Anyone ever broken an ankle?

[sasvermont]

I fell while walking in a field. I think I stepped in a hole that was covered by tall grass. Anyway, I broke all three major bones in my ankle. The foot was flopping around. I didn't feel any pain - I guess I was in shock. The ankle is comprised of three bones: the two leg bones--the tibia (shin bone) and fibula--(which most people inaccurately call the ankle bones) and the true ankle bone called the talus, which is the bone that lies between the tibia and fibula. In order to repair the ankle, I went into surgery and they installed a plate on one side and screws of the other. I still have them in my ankle as they are not bothering me. I didn't have any pain until after the surgery. I was on pain pills for a week. Then Tylenol.

I was back at work within a week, but I had a desk job, kept my foot elevated and iced and had help getting to and from work (walker bound). I was in a boot for weeks and could not drive for 2 months. After I got the boot off, for good, I was fine and able to walk around normally.

Hope this helps.

Get well soon.

[pomtzu]

I've never broken an ankle (just a lot of other things), but I did break a bone in my foot and had to wear a boot for a while. It was a pain, but a lot less of a pain than a cast, so hopefully you won't have to go that route. Like others have said - stay off of it and keep it elevated as much as you can to keep the swelling down.

Take care, and I hope it's feeling better fast!

[caseysmom]

Not my ankle but I broke my foot very badly 4 years ago, if you do have to not put weight on it the knee walker is great I used that for 2 months. I still have lots of problems my doctor wants to fuse the foot together but I refused. Hope you have a quick recovery.