i break my tibia fibula in may 21 i had no surgery and i have in cast know 5 weeks dr say me i have to take 3 moths ,after i take off cast since i play football how much time i have ti take to get back to play again
With increase in age the healing is very slow and difficult for fractures of tibia and particularly fibula.
12 to 16 weeks rest is adviced after the surgery and follow up assessment after that.
If required you would need further surgical intervention. With recovery and healing you would have to start physiotherapy later to decrease your stiffness.
Take care!
I broke my tibia and fibula the middle of may i am still non weight bearing on a walker. I have a rod and screws. I am healthy also, my last x-ray shows no healing it has started to get me down any positive feedback would be so much appreciated. ***@****
i had this surgery done too it took me about six months to walk normally
i am getting my screws taken out this month (date of accident- june 13, 2007)
my doctor told me screws are usually taken out two years post-op but mine are bothering me as well which is why im getting them taken out 13 months after surgery
do not be depressed about this, this is a fracutre from which you can and will fully recover,
4/30/08
I broke my tibia and fibula also on 1/15. I have a rod, plate and six screws. I am partial weight bearing and working at a desk job. I can drive. I go back to the Orthopedic on 5/19. I hope I can get my screws out as they bother me. I fell in my kitchen. I am very depressed over it. I use whirlpool therapy and take calcium for bone healing. Waas wondering how long does it take to heel. I am in good health. I am 57 years old, female.