It is broken in 2 places and one is a complicated fracture. I have to have an operation to insert a pin. Can anyone help me with details. How long in hospital, recovery, walking on crutches etc When will I be fit again? Dangers etc
2006-07-17 07:51:15 · 7 answers · asked by Lochan 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
Your physician should have advised you of all of this and they all have different protocols, but I worked for an orthopedic for seven years. Our protocol was to go into the ankle, make a small incision and place a pin placed to hold the fracture into place. Depending on the physician, sometimes the pins have to be removed as they will begin making their way out of the bone as the fracture heals. This is usually after 8-12 months post fracture. You can be prepared to be in a cast for 4-6 weeks after which you should come out and go into what is called a walking boot for another 2 wks. there will be a great amount of stiffness so he should probably recommend physical therapy to help you loosen up the ankle. As far as the hospital stay, it should be an outpatient procedure and you should go home that afternoon. Good luck.
2006-07-17 10:55:03 · answer #1 · answered by college@44 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The pin stays for about 3- 4 weeks unless its an implant. If it is you could be on your feet (with cruches) in 3-4 weeks. Hospitalisation usually 3 - 4 day. Fully fit in 6 - 8 weeks. All if there are no complications.
Cheer up, you'll be hopping around in no time.
2006-07-17 07:58:47 · answer #2 · answered by Andrew M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-14 21:43:59 · answer #3 · answered by gettinger 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably 4-6 months. But you should really ask your doctor.
2006-07-22 03:39:52 · answer #4 · answered by The Phantom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi there, everbody is different, just take your time to heal.
Good luck.
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2006-07-17 07:54:44 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ask the doctor
2006-07-17 07:53:32 · answer #7 · answered by Alistair B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋