Fractured Talus

Hi Everyone,

I was hoping to get some feedback to see how long recovery time might take. This is what I was examined with: Lateral soft tissue swelling. There is a nondisplaced oblique fracture of the most lateral aspect of the dome of the talus. The tibiotalar joint is intact. Impression: Fractured talus.

Basically what happened was I jumped off of a deck in the dark that was much higher than I thought. So I was not braced properly, so when I landed on the ground I did not roll out of it or was really prepared for impact.

I am a 32 year old male and very active (well not now) and in good shape. I walked on it for about 2 1/2 weeks after I injured it before going to the ER & getting the X-ray done.

I don't have insurance so I went to the ER. I was told by the PA that no surgery is required and that healing would take 4-6 weeks. After doing research online it looks like 6-8 weeks or 6-10 weeks is the correct time frame for healing an injury like my mine.

What I would like to know is does that sound accurate? I am still in a splint and have been on crutches for about 25 days now. I am wondering if I should just go back to the ER in about another month to make sure my bone healed completely, or if I should see an orthopedic dr. first.

Also I am wondering if pain & swelling is still consistent with an injury like this even after the fracture heals. Could there be major ligament or tendon damage which I heard takes longer to heal than bone? I do martial arts, so I am wondering how long until I can start training hard again. I know there will be a period of rehab, just not sure how long.

I just want to give myself the max time to make sure it heals completely, so I don't risk re-injuring my foot.

Oh one more thing, someone with a similiar injury told me NOT to take calcium supplements while I heal, that it would not heal right if I do due to an overload of calcium to the fracture site. Is this true? They gave me other advice like not drinking alcohol (I met them in a bar), avoiding dairy products & eating lots of buckweat.

Any feedback, experience or advice is greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

Tom