Ankle ORIF - Fibula fractue

[Physio Dace]

Broken 101,

Yes your description is sufficient. Given that the fibula fracture did not need fixation is a good thing - your body is very good at fixing bones but takes a few years to finish completely; however disruption and fixation of the distal tibio-fibula joint and hence ankle mortise poses the biggest hurdle to returning to a sport such as mixed martial arts. Overall I would be fairly confident that you will return in time (how longs a piece of string???) but I guess your surgeon is the most qualified and positioned to give you your answer. Hit him up at your next review.

Good luck buddy.

[broken101]

Physio Dace,

Thanks again for the tip! Glad to hear there's a chance to get back into MMA and MTB riding. I'll definitely ask the surgeon. I have a follow up on the 25th of this month so i'll be sure to get as much info as possible, i'll let you know how it goes.

thanks man!