It feels like I will never walk properly again. The user can use it as a walker for non-weight bearing or a rollator for balancing. May 26 (two weeks post-surgery): Follow-up appointment, transition from splint to a walking boot. Pain (i.e. So very worried now that if a slight amount of callus was formed, that it is already broken again or something. How do you stop using a toilet with crutches? Your email address will not be published. Skeletal muscle weakness and atrophy occur following an extended period of decreased use, including space flight and limb unloading. I was up all night moving around every 2 minutes from the pain. Also gave me range of motion exercises (abc, etc) PT will start up in 4-5 wks. I am losing my mind! I was told by my ortho that have joint space narrowing and arthritis already forming which was expected so this could be why Im in so much pain. I am 70 and know I will get through this too. Ive yet to find an article that says, here is how I was able to sleep lol. I couldnt use crutches, didnt have the strength. My doctor asked me to start PT asap and to start with 30% WB and to progress to FWB by week 5. Cast, walker, boot, then lace shoe. With 2 weeks left I need to find ways of being more self sufficient. Doing some dorsi and planta flex was tough initially with the foot moving not much. I was going crazy trying to find ways to cope with thus temporary normal (my surgeon estimates 5mo before Ill be able to walk without mobility aides) especially the discomfort and pain I am experiencing in my splint (already had one resplint but still experiencing pressure pain where ankle and foot lie against the hardness of the plaster). I beg to differ. Thankfully I was able to work from home no driving when your right leg is 100% nwb. Im thankful to find this site because I had no idea what to expect. Getting knee scooter helped. Im totally frustrated and exhausted. Can you go from non-weight bearing to full weight bearing? Still uncomfortable. I found that actually compressing the foam inside down MORE helped for that. Sounds like you can choose to put the boot on for your FWB progression time, if you find that helps you be more confident with going WB, or do it in the shoe. Wore that till my final ortho appt last week. I fell early June of this year, non displaced fibula fracture with torn deltoid ligament and others, stage iv fracture per Ortho, unstable ankle. Bones need time to heal. Start thinking about which assistive device you'd prefer before surgery so that you can track one down or have a device provided for you by the medical center when the time comes. Can I use a boot instead of crutches? You provided great and detailed information, which I appreciate! Thanks for sharing!!! 26. Trimalleolar fracture October 25th surgery with external fixation for 10 days further surgery ORIF. when getting up restricted to non weight bearing can on put a little pressure on heel. ; 7 How do you wean off a walking boot? It took me 4 weeks of progression and back sliding to get to full weight bearing (still in the boot)- and I still will lean on crutches if I feel my leg is tired. He advised me to use the boot when I go out and maybe put the brace on at home and try to support myself with crutches and slowly steer away from it. Have faith. So I chose to continue, but in some cases shortened my chunks of WB walking down to 15 minutes wherever possible to reduce the pain and pressure on my hands. Dana, Thanks for writing your experience with your weight bearing. But. This has been a journey! What to expect after walking boot comes off? My story, I was mountain biking and hit a bad spot and went down hard. While in there, he did some manual manipulation and was happy with the spacing, so he didnt need to do the longer pin through fib/tib. 34. Thanks for this article that shows theres a light at the end of the tunnel but right now it feels so far away. However, I am taking each day as it comes and I know that eventually I will get there. The entire foot was swollen. I do have about 5 hours each morning where I can do more before the swelling comes back. Have you been WB in the boot? How do you climb stairs without weight bearing? They are not appropriate walking aid for knee injuries because the knee rests on the comfort pad. After a year of pain and limping, I found a new PT. The walker is strapped on the affected foot, with the knee and shine area rested on the comfortable pad, thereby making the ankle region bear no weight. Amy, I curious if your numbness ever went away. The walking boot has a thick rocker bottom that causes a limb length discrepancy, which has been linked to ancillary pain in the knee, hip or back. see details , Nerves typically grow about an inch per month, and once the insulating cover is repaired, the nerve will usually begin to heal three or four weeks afterwards. How long does it take for nerves to heal after foot surgery? It is a slow recovery but it can happen. Ortho docs are the worst at explaining the process and setting up expectations. I have Lyme disease on top of all this, so the use of my shoulder and knee joints has been taking its toll too. Hopefully you can report the same and youre doing okay! I bought a special pillow to keep it raised. The bones may take longer to heal if you suffer from diabetes or if you smoke. see details , For most foot fractures, you will need to avoid full weight bearing for at least six to eight weeks to allow the fracture to heal. I wasn't walking on it so it was no big deal. Its a great help. Amazing. I cant even shower without help! Did you sleep with your leg up every night? So far, so good! Have a knee scooter which limits use of crutches to bathroom visits only. I am accustomed to going to work all day and being with people. Ive been going bootless for, hum, three weeks now? This Im doing the best I can with putting weight on my leg but am not to 50 lbs. Im ready to call and schedule PT for the day after cast removal- but it sounds like I should wait and work on it at home. My ortho told me the goal of weight bearing progression is to understand the difference between discomfort (lasts a few minutes) and pain (lasts a few hours). I am physically fit and exercise a lot, I could not believe the fatigue I had to experience. Also, older adults need a little support to help them move around. Best wishes Moira in UK. The cast was removed yesterday. One suggestions for those who want to stay active or at least approach breaking a sweat during the NWB time: The ski-erg from Concept2 works like the rower but one can do it sitting on an armless chair and workout everything from hips in up. I-walker hands-free is a crutch alternative that works like an artificial leg. ; 6 Can I rest my foot on the floor when non weight bearing? I am following an ankle rehab program I found online which takes about 20 minutes each day and am now ready to begin gradual weight bearing. Also, my toes range of motion isnt great, cant curl thembut Ortho said that will come back over time. Also, rollators and canes are considered to be walking aid for balancing. How long of a process it took you total. The boot helps keep the foot stable and in the right position so that it can heal properly. Dont feel like a wimp, I stopped sleeping for like two weeks after my break and ended up not eating or drinking without help. I missed the 1 hour per day suggestion on my first read, and am probably doing half that at best, and in much smaller time increments. Then boot and crutches for 3 weeks. I have to admit the healing process is VERY slow. 9. I recently fractured my ankle in 3 places, had surgery just over a week ago. Key Milestones For Weaning Off Crutches Standing with weight equally distributed onto both legs Assisted walking with two crutches and brace locked in full extension Assisted walking with two crutches and brace unlocked Assisted walking with one crutch and brace unlocked Next week I will start to walk with crutches and this post and others xp will be really helpful for me and i am hoping for good time without struggling to get on with crutches. Suggestions are appreciated. Both ankles and lower leg remain swollen. Using a knee walker allowed me to remain as independent as possible during that time. Having to care for myself when unable to walk is hard. Nurse was emphatic no weight bearing. It was such a nice surprise to see that this post also discussed your experience getting to weight-bearing while having diabetes. Thanks to everyone for sharing. youre not able to walk 6 weeks post op? But yesterday when I was doing a simple flex exercise, I heard a loud cracking sound snd after it started hurting again, although all of the sudden it was a bit more flexible. Anyone else experience this? I have agonized over my lack of productivity until I was reminded that rest, therapy and recovery are productive as they are leading back to full strength and use. After the cast came off, 2 weeks ago, the consultant told me I would be driving after 2 weeks. Can I walk on my broken foot after 6 weeks? I broke my fibula and ankle on 16 December, surgery on 22 December, NWB with cast and crutches until 24 January. Its been a loooong recovery, including a hospital stay after surgery due to infection. Ive got to go back to the hospital on the 18th of this month Im guessing for another x-ray. Thanks for a quick reply. No, I did not do FWB while in the boot. Me to have been trying to find more info so great to find this. I opted not to have surgery there and try to recover at our cabin. I think the exercises are mainly keeping me at an even level of mobility, but not yet advancing to pre-injury status. I am only just starting to weight bare in the boot. The knee scooter also folds easily, making it an excellent travel choice. You can then stabilise to stand. The knee scooter is easy to control and steer due to its optimal 8-inch casters, making them a good option for indoor and outdoor usage. How do you climb non-weight bearing stairs? With iWALK3.0 Hands-Free Crutch, you can be completely free from the hassle of using crutches. You will not put weight on the affected leg for 6 to 8 weeks after surgery (non-weight-bearing). From 4 weeks to the 12-week mark, patients can apply some weight on the toe. It is the best thing since bubble gum. This is NOT debatable or negotiable as long as you had a normal gait prior to the surgery or injury. I have the same tri-fracture & healing naturally; no surgery. It's usually ok to stand in one place, however, and do the upper body strengthening. continue reading , The hinged-cuff ankle brace design is the most effective when transitioning from a walking boot back to competition, because you can't play in a walking boot. view details , The study found that nearly 70% of patients experienced secondary pain (away from the original injury) after wearing the boot. Can I wear an ankle brace instead of a walking boot? When I went in for my 6 week check up they cleared me to commence weight bearing as tolerated, and then it took about 2.5 weeks after that for me to be able to walk without the boot or crutches. Good luck to everyone whos going through this exhausting process. The idea of the walking boot is to take excess weight off your injured foot so you can feel better. And Im starting to see that transitioning to WB will be even harder. This will depend on how the healing is progressing and how much discomfort you are having o Swelling It is very common to have swelling intermittently after ankle fractures. UGH. Use the scooter the most until my right ankle feels better I am so tired. FWIW, if you can still get outside to breathe fresh air and do your WB work outside..Id try to do that. My doctor expects for me to be 100% FWB and be able to be out of the boot at my next appointment in 12 days. I have weaned myself off my heavy pain meds and am relying on Advil & Tylenol. The bone may be healed but the soft tissue is still inflamed and your muscles arent used to the new normal- yet ! In this post. This provides comfort for the user and also aids ambulation. 27. Like others have said, mine told me Just dont bear weight for 6 weeks, then well transition you to weight bearing in a boot for 6 weeks. Trimeollar ankle fracture on 10/6, we took our daughter roller skating & I went down. Hi Dana. | How do Walking Boots Work? Had V & D all night until completely empty. I really wish I was told to do FWB while in my boot. Dont be surprised if you have pain in new areas when you move from a hard cast to a walking boot. I see my surgeon tomorrow and I hope everything looks good. I also practice walking without the boot inside the house, with the crutches of course. Do very limited tidy up and cleaning. I am so glad that I found this post! This will affect many daily activities and can be very tiring, so it is a good idea to plan ahead as you will need some support at home. The two wheels are not suitable for all terrain and are just 5-inch in diameter. Sorry to hear about your accident. I have trouble trusting the three ortho docs that rotate in my small town. If you dont make progress with yours, might not hurt to have someone recommend another. I currently have a tibial stress fracture and a torn meniscus. Daily walks (1 1.5 hours) and 3x weekly runs (6-7 miles) were my release valve in the early days of the covid lockdown, so suffice to say Ive been going stir crazy with this injury! I was constantly exhausted and surprised by this fatigue pretty much throughout this process. I walked with the brace on without crutches today on carpeted flooring cause it seems to absorb the impact rather than hard wood and I was able to walk for about 15 minutes. Exercise those joints and push yourself ever so much, you will get there and be amazed at your progress. I was only able to toe touch while using walker. Wishing you luck as you return to weight bearing! I am now able to stand on both my feet and able to walk a little bit. . After that start PT and weight-bearing. Just got cast off and setting screw removed after NWB for 8 weeks following surgery in Austria. I had a nerve block also. Doc said I didnt have to wear it at night, but we have 2 dogs who also sleep on the bed so thinking I need to protect my ankle. i mean just to shower and putting walking boot and bandages for the first 12 weeks its an every day nightmare, im going on mi 12th week now and can walk on mi boot for going to the restroom and around the house and work. Since you are not able to bear any weight on the leg, an assistive device, such as a walker or crutches, will be necessary for you to walk . It was common for my first few days of progressive weight bearing to have a small pain/stress rise in my BGs. How do you climb non-weight bearing stairs? Was given a boot on 24 January and told I could fully weight bear as long as I had the boot on, and to use the crutches for support. And that is when you can walk with a NORMAL gait. I MUST WALK IN MY BOOT UNTIL MAY 14. Thank you for all the information on transition to weight bearing. Worried about pain when I start walking again though. Like everyone else says, it is so useful to read this post and all the responses. Would rather not overdo it in case it sets back my recovery. I still dont understand the implications, except for needing less anesthesia. I can tell you also that I have pretty low arches, and the arch on my left foot is even lower now, so I think that is contributing to my heel pain as well: tight, unused tendons angry from disuse and constant pressure, and poorly-dispersed body weight. I rented one but it would have cost less to buy one as Dana recommends. I still have not been back to work and as hard as its been, Ive been resting and elevating as much as the doctor wants me too. Yikes, how scary! The following days didnt see this, so my body was obviously getting used to the stress of weight bearing again. Not as serious as an ankle fracture but still really difficult to cope with especially as a single parent. Looking forward to getting back to WB and starting PT in the coming weeks. It gets better as you go. Curious if others experienced the same. I am now at 8mths post injury and am at full use of the ankle, except being cleared to play ice hockey, which I train for. 32. I fell and did a large fragmentation of my tibula on 26th July. i was told by my doc after surgery 6 weeks would be the time i could walk again? We are so vulnerable and dependent on whatever healthcare provider we go to and what they choose to tell us. If you are not weight bearing after injury for 6 weeks its going to take a few weeks after that to get back to walking without any aids/brace. Weber B fracture, borderline unstable. I did not go for PT as it was not covered by insurance and I had just paid my high deductible insurance plan for my surgery! Told by the ortho doc to walk around with crutches for now, gradual weight-bearing. Unimpressed at the lack of specifics, I found your blog post. When you undo your boot, fold back the strap on itself so it doesnt stick to the boot, another strap, your clothes, etc. Or have found anything when you did your searches? Thanks for tips about ankle braces too, folks. Happened mid Oct. After swelling and removal of fixator they added 2 rods. My sister is a PT and thinks it is going to take 3-4 months at least. You told me more in this blog than my surgeon has communicated to me before or after my foot surgery. Walking boots lead to more days lost due to injury. Please keep posting very much appreciated! Be that as it may, Im now trying to walk again and dealing with UK hospitals in the middle of a pandemic is a non starter. Anyone out there think they had the symptoms thereof, and progress thorough it nerve pain, numbness, electrical shocks, pain out of proportion to where at, joint stiffness and swelling beyond what considered normal, joint pain in other joints (I thought mine was caused by compensation) and pain in other foot mimicking injured ankle (Ive only had this v slightly, on and off for short periods). This includes resting your feet or toes on the ground. walk from A to B, or walking while my nephew was on his scooter) helped pass the time and get me to complete my hour or more of weight-bearing work. 41. 2. As everyone has said, its a long process so hang in there. Ortho called me the day of the appointment to re-schedule in person the following week, because he didnt have all the x-rays he needed (i.e., gravity stress) to make a definitive diagnosis. At the moment I am still in pain in both ankles and cant sleep well due to the pain. The best thing I am finding is a trug of cold water (ice if you can stand it) then gently rolling your foot on a ball. I can gobble about in the house without crutches but need them outside. I had a trimalleolar fracture on my left ankle and had been non weight bearing for about 10 weeks. Does it hurt when you start weight bearing? Thanks for the post! I go back to the doctor in a few hours. If your Doc or PT dont fix it. The crutch tips make good contact with even and uneven floors, preventing falls and ensuring safety. At week 11 now post surgery, I am able to bear weight with one crutch with the hope of being able to do FWB by the end of week 12, before my next doctors appointment. Im from the Netherlands and I think our healthcare system sucks ,lol, and that it is weird to walk on a non healed fracture with no extra support or guidance. So Im 3 weeks post op will be going to the Otho 15th sept to see if he will put me in a boot the first appointment he took xrays and sees it healing very nicely hoping he will put me in a boot on the 15th .. Im terrified with everyone having a difficult time bearing weight and still in pain please give me some hope, Hi Sandra While walking and sitting, make sure to keep your foot elevated off of the ground at all times. see more , Do you actually need crutches with a walking boot? I kept it elevated as much as possible. Non-weight bearing walking requires that no weight is placed on the injured foot; therefore, selecting medical equipment meant for balancing for non-weight bearing might be disastrous. Have any of you tried the IWalk 2.0? I go back to the Dr. the 2nd week of January 2020. It is better to walk better with a crutch than it is to walk badly without. continue reading , Crutches can be used for partial support but you can begin walking on your leg as soon as it is comfortable enough or as per the advice of your doctor. 3rd week: boot only no crutches. Have only really started physio and wt bearing 8 weeks post surgery. However, as I got rid of one crutch there is definitely a bit of pain and soreness around my outer ankle which I am hopeful that will resolve in the coming days as my foot gets stronger. I did my ankle fracture (3 bones) a few days after yours, on Nov 24. I hope you have healed well since this post! When the dust settled I was NWB for 9 weeks. Thank you so much for this blog 3 months after surgery and can walk a bit but now it all seems slow -and Trying to walk down stairs bending ankle is impossible at the moment !! Im on day 3 of transitioning into a boot and wb. Taking off the boot to shower I felt so vulnerable with my ankle exposed & was scared, but didnt even think of getting ankle braces!! If you need to take a break, take a break. Generally speaking, the sooner you can walk on your ankle the better. You could also use your smartphones timer feature. For reference, I had ORIF for a single displaced fracture in my right fibula, but I also ruptured most of the ligaments in both ankles. Insert an assistive walking device, like crutches or a knee scooter. However, I have numbness in my toes almost all the time. mi sister is an RN in LA area so she warned me that i would be out 4 to 6 months before walking, i went with the 8 to 10 weeks google advice instead since that suit mi expectations and i wanted to believe it was just another injury that i would get through. Any help would be super appreciated. Im pre-diabetic and hadnt seen a diabetic perspective of this recovery process other than yours. Its been great getting to spend more time with my young niece and nephew, but I am definitely ready to get back into the world again and its quite frustrating to be so close and yet so far. Knee scooters are not suitable for older adults with weak physical strength. I have a knee scooter and crutches to get around, but am feeling so frustrated not getting any fresh air or exercise. Will walking on a sprained ankle make it worse? So I praying for walking cast. Thank you Dana and all the commenters. Im 62 so she will possibly go against me too. Maybe a week to restore my muscles and Ill be up and walking with maybe just a limp. Introduction: My name is Madonna Wisozk, I am a attractive, healthy, thoughtful, faithful, open, vivacious, zany person who loves writing and wants to share my knowledge and understanding with you. Adding weight too soon can interrupt this important internal healing process. see details , 50% Weight Bearing Demo - BRBJ Foot & Ankle - YouTube view details , Weight-bearing aerobic activities involve doing aerobic exercise on your feet, with your bones supporting your weight. I cannot use my cane which is what I was hoping to transition to. Patient aims to help the world proactively manage its healthcare, supplying evidence-based information on a wide range of medical and health topics to patients and health professionals. I broke my tibia 4 weeks ago. I had ORIF surgery in Austria 9 weeks ago after slipping on ice. was very helpful as well. (Ditto for crutches I was walking around all day in the boot without crutches before I began transitioning out of the boot). Should my foot still hurt in a walking boot? There is no cast (outer bone broke) with extreme sprain. This is because your upper body isn't used to carry your body weight. see more , 1. Broke my ankle in 2 places Nov 4th. Back at hospital in 3 weeks and I want to have moved forward by then but dont know how. Thanks for your post. Oh and yeah I have noticed the extreme exhaustion and fatigue the first week home after surgery I basically slept the entire time. How long did it take you to go back to full weight bearing after you got rid of your boot and, how long before you were able to walk w/o your crutches? We also have an article on non-weight bearing walking with crutches that will give you the best informational guide on using a crutch correctly. I guess not bad for being 65. 30. A week after my surgery I suffered a massive pulmonary embolism and am lucky to be alive. Myofascial release provided relief and increased range of motion. Thank you for info re. That evening I decided to try and go upstairs on my feet instead of on my bottom for the first time in 6 weeks. I am hoping it will continue to improve. Oh Susie, I know how you feel. 5. The legs are the ultimate shock absorbers and keeping weight off may require using some assistive device, even with a walking boot, but it doesn't have to be crutches. view details , If the soles of your new boots feel particularly stiff throughout the breaking in process, you can try gently flexing the sole with your hands. I feel I am relying on my crutches to take the weight so I am not making any progress towards weight bearing on my ankle and to be frank I am actually terrified about putting weight on my ankle again. Think every step of your day out At the beginning, it was helpful for keeping track of all the new things I needed to do; in the middle, it was useful for emphasizing the progress I was making; and at the end it felt really good to see the light of the end of the tunnel of a few pages/days left toward being fully weight bearing. I was in Mexico on vacation. The scooter also comes with a basket that serves as a storage purpose while using the scooter. April 27: Stepped into my pool while skimming (lack of spatial awareness on my part), left leg went to the bottom (~3.5 feet down) while my right foot stayed on the deck. I am 28 and on June 4 2021 I broke my ankle skateboarding. Oh I forgot to mention that my so called good leg just acts like it wants to hop still after using the walker to get around with while I was NWB for months. But life is meant to have these bumps in the road right? This is suitable for ankle and below-the-knee injuries. May 11 (two weeks after injury): ORIF surgery on the fibula (plate and screws). It is a three-wheel scooter with an extensive and sturdy 12-inch wheel for all floor surfaces. Thank you so much for this post. . As others have said there is a very wide range of experiences. Broke my ankle three weeks agosurgery, pins, platesyou give very practical advice for dealing with the challenges of getting around on one leg and letting me know what to expect when I start PT. How long does it take for nerves to heal after foot surgery? I thank you. Im in a walker still. Referred for 6 weeks of ROM PT, progressing to strengthening at 6 weeks. Now at week 11, the numbness of the top of my foot has also resolved by almost 90%. How much weight is touch down weight bearing? I would really like to get back to work for social and physical reasons (so not really work from home, though its a desk job) ASAP but also dont want to deal with snow. 45. How much weight is partial weight bearing? I ate no grains for about 2 months my calories came from berries and cherries, and organic bone-marrow, along those lines lots of colorful fresh food, a lot of matcha tea. Moral of the storyWe are all different. Glad this post helped some! I did not have to have surgery but was left scratching my head. Without advertising income, we can't keep making this site awesome for you. 25. I have also developed numbness in the fingers of my left hand during this partial weight bearing journey. Just wanted to thank everyone for sharing their stories and experiences. I am very impatient, but I followed everything the doctor recommended and believe it made a huge difference. Surgery one week later because I followed orders and swelling went way down. We want the forums to be a useful resource for our users but it is important to remember that the forums are This is determined by your physician based on your injury and healing status. Sleep with the boot and the plastic drives me nuts on the edges of my foot. Was completely non wb for 6 weeks. My biggest issue is the inside incisions were painful from the metal part of the boot pushing on them. I have a trimalleolar fracture on my left ankle stepped off deck wrong and managed to sprain my right ankle as well. But Snowboarding? Thanks for your post and replies. and Privacy Policy and steps will be taken to remove posts identified Also, I was wondering what others recommend to apply to ones skin once the leg is out of a cast. I still have discomfort and pain. 8. Its for sure is a process so listen to YOUR body, if it gets swollen and stiff (and mine does when Im on it a lot) ice and elevate. Notes on 6 weeks of non weight bearing on foot, https://patient.info/forums/discuss/6-weeks-of-non-weight-bearing-on-foot-721081. My cast was cut off and I was given a boot and told that I just had to pretty much get on with it. hi everyone! 4 users are following. Using Tylenol vs Motrin. Each pair weighs 2.90 pounds, which any user can easily carry. May 5: Ortho appt with gravity stress x-ray. I can already tell you that this will be impossible. It is heavy and clunky. I was then given an ankle support with adjustable velcro straps and was told I didnt have to wear it all the time, but to gradually start putting weight on my ankle again and start walking around! 3.5 of surgery , 9 screws and 2 plates later (and negative c19) spent the night home the next day. I fractured my fibula, displaced talus, and torn deltoid ligaments in the quest for good maternity photos of my sister. How long after ankle surgery can I walk without a boot? Can I walk after 6 weeks ankle fracture? I have been doing physio exercises sent to me via email because of CoVid19. I am now following advice from a fabulous private physio. I am in a boot and have been told to wear it all the time, sleeping as well,except when icing my ankle. articulated in the last post about actually breaking bones. Orthopedic doc told me that at 6 weeks post op I will move to the boot and start WB. The orthopaedic doctor said I would be back walking in 2 weeks. Posted I look all the time online for information included here to see how others are coping and recovering. Had a closed reduction done and sent on my way with crutches and splint. I started by sitting in a chair and leaning onto both legs to get used to the feeling of weight on it before really trying to put it down while walking/crutching. I have been feeling very depressed and hopeless for the last few days, which make every day feel like a year. So I dumped a pile of ibuprofen on my bedside table to make it easy to reach and remember to take first thing in the morning or at night. Glad the post was helpful. How to get around in a foot cast - Benjamin E. Stein M.D. I still have a few more weeks until I can walk properly without the boot or crutches and can go back to driving. Other advice for the return to weight-bearing: If youre like me, youll switch back to weight-bearing accompanied by getting out of your hard cast and getting a walking boot of some sort. Thank you Dana for sharing your experience! Broke the 3 bones in my ankle on July 5, 2020 and had ORIF surgery the next day with a soft cast and splint. Also, they should not be considered when the second leg is weak because the second leg will be used to propel the knee scooter forward. Two weeks later I went to a orthopedic doctor and they removed the staples and placed me in a soft splint that I could remove to shower! However now im much more comfortable and it feels nice when i stretch. My 4 month appointment was 3 days ago and he finally gave me the thumbs up for WB. Maybe my progress would of been better. I am encouraged by what I have learned in the blog. That makes it vital for the patient to have a strong upper body for effective usage. In particular, Im so glad you wrote about the tiredness. PT this Monday. I learned to back off so that I wouldnt be hurting so much at the end of the day. So glad I found this post. they will tell me I can start to put some weight on it. So glad I found you all makes me feel better! You can buy covers on Amazon but this was quicker and easy with materials I had to hand! I am having trouble with the loss of my mobility coupled with my husband being gone. Its good to have friends who know people, so the surgeon here (home) said go straight to the ER. The bottom end of my tibia did not have any shape at all and the fractured pieces were all pushed up into the tibia from the fall. I had ORIF Jan 6 to repair open tib-fib fractures. I might have to call the PA about this if it becomes more of a problem. How long will I be non-weight bearing after foot surgery? 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