Broken ankle recovery

May 16th, 2019 started off as a day full of promise… and yard work. It ended up being the day I went from being independent and strong to... Read More

Broken ankle recovery story with a happy ending...

I have some more tips for those recovering from foot and ankle surgery. I recently had some screws taken out, so I am speaking from fresh experience. :)

As I wrote in a previous post with much more detail (see here), I fell off a mountain and broke my ankle in three places, then managed to break a bone in my 5th toe on the other foot. This meant that my right ankle was in a hard cast for 6 weeks and I…

Broken or fractured ankles are amongst some of the most common injuries people accrue throughout their lives. Typically, if an ankle is fractured, tearing of

When I broke my left ankle in three places last January, I did plenty of internet research. Like all good nerds, when faced with a new and frightening situation my default mode is to gather information. I found plenty of excellent information, particularly from the American College of Orthopedic Surgeons. But what I couldn’t find, and rather desperately wanted, was a sense of what to expect at what time during my recovery. Instead I found plenty of people writing about how they still limped…

After spending between 1-3 months with your foot in a CAM walker (boot), you might be eager to get back to the things you love doing, whether that’s running, dancing, or playing with your kids. But the work isn’t over yet. Now begins 2-3 months of rehabilitation to restore the motion and strength in your…

Sprained and broken ankles share some symptoms and causes. Here’s how to tell the difference and how to treat each injury immediately.

Broken ankle recovery story with a happy ending...

You've recovered from the shock, escaped from the hospital, and are wondering how you're going to get through the doldrums while recovering from your broken ankle. You'll be in a cast or splint for weeks, depending on the type and severity...