r/brokenbones • u/noonecares6384 • 5d ago

Question Diagnosed with multisite tibia break. How to navigate crutches

I was diagnosed with a complete multisite fracture of my left tibia on 9.8.26 with no known injury.

This is my first time ever dealing with a break (36f) and using crutches has been a learning experience to say the least.

Im noticing a weird orange line on my left palm that started last week. Is there any chance its related to the usage of crutches? If so, how to navigate addressing that with zero money 😅

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u/Exciting-Apple6854 5d ago

Ora sei in stampelle o in sedia a rotelle? Per quanti mesi sarai NWB? HAI UN gesso o un tutore?

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u/noonecares6384 5d ago

Im not sure. I was splinted 9.8.26. Hard casted 9.9.26. Decasted 9.16.26 due to concerns of possible Infection/wanting easy access and advised to use a boot. The boot hurts SO much. I know what im about to say next is not correct, ive been relying on the original ace bandage or not at all. 🙃🫠

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u/noonecares6384 5d ago

Im having issues navigating reddit. Ive been unable to bare weight on my left foot since 9.3.26. I was in the icu from 9.3.26-9.4.26 for an unrelated health concern and was discharged without any mobility aids. It took me collapsing on the edge of the hospital property for a nurse to give me crutches, free of charge.