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Recovery from broken fibula
Hello,
I broke my fibula 8 weeks ago. It was Weber A type, transverse fracture. I had a cast for 7 weeks (non-walking) and the first week without a cast I was not allowed to walk. Now I am allowed to walk, but only on 20% of my body weight and I have an ankle brace. I would like to ask, when approximately I will be able to walk without my crutches and be able to do some sports?
Thank you for your answer, Veronika
I broke my fibula 8 weeks ago. It was Weber A type, transverse fracture. I had a cast for 7 weeks (non-walking) and the first week without a cast I was not allowed to walk. Now I am allowed to walk, but only on 20% of my body weight and I have an ankle brace. I would like to ask, when approximately I will be able to walk without my crutches and be able to do some sports?
Thank you for your answer, Veronika
HI:
My post was not meant to sound condescending. Even with the added information you just gave, it's not possible to give more of an answer.
My examples were just a long list of many.
As was said, in the previous post, those are just examples of common heal times and steps.
The biggest factor in healing, is you.
How dedicated you are to proper healing and most importantly, post healing stretching and strengthening.
My post was not meant to sound condescending. Even with the added information you just gave, it's not possible to give more of an answer.
My examples were just a long list of many.
As was said, in the previous post, those are just examples of common heal times and steps.
The biggest factor in healing, is you.
How dedicated you are to proper healing and most importantly, post healing stretching and strengthening.
Read the 2 posts, above, by myself and DR. Arora.
You do not provide nowhere near enough information to even start to speculate.
However, each person, and each break is different, and will heal according to all factors.
(age, weight, type of break, smoker, drinker, general health, etc...)
Generally speaking, if the break and the healing process is not complicated, you can expect around 12 weeks of healing. Then you will begin the steps of stretching, muscle tone and strengthening.
You do not provide nowhere near enough information to even start to speculate.
However, each person, and each break is different, and will heal according to all factors.
(age, weight, type of break, smoker, drinker, general health, etc...)
Generally speaking, if the break and the healing process is not complicated, you can expect around 12 weeks of healing. Then you will begin the steps of stretching, muscle tone and strengthening.
I have a right distal fibula fracture, and was curious to know how long they take to heal? I have read some scary stories about fibula fractures. Is the general concesus of this type of break that its difficult to heal? I have never been in so much pain in my life until this happened. And not knowing if it'll take forever to heal scares me. Thanks!
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Hi,
The usual treatment options for fibular fracture are
Low-energy closed fracture: closed reduction with 6 wk in a longleg cast; serial biweekly radiographs to rule out displacement. Cast (long or short) until healed (usually ≥12 wk in adults). I hope this helps. Bye
The usual treatment options for fibular fracture are
Low-energy closed fracture: closed reduction with 6 wk in a longleg cast; serial biweekly radiographs to rule out displacement. Cast (long or short) until healed (usually ≥12 wk in adults). I hope this helps. Bye
You don't give your general age and health...
In general, you can break each stage into 2 week sections. But, this should have all been explained by your doctor, or rehab technician.
They will start letting you add more and more weight, longer and longer walking times.
You will start stretching exercises, then strengthening exercises.
If I were to take a guess, I would say you should be able to do some light sports in the next 4 weeks.
In general, you can break each stage into 2 week sections. But, this should have all been explained by your doctor, or rehab technician.
They will start letting you add more and more weight, longer and longer walking times.
You will start stretching exercises, then strengthening exercises.
If I were to take a guess, I would say you should be able to do some light sports in the next 4 weeks.
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