I know this is very, very late, but just in case this turns up on anyone else's Google results like it did on mine ;) I still wanted to throw in my 2 cents.I had a very similar break, I fractured my left fibula at the syndesmosis (Weber Type B). The ER put me in the splint, and the orthopedist I went to the next day was surprised that they hadn't let me put any weight on it at all. He put me in a walking boot, but not the one with the plastic up front, this one allows a little bit of flexing but not much, since it's softer, and had me come back in 3 weeks. I walked for those 3 weeks putting weight on the foot and using the crutches for additional support when I was out and about (i.e. shopping or at school) and not using anything at home. After my 3 week checkup he gave me the air stirrup to wear at home and at night, and to wean myself into wearing during the day.
I have found since the beginning that walking actually helped me more than anything. Laying down and sitting down was what made it sore...when I walked around it, felt better. I've also read that weight bearing encourages ossification of the cartilage fibers that form at the fracture site.
Posted By Kari on September 14, 2006 at 19:58:54:
In Reply to: Re: broken ankle
posted by Mya PT on January 18, 2006 at 23:38:08:
