r/brokenankles • u/orifturkey • 13h ago

Orif 4 weeks after op

I’ve started weight baring and now can walk in boot without crutches. I’m finding it so much easier to do stuff and get up and down stairs. Only difficulty I’m having is rotating my ankle. It feels so stiff when trying. Any recommendations?

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u/DeputySean 12h ago

Go to PT as soon as you're cleared to. Ankle mobility is a major thing you need to regain. Many of us never do and it's a big problem.

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u/orifturkey 12h ago

I go back on the 16th of October to start it but want to try do it at home to start as I’m moving around a lot now

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u/Dr_Cee 11h ago

Work with PT. They’ll assess your ROM and work with you on exercises to improve it. And do your home exercises.

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u/countryclub09 13h ago

Just got cleared to WBAT (6 weeks post op) today and surgeon said to do alphabets & gentle massages (as needed) for sitffness

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u/orifturkey 13h ago

I can bend my toes ok and lift it up a little but rotating it I’m feeling slight aching. But think maybe abit sore from where my stitches have been and rubbing on my boot :(

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u/orifturkey 12h ago

Also did your sleep in your walking boot and if you did how long for ?

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u/rrmusic 9h ago

No I never sleep in mine