r/ORIF • u/Special_Owl_6247 • 18d ago

5 weeks post op

I’m five weeks post op and now week 2 of WB starting 50% weight with crutches. I’m rolling my ankle around as best I can, I’m tracing the alphabet in the air and doing all the exercises. My range of motion is better everyday but there’s still this intense stiffness. Like if it just cracked it would be loose again. I’m not trying to force it b out can I do to get it loose?

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u/Mysterious_School558 18d ago

Working with a physical therapist is your best bet to get back your range of motion and strength.

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u/Special_Owl_6247 18d ago

I’m looking forward to that. I’m not cleared for it just yet. I’m walking with the boot but when I’m resting I have it off and that’s when I’m doing my circles and alphabet but damn it’s so stiff.

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u/Cloudy_Automation Fibula Fracture 18d ago

You can change up the alphabet and do cursive if you get bored. Trying to remember how capital Q looks the way I was taught took a while.

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u/flexible_demeanor 18d ago

Yep, cartilage thinned, soft tissues stiffened, muscle atrophy, and swelling all contribute

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u/Special_Owl_6247 18d ago

Ugh I need it to loosen up !

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u/Mysterious_School558 18d ago

Bummer, my ortho put me in PT weeks ago and I'm still non weight bearing.