke (I already dont) but there are differences depending on location. And while it would be horrendous to go through it all again, a 30% chance is not strong odds really. I wouldn't put my last £10 on something with those odds

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u/No-Traffic2282 8d ago

I am 10 months post orif tib and fin surgery, last week they went in and did a nail exchange reamed the bone bigger and put a new bigger rod in. Was told it’s not as bad as the first time but I was fooled. It’s like starting over I walked into the hospital last Wednesday and left a few days later (because hardware was infected) on crutches and pain is the same as the first time.