Ankle Fracture Treatment - Recovery Time & Exercises

Removed my cast after 6 weeks and it has been 2 weeks after removing it. I haven't walked on my injured leg yet. Just wondering is it okey to start doing balancing and other exercises? Thank you.

My doctor removed the cast in 6 weeks and instruct me to walk

So I broke my ankle and have a fractured foot and then my other leg o got tibia surgery so it’s only been 1 week and I can’t walk I’m on a wheel chair and it’s been very hard tips plz

My ankle broke,and I had surgery now I had 3 week but my joint still weak....what shall do to make my leg strong again?

Thank you for this. I broke my ankle on the 5th and had surgery the 11th. I'm usually a very independent person so I've been frustrated that I can't just up and go again. I really needed to understand what is truly going on and that this is going to take time

Thank you so very much for making this video. I am so lucky because I only have a Weber 'A' ankle fracture. The hospital said 6 weeks to heal. No follow up. So this video will be very useful. ❤️

just got outta surgery broke my ankle 3 different places on jan 1st pain in the arse at lest its winter

This is fantastic! Great work!

This is by far the most helpful video I’ve seen. As others have mentioned, I’m not given much information from the professionals either. Everything I know is because I flat out asked them, or I’ve learned from videos. It’s scary when you don’t know what to expect in the future recovery so I so appreciate that you took the time and effort to educate us on this.

My husband is now on n the same situation ☹️he had surgery in ankle and fibula and tibia they put plates and 18 screws , hopefully he will be recovered soon again hopefully 🙏DONT KNOW HOW LONG IT WILL TAKE 😢

Thank you, this video was so informative!

I'm entering my third week since a bimalleolar ankle fracture so I've got another 3 weeks before I can bear weight but want to reduce stiffness as much as possible in that period.

The illustrations of how to do the exercises helped immensely!

I fractured both ankles and am still in splints.. the doctor is putting me in walking boots… no casts which is a bit strange. The ER said I need casts.. a bit nervous here.

Thank you so very much!

Simple, and short I follow everything you recommended in this video and the outcome is excellent. I just became a sub.

Thank you 🙏🏻 very much.

I broke the malleolus, so a part of the ankle, freshly out of the cast after 6 weeks, the doc was talking about going to physiotherapy, but never perscribed it so, now im on my own figuring it out... this has been super helpful and easy to finally understand whats going on, so big thanks!!!

I agree. I didn’t get much info on how long I’d be out. Drs office doesn’t even ask if you have crutches, till the day before my tendon repair and calcaneus correction. I had no idea something like this would cause me to be 100% non weightbearing for so long. Luckily since it was planned I looked into scooters, etc instead of just crutches. Basically they just get you in and out of the office. Leave you to figure it out on your own

my fracture is very small, the doctor said he could barely see it on the x ray and could only see it on one x ray photo. how long do you think it will heal? the doctor said 2 months but thats so long! do you think it will take 2 months or maybe less?

I fractured my ankle but I didn’t get a cast they gave me the option to wear a brace and a walking boot.

So cool to see a fellow South African helping the world 😊 Thanks for the useful video.

Thank you for this comprehensive explanation of what happens with a fractured ankle. It's the best I've heard on the subject! I am a 67 year old woman in good shape prior to being in a head-on car collision 7 weeks ago which broke my right ankle (medial malleolus) and fifth metatarsal, my right thumb, and a fracture of my L5 (back). Hand and back fractures are mostly healed. I have been in a boot entire time but able to walk in it since day one (limited amounts of time at the beginning of course). The orthopedic doctor took more xrays this week and is recommending physical therapy asap. My foot is still quite swollen and bruised. Can you say anything about healing stages and physical therapy relative to age and bruising/swelling post bone heal? Specifically, my skin feels very tight due to the swelling and everything is still quite sensitive due to bruising all over the foot. I have all of the symptoms you described insofar as inability to move my toes much, and extremely limited range of motion. I'm nervous about starting physical therapy considering the pain, swelling and bruising I still have in my foot and some aches and pains remain throughout my body from the trauma it has endured. I understand if you can't respond to this post, but wanted you to know it has helped me better understand my injury in a way none of my doctors have.

I loved your video is very informative thank you very much❤ I will follow your instrucciones in my phisical therapy I just started after my trimeollar fracture of my ankle I will keep doing my exercises and trying to conect my brain to my injured foot. THANK YOU❤

Very good information... I am struggling to find info in french... So i tried in English...this is the first video i found and it is great.
The way ankle fractures are handled in UK ( according to ur accent 😊) is the same as in France

Thanks for the video, it made a lot of sense to me and most importantly I am following your advice with respects to the exercises. Though we all have a unique situation, in terms of fracture and recovery, I would like to know if you can guide me in terms of what I can do; your advice in turn may help countless people. I had a motorcycle accident in 2020 where my ankle bone (medial malleolus) came out completely (particles of asphalt got encrusted in parts of the cartilage) and the fibula broke. Right now, I'm unable to completely flex my left foot, since therapy in the country is not as good as in the States. I would love to recover completely, though I know it is a process, but it's been three years and I am now leaving the cane at home. I was very athletic during my years, and I still love playing basketball and other sports. Is there anything I can do to fully recover the flexibility and full movement of the ankle?

I broke my tibia and fibia.. I was going to the gym 5 days a week.. I'm in a splint now. I might need surgery I don't know. What a mess

Thank you. This was very helpful to me as I go through the healing process for a fractured tibia. Mostly, the understanding of what my body is going through to heal itself and the importance of using visualization and doing the daily exercises mindfully. I wish the doctors office sent videos like this to help us understand the process a bit more.

I got an accident before 2 months, tibula fractured now70 % healing done doctor told me that walk with half bearing waight any problem in future for healing process

Unfortunately I had multiple fractures in my foot/heel nearly 9 years ago now. I've spent years in different casts, boots and braces. Had 3 surgeries, hardware put in w/cadaver bone, hardware taken out and one last attempt with new hardware placement & my bone harvesting. If this doesn't help...then the Drs want to amputate.

Oh how I needed to hear all this good information as I’ve recently had a distal fibular fracture. Not only is this information valuable for my physical health but my emotional well-being as well. I’ve been in a bit of a funk since the injury and this shed some positive light. Thank you so very much.

This was just wonderful information! I broke my ankle Sept. 21, had surgery Oct 4 and now have pins and a plate and am in cast. I can see this is going to take a long time to recover and I appreciate all the teaching and encouragement you gave! God Bless you!!

What food should I use after ankle surgery!!?

I love your words for calcaneum fracture. Love form Pakistan 🇵🇰

recently broke my leg above my ankle, and I want to know when is the earliest I can sleep on my stomach, cause I hardly sleep on my back all that often as I regularly sleep on my side or stomach

What an enlightening video. I'm very happy with it. I come from the Netherlands and have been in a plaster cast for 4 weeks now. According to the doctor, the cast can be removed in a week. I had a cast for a total of 5 weeks, but no guidance about what I can or should do. That's why I'm very happy with this video. Thank you for the clear explanation and a structured plan of action. Kind regards, Harm van de Pol (Arnhem, Netherlands)

Thank you so much

Wonderful information about ankle injury.

Good and educative . well done

Im like 3 months post op and my toes barely move 🥹🥹🥹

I broke my talus bone in June after being thrown off a horse. The fracture required surgery with screws. By the end of August I was allowed to be fully weight bearing again. I have gotten some exercises from the physio to do for getting back my strength and movement. Now I feel like a lot of strength is back but there's still a lot of stifness in the ankle. Im gonna try some of your excercises too to see if it helps. Thank you for this informative video!

Had my shin bone broken and was operated with plates and screw,will it be possible for me to walk without thevwalker

Thank you so much ❤

Broke my left ankle on a longboard, broke both sides of the ankle and now I'm trying to get the strength in the leg back without causing more pain, it sucks because I miss running and doing marital arts but I cannot yet unfortunately

Thank you for this video! Very clear information and useful tips. I'm in my second week since removing my cast.

In a boot going on 6 months for 4 fractures in heel. Tried using a cane with boot on as suggested by docs. No balance. Have to use a 4 wheel walker for support. No pain issues.
How do I get my balance back?

Im having a problem pointing my toes/foot upward. Any exercises for that

Really great video. Big big hug thank you for this. I haven't even finish3d watching it but what I have watched so far is truthfully comforting 🤗🤗🤗thank you xxx

Can all the exercises be done with implants?

There is swollen around the side of the uncle.

Can your weight affect your healing.

8 weeks trimalleolar ankle shatter! Very painful, no weight after 9 weeks. Looking for any kind of help.