Update: Trimalleolar fracture Weight Bearing in under 3 weeks post op
Update! 🩷💪🩼
March 31: Fell into a trench → left ankle fracture-dislocation
April 2: Surgery (ORIF) with plate + screws + syndesmotic screws
April 2–21: Non-weight-bearing in splint, focused on elevation and healing
April 21: Sutures removed → placed in walking cast, cleared to bear weight
Now: Gradually increasing weight-bearing and walking (mostly independent at home)
May 19 (expected): Cast comes off → transition to boot + start rehab/mobility work
Early June: Walking independently (projected)
Late July/August: Return to light hiking/activity (projected)
At the time of the 🦿splint and suture removal things looked in good shape with minimal swelling. 🩷🩷🩷
I'm executing a 10 min every hour walking plan with increased weight bearing.
The cycle:
5–10 min → walking / standing / tasks
30–45 min → elevated above heart
10–20 min → neutral sitting (foot supported)
👉 Then repeat
Days 1–3:
🩼🩼🩼 25–40%
Light pressure
Use both crutches
Days 4–7:
🩼🩼 40–60%
More confident loading
Less leaning on crutches
End of week:
🩼 moving toward 60–75%
I need to see the plan. 🤓
At the end of this cycle I'll evaluate my progress, reassess and write the next 7 day plan.
My mind will allow me to accomplish anything as long as I can imagine it in very small achievable chunks.
I need it. 🩷
I wish the very best to everyone here for continued health and healing. 💛