Thanks for reply physiobob - i get the exogen on Monday so will give it a go, ive heard quite good things about them, just didnt know whether they worked this late in the day post fracture, i have to use it for 2 months and of course, build some muscle before i go back in feb to see surgeon.

im quite enjoying being on the bike, i was on for 20mins this morning and it feels good, I will go swimming later and see how that fairs but my knee was very painful last time but perhaps my technique is wrong...

Oh god...You say the fracture doesnt look good, do you think its going to be a non union??? or looks bad in some other way??? my leg has been measured and its 6mm longer than the good leg, but this is acceptable apparently - all i want to do is get back to sports!

I really appreciate all your help and would be pleased to hear from an OS