Given three weeks, is this wishful thinking?

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Thats what I thought. I understand that human medicine is different from animals but 3 weeks just seemed a tad too optimistic. In terms of stability tests all that seems to have been done is the surgeon did a quick anterior drawer test then pawned me off to the physios. The physios checked ROM and started me on stability, ROM and balance exercises. Since then no one has mentioned stability or prognosis again. Todays session consisted of laser therapy, some massage to try increase the plantar fexion (still extremely limited) and some balance/proprioception exercises.

Maybe the surgeon is concerned that if I havn't improved to adequate walking in (now 1.5 weeks) that there may be osteochondral defects? I did raise concern over developing DJD or OCD... And I am time limited, next year I start working in the hospital - which leaves me on my feet all day with no chance of taking the 6 weeks required for surgery and rehab.

I still don't want to rush into unnecessary procedures. In your online opinion (making it limited, I know), if I stuck with physio past the 3 week mark, should my ankle regain full ROM and functionality?

Thank you so much for replying viola, I appreciate it.

Oh and just a quick question - is it normal for your foot (in particular my toes) to experiance a numb tingly - like pins and needles - sensation when getting laser therapy?