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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first walking post ankle fracture with air cast

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Nov 15, 2011
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Walking with a boot NEW
by: Anonymous

I just started putting weight on my ankle about 2 months after I broke my ankle and had surgery. I have a plate and a total of 9 pins. It is painful and I did notice more swelling. I am so eager to start walking again I'm afraid I will overdo it. I try to do he exercises whenever I'm not walking. Can't wait to walk normally again!!!!!

Jan 11, 2011
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Fractured Fibula, no surgery needed
by: GP

I have a fibula fracture which is aligned, I was put into a walking boot and was told at this point I would not need surgery. I'm not walking on it and have to return in 2 weeks to confirm that the break is healing correctly. My Orthopedist said if all goes well I'll be able to walk in boot after two weeks. Anyone experience this type of break and/or received similar information? And if so, will I really be "walking" or is 4-6 weeks more realistic?

Nov 03, 2009
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ankle injury
by: Anonymous

I shattered my ankle and had an 8in plate and 12 screws in it. i had surgery about 5 weeks ago and i am allowed to start putting weight on it a little at a time now. i have no discomfort or pain. everything feels just fine so far.

Sep 25, 2009
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Keep looking up
by: Ankle Fracture

I was told the ankle sprain or fracture takes the longest to heal. I just fractured ankle 8 days ago and I am a cyclist. I was told I cannot get back on for 8 to 10 weeks.

Aug 20, 2009
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8 weeks post broken ankle
by: Jay

I had multiple fractures including a complete brake of the fibula and ankle dislocation. I had my cast removed 2 days ago. I have a brace and I'm using crutches. When I'm home on the couch I remove the brace place my ankle in warm water and move my foot around as much as I can (twice a day). Each time I find I have less swelling and a little more range of motion. I will start PT next week

Jun 08, 2009
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bear weight after surgery
by: Anonymous

I am in the same situation, im 7 weeks now after surgery n even though the doc says start walking , am so scared to bear weight on it.I'm using a walker now n put all my wight on the walker still.I'm still waiting on myself to make the 1st step iI cant wait to do that. And yes I'm noticing a bit of a swelling too.

Oct 22, 2008
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swelling
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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