broken tibia fibular

[hammers22]

I broke my shattered my tib and broke my fib 6weeks ago i had a metal rod put in my leg im guessing for the tib and had 2 screws juat below my knee and 2 screws above my ankle. my question to anyone that knows is wat is the healing time for this injury? im going for my xray on 17/11/09 to c how the bone is healing and tghe hopefully i shud be able to weight bear. any feed back and advice i would be greatful for thanks

[uditrajat]

HI I AM 42 YRS OLD FEMALE AND MET WITH THE ACCIDENT ON 7TH AUGUST 14  WHEN A MOTER BIKE PERSON HIT ME .I HAD  A PLAFOND COMMINUTED TIBIAL FRACTURE LEFT FOOT BELOW MU KNEE   .I HAD TO UNDER GO SURGERY ANS SCREW AND PLATES ARE IN PLANTED INSIDE .I HAS BEEN  14 WEEKS  NOW NO SIGN OF IMPROVEMENT IN THE GROWTH OF BONE AT ALL  . THE DOCTOR TOLD ME TO USE WALKER AFTER 6 WEEKS AND TAKE PHYSIOTHEREPY BY PUTTING NO WEIGHT ON MY FRACTURED FOOT AT ALL .PLEASE ADVISE IF BONE GRAFTING IS NECESSARY  IN THIS CASE  DO U THINK I SHOULD WAIT FOR ANOTHER MONTH . DOCTOR IS RECOMMENDING BONE GRAFTING AS THE GAP BETWEEN THE BONE IS 2 CM

[hammers22]

sorry how long before i can walk normaly after these 6 weeks shud i be able to walk. this will be 12 weeks in total off work. or will i expect more time off work? i been told that the bone is healing in the manner they expect but they did show me the xray ans  it is still broke. is that normal. thanks

[hammers22]

So how many weeks will i expeet to be off work??

[Dr Vinod]

Hello!

Good to here about proper bone healing. You can start weight bearing after 5-6 weeks and do it slowly and gradually.

After 6 weeks from 17th after starting some mobility you can go for another X-ray.

If everything is fine start weight bearing in a progressive way and after 4-6 weeks you will built up the required strength.

Take care!

[hammers22]

Went for my xray yestaday 17/11/09 bone is healing as well as they would like ive been told. but ive been signed off work for another 6 weeks but i been told to start to weight bear and gradually build myself up to putting weight on my leg. my question is  is this normal and when can i expect to be back to work. thanks for any replys and advise

[hammers22]

hello

thanks for your reply!so what u are saying is i wont be able to walk for that period of time? when will i be able to start weight bearing? 1st xray since accident is on the 17/11/09 should i expect to be told i can weight bear?and as i work in a care home looking after the elderley when can i expect to go back to work  as ive now not been working for 6 weeks. thanks

[Dr Vinod]

Hello,

The healing of multiple comminuted fractures takes longer time than a simple fracture. The most important factors you consider here is your age, fitness level and mobility levels.

As soon as you are symptom free and proper fracture healing has taken place then the:  mobility, rehab and physiotherapy becomes important.
If the healing is perfect and if you do not have any complications then you have to look for a healing period between 4-6 months for full mobility.

I would suggest you to follow up with your orthopedic surgeon and after 12 weeks you will have a clear picture.

Take care!