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May 25 - rolled my ankle, dislocated and broke the tibia and fibula?

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May 25 - rolled my...

May 25 - rolled my ankle, dislocated and broke the tibia and fibula.
June 7 - I had ORIF surgery, the tibia had three plates put in and one plate in the fibula. I have been nonweight bearing.
July 22 - had an x-ray and my surgeon was very pleased with it and said I can start walking on the foot with the boot on. Only as much as my ankle can tolerate. my calf was very tight and stretching exercises were advised.
July 22 - I asked for a smaller boot and was measured by the tech/MA and received a smaller size.
July 23 on - I find that the foot moves forward causing the toes to extend over the boot. I also find the foot is very swollen again after minimal walking. stretching exercises are difficult.Questions
1. does the smaller boot affect the foot negatively when walking? should I request to go back to the larger boot?
2. after icing and elevating I have been walking with crutches and the foot swells up again. any recommendations are appreciated.Pictures
#1 - how the boot fits before
#2 - one hour later without weight bearing
#3 - side of foot
#4 - other side
#5 - feet, side by side

Submitted: 1 year ago.Category: Orthopedics

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Orthopedist: Dr Care, Doctor replied 1 year ago

Dr Care, Doctor

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Hello there. I hope all is well. This is just a nasty fracture and taking longer to heal. But hopefully with little more time ever will go bakc to normal. Hang in there and keep your exercises

Customer reply replied 1 year ago

Please see my question about the boot. if my toes are hanging over the boot (see pic) does this negatively affect the foot when walking?

Orthopedist: Dr Care, Doctor replied 1 year ago

Not it shouldn’t affect it

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