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first walking post ankle fracture with air cast

I am 8 weeks post distal tibia(ankle) fracture and also in an air cast.
I just start putting pressure on my foot to walk (with walker and air cast)and began experiencing swelling and discomfort over mid shin area. I just returned from clinic so I walked to car and around the clinic, again to and from car. (Some rests in between walking) When I got home I really noticed the swelling so I elevated leg and applied ice. Is this a normal occurrence when beginning to have mobility?

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Oct 22, 2008
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by: Bart - SII

It is normal to have some swelling after first getting back to weight bearing. This is quite a shock to your ankle joints and muscles after 8 weeks off.

The swelling should subside and you should notice less and less as time goes by and your body adjusts. Just make sure to take it slow and don't do too much. ice and elevation are good after you have been up on it for awhile too.

Bart

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