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Q: Broken Tibia & Fibula

asked by: slingerz on February 27th, 2008

New User

Hi

I broke mt tibia and fibula about 2 weeks ago. The surgery went well and a metal rod was put through my tibia and pinned at the ankle and knee. The fibula was realigned and I was told it will heal normally using the tibia as a splint.

I still have some swelling around the joints and muscle tighness in my calf that gets some relief from stretching. What I'd like to find out is the recovery timeline. How long before I can drive, before I can walk(with/without a crutch) and most importantly how long before I can get back training and playing football!!

Thanks!!

Replies(5)

PrettyPT

replied on February 29th, 2008

Experienced User

recovery from fracture varies, but so far it is your surgeon that can give a estimated timeframe.

if you are young then the recovery is faster compared to older ones who had surgery as well.

continue doing your exercises because that will help alot in your recovery...

slingerz

replied on March 1st, 2008

New User

i didnt get any exercises to do!?! It felt good yestereday like it wasnt broken at all and then after I came home last night I noticed it had swelled considerably

PrettyPT

replied on March 1st, 2008

Experienced User

do you have any followup with your doctor?

did you overworked your legs yesterday?

it will be better if you would ask your doctor what are the movements or activities you are allowed to do, because you should allow your bones to heal before making extreme movements.

slingerz

replied on March 3rd, 2008

New User

followup

Ya I have a followup this wednesday.

I didnt overwork my leg at all didnt even use it all i did was have it down in a sitting position rather than lying back with the leg elevated. The slow nature of the recovery is really pissing me off!!

tyler13157

replied on November 29th, 2009

New User

hey i just broke my tiba and fiba at wreasling practis at school and i got a big blue cast on and after alot of walking with cruches it is not swelling any more so try to walk a little more on cruches.

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