Displaced lateral malleolus fracture surgery

[bigalrobbo]

Thanks for the response.
It is now 4 1/2 weeks since my op which the surgeon said went according to plan. I had 4 Mitek anchors placed to fix the ligament. The 2 days after the op were quite painful but nothing that the painkillers couldnt handle!
I have had no pain whatsoever since the initial 2 days. The 'back slab' plaster was removed after 2 weeks along with my stitches (7) and a new full lightweight cast put on for the remaining 4 weeks.
The only problems I am having are from moving around on crutches. I am non weight bearing (thought I was going to be weightbearing) so the strain on my shoulders and arms are taking their toll. My 'good' ankle has swelled up aswell, but is not giving me any pain.
I have this cast removed on Christmas eve, after which I have been told I will be in an air-cast (removable) for a further 6 weeks.

All in all, I am happy so far (if you take away the inconveniance of relying on lifts to get to work, not riding my motorbike and generally everything else that comes with using crutches)

I know Im only at the start of my recovery, Im expecting a fair amount of soreness/pain when I can actually start rehab, but Im sooo looking forward to getting this cast off!!

Ill update this thread in a few more weeks time to let you know how Im getting on.

Hope this thread is helpfull to anyone getting ready to go through a similar thing, and if anyone has any questions Ill be happy to reply.
I've tried (dont know if it has worked) to attach a photo of my ankle 2 weeks post op and off my pre op X-ray.