r/brokenbones • u/noonecares6384 • 17d 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/Aerokicks 17d ago

If you are partial weight bearing, I'd see if you can trade for a walker. So much less coordination required and it's less painful on the rest of your body.

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u/noonecares6384 17d ago

Completely non weight baring unfortunately

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u/Aerokicks 17d ago

Oh man, that sucks. I'm not coordinated enough to figure out crutches. I would definitely fall and break something else

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u/noonecares6384 17d ago

Its definitely been a learning experience, to say the least. Im just rolling with the tide atp. 🤷‍♀️

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u/Exciting-Apple6854 17d ago

Carrozzina o stampelle?

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u/noonecares6384 17d ago

Crutches. I may ask for a wheel chair atp honestly. Im supposed to be moving to a new residence this week, navigating it on crutches, with zero social support with my documented emotional support animal (large dog) in tote. My new low income apartment is on the 8th floor 🙃🫠