Broken ankle

Ken · 4th March 2010, 15:55

Does anyone know how long it takes for a broken ankle to mend and any problems to look out for while its mending? My wife fell down our stairs yesterday and has fractured her Fibula where it connects to the ankle bone. They say its a clean break but it also involves torn ligaments. I did ask the hospital but they really didn't want to give us a clue so we are up in the air with holidays etc.

At the moment she has a half cast on but thats coming off next week after the swelling has gone down and they will then put on a full cast as long as the break is still clean and not moved.

I have had a look on the net but it gives times between 2 - 8 months so I am hoping someone on here may have had the same injury and will be able to give us an idea.

Thanks for any help

Ken

Neil Coupland · 4th March 2010, 16:11

Sorry to hear that Ken. I'm afraid I cannot answer re timescales for recovery, but what she needs is a nice 75 to waft her around in

Hope you are well, Neil

Ken · 4th March 2010, 16:14

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Originally Posted by Neil Coupland

Sorry to hear that Ken. I'm afraid I cannot answer re timescales for recovery, but what she needs is a nice 75 to waft her around in

Hope you are well, Neil

Thanks Neil

All well apart from the wife and to make matters worse earlier in the day she broke the telly before breaking her ankle. Don't worry its fine now as I went to Currys today

Take care

Ken

stevemac · 4th March 2010, 16:16

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Originally Posted by Ken

Does anyone know how long it takes for a broken ankle to mend and any problems to look out for while its mending? My wife fell down our stairs yesterday and has fractured her Fibula where it connects to the ankle bone. They say its a clean break but it also involves torn ligaments. I did ask the hospital but they really didn't want to give us a clue so we are up in the air with holidays etc.

At the moment she has a half cast on but thats coming off next week after the swelling has gone down and they will then put on a full cast as long as the break is still clean and not moved.

I have had a look on the net but it gives times between 2 - 8 months so I am hoping someone on here may have had the same injury and will be able to give us an idea.

Thanks for any help

Ken

Really sorry to here that Ken. I can't answer your question now, but SWMBO is going skiing with her school in a couple of weeks time. I may be able to tell you after that

GreyGhost · 4th March 2010, 16:38

Hi Ken
Very sorry to hear Doreen is in trouble. Please wish her all the best from me.
I'm afraid it is almost impossible for the quacks to give an accurate time scale as it it relies on several factors. Including, age, general health, severity of the injury etc.
Make sure to dock her wages for the new TV.

Ken · 4th March 2010, 16:50

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Originally Posted by Grey Ghost

Make sure to dock her wages for the new TV.

I will Mick...........when I said she broke it I mean she switched it on and in my book it means she is responsible

Ken · 4th March 2010, 16:51

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Originally Posted by stevemac

Really sorry to here that Ken. I can't answer your question now, but SWMBO is going skiing with her school in a couple of weeks time. I may be able to tell you after that

I hope not for your sake...............this cooking and cleaning lark is no fun

allegroman · 4th March 2010, 16:55

Off the top of my head (and I may well be over-pessimistic, but this is based on professional experience, assuming no other health issues), expect 6 weeks in cast if surgery is not required, expect recovery to take a while longer and may perhaps need physio to regain full mobility.

I would say, watch for the cast rubbing (particularly as the swelling goes down, if the cast seems loose go back to Hospital straight away), and be aware of the risks of reduced mobility in general (particularly the risk of DVT).

Wishing your wife a speedy and complete recovery

Karl

Raistlin · 4th March 2010, 16:55

Sorry to hear this Ken.

Marion did her ankle some years ago Ken. Called a "twist fracture" or something like that if I recall correctly.

She had a cast on for 9 weeks I think. Apparently straightforward. No problems except devilishly itchy.

stevemac · 4th March 2010, 17:09

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I hope not for your sake...............this cooking and cleaning lark is no fun

Surely they use their arms for all that. I think I had better hide her passport.

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Ken Busy doing nothing! . Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Hampshire Posts: 6,373 Thanks: 33 Thanked 44 Times in 16 Posts	Broken ankle Does anyone know how long it takes for a broken ankle to mend and any problems to look out for while its mending? My wife fell down our stairs yesterday and has fractured her Fibula where it connects to the ankle bone. They say its a clean break but it also involves torn ligaments. I did ask the hospital but they really didn't want to give us a clue so we are up in the air with holidays etc. At the moment she has a half cast on but thats coming off next week after the swelling has gone down and they will then put on a full cast as long as the break is still clean and not moved. I have had a look on the net but it gives times between 2 - 8 months so I am hoping someone on here may have had the same injury and will be able to give us an idea. Thanks for any help Ken

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allegroman Gets stuck in Rover 75 Tourer CDT Club SE: BRG, Deep Sea Green and plenty of options Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Plymouth Posts: 984 Thanks: 126 Thanked 62 Times in 31 Posts	Off the top of my head (and I may well be over-pessimistic, but this is based on professional experience, assuming no other health issues), expect 6 weeks in cast if surgery is not required, expect recovery to take a while longer and may perhaps need physio to regain full mobility. I would say, watch for the cast rubbing (particularly as the swelling goes down, if the cast seems loose go back to Hospital straight away), and be aware of the risks of reduced mobility in general (particularly the risk of DVT). Wishing your wife a speedy and complete recovery Karl __________________ I used to be with it. Then they changed what it was.

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Neil Coupland Gets stuck in Range Rover Sport, MG TF 160 Aubergine Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Nottingham Posts: 693 Thanks: 21 Thanked 20 Times in 17 Posts	Sorry to hear that Ken. I'm afraid I cannot answer re timescales for recovery, but what she needs is a nice 75 to waft her around in Hope you are well, Neil

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GreyGhost Banned 180+ Sport Auto Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bedford Middle Level Posts: 17,787 Thanks: 0 Thanked 18 Times in 5 Posts	Hi Ken Very sorry to hear Doreen is in trouble. Please wish her all the best from me. I'm afraid it is almost impossible for the quacks to give an accurate time scale as it it relies on several factors. Including, age, general health, severity of the injury etc. Make sure to dock her wages for the new TV.

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Raistlin Banned 75 CDT Connoisseur SE Auto Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Wolverhampton Posts: 8,450 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Sorry to hear this Ken. Marion did her ankle some years ago Ken. Called a "twist fracture" or something like that if I recall correctly. She had a cast on for 9 weeks I think. Apparently straightforward. No problems except devilishly itchy.