Hi all
I experienced a spiral fracture of Tib and Fib in Jul 07. Was manipulated under anaesthetic and had a long leg plaster and no weight bearing for 12 weeks. After this, I had a below knee cast, but as this was progressing to a non union, i experienced some external rotation from the knee. The consultant eventually agreed to insert plate and 10 screws with bone graft from iliac crest in December 07. Stayed in below knee cast for 2 weeks, when this was removed it was discovered that i had two large blistred areas on the shin. Thes are slowly healing now, although still scabby. I hope to begin some weight bearing next week when i go to see the consultant Ortho, but although i have regained most of my calf muscle, my thigh is still showing a 30% loss of muscle bulk. I also have pain in my ankle, my knee clicks and grates and I am unable to lie flat either on my front or back due to pain in hip when I try to do so. I am asssuming that these pains are due to non use of leg and will gradually go when i start walking again. I am doing straight leg raises several times during the day, however this doesnt seem to be making much difference. Can anyone out there suggest any other exercises that i can do to encourage my thigh muscles?
Also when i do stand with both feet on the floor, i feel that the injured leg is longer than the good one, I hope this is temporary due to my posture, but would be grateful for any reassurance
Thanks all

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