Will I ever ice skate or wear normal shoes again?

Question

I broke my ankle in 3 places 18 months ago. At the time they put in 2 massive screws and 7 pins. I couldn't wear my normal shoes and it bruised up all the time and hurt all up my leg after walking for a while.

Two days ago I had all the metalwork taken out. It's still bandaged up and hurting me though I can put weight on it with a special boot so I assume all went well.

So when this latest surgery has healed, should I be able to wear my old shoes, walk without pain, ice skate etc? Anyone been here? Thanks.

Answer 1

Walking yeah i don't see the problem but Ice Skating might put to much pressure and strain on it so i would wait for a bit longer for that but idon'tt see why you will never be able to.

Hope you get better.

Answer 2

make sure you do your physio all the time!!!!! this is soooooo important!!!!!, did you skate compettively or just for fun?!

if it was for fun yeah you will just be careful, and be guided by your physio. competatively?? em not sure it depends on how you look after it duing the healing process (which will be slow and painful). wearing an ankle support would be a very good idea when you do skate again

you will have some degree of weakness in your ankle due to the break but if you build up the surrounding muscles you should be fine in time.

you will also have pain in the joint in the colder weather due to the injury you got.  

Answer 3

I broke my ankle last year. It was only a hairline fracture and my ankle is just now getting back to normal size. It is still a tiny bit swollen- and I hardly had as major a break as you have had. Muscle damage takes longer to heal than does the bone damage and removing those pins and screws had to effect some muscle.

If they did a good job on your surgery, I'd bet you will be able to do all the things you did before. Don't be surprised, though, if your bones let you know when the weather is about to change. As for wearing your old shoes- they will be pretty old by the time you get to them: another 6 months or more maybe, depending on your level of swelling.  

Answer 4

ask your doctor if you can wear of those health sandals while you are in your recovering period.

http://www.healthy-step.com

Good luck!

Answer 5

It will probably always feel a little different from your other ankle, perhaps click a bit and a little discomfort in cold weather etc. Ask your doctor / physiotherapist for advice.  I'm sure in time you will be able to wear your old shoes as long as they are not very high heels!  As for ice skating I would think not for quite a while until it has fully healed, possibly one day but please don't push yourself too much and seek medical advice.  Take good care and I hope it heels soon from the removal of the metalwork.