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This protocol is intended to guide clinicians through the post-operative course for an ankle fracture with ORIF. This protocol is time based (dependent on tissue healing) as well as criterion based.
To speed up your recovery, you should begin to do the following exercises to help you regain the movement in your ankle and foot. Each exercise should be done 10 times regularly throughout the day. 1 Bend and straighten your ankle, moving your foot up and down as far as you can. a b 2 Sit with your bad leg straight out in
Usually, ankle fractures can take 12-16 weeks for the initial healing period. Some patients with minor fractures, like a hairline fracture, may fully recover after this period (or even sooner). For others with more complicated breaks, it may take weeks or months longer to recover mobility.
Expect moderate to a large amount of swelling in the foot and toes after the break or surgery. Elevate foot for first 48-72hrs after surgery. Try to elevate the foot as much as possible during recovery to reduce swelling.
Ankle Fractures This leaflet gives you advice and exercises to help your ankle recover after your fracture. Now that you have had the cast removed it is very important that you gradually try to use your foot and ankle as normally as possible. At first your ankle will feel stiff and possibly painful. This is
Ankle Fractures What is an ankle fracture and how does it happen? If your ankle joint twists during and injury or fall, you can break one or both bones of the ankle joint. This is called an ankle fracture –we use the words fracture and break to mean the same thing. Will I need an operation?
How long will it take to heal? Most fractures heal without any problems in six to twelve weeks. However, it may take six to twelve months for your symptoms to settle completely – these can include pain or discomfort, stiffness, swelling, and decreased strength. The bones may take longer to heal if you suffer from diabetes or if you smoke.
