After an unscheduled trip to the emergency room Friday night (my ankle was so swollen I couldn't walk), come to find out that I have a: "non-displaced posterior malleour fracture w/ligament injury and displaced talus" in my right ankle.
Go figure, I've been walking/riding/swimming, etc for over 3 months on the stupid thing thinking that it was a marginal sprain!
Question now is are there any Doc's out there that can share what options I'm faced with? (can't get in to see an orthopedic surgeon for another week).
Phil, I was REALLY looking forward to that 50 back race with you in Santa Cruz next month, looks like we might have to reschedule!
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I am a cardiologist but did discuss your injury with an orthopedist. Most likely you will need immobilization (with a splint) for 4-6 weeks and no weight bearing for the first 2 weeks. Surgery may be necessary if this doesn't work. Of course this is without seeing the x ray and examining the ankle. Good luck.
I am a cardiologist but did discuss your injury with an orthopedist. Most likely you will need immobilization (with a splint) for 4-6 weeks and no weight bearing for the first 2 weeks. Surgery may be necessary if this doesn't work. Of course this is without seeing the x ray and examining the ankle. Good luck.
