broken tib/fib

[kunit38]

ok so on november 5th, i broke my left tib/fib. it wasnt that bad cus it didnt go through the skin and there was no displacement and did not effect my growth plates. i was just wondering it has been about a month and a half and accordin to x-rays and tainers ppl tell me ill be able to get my cast off in a week or two
what can i do to help heal faster (what can i eat or drink that would help)
how long will rehab take, and what kind of things will i need to do

[gussy9]

can any1 help me with my last coment

[gussy9]

broke my tibia playing football[no displacement] in cast 12 weeks and there is mot much healing was told to come back in 8 more weeks for check up how long does it take and what can i do to help healing i try to stay active play pitch&put is hard but gives me something to do.rest leg after i do these things& often go out to pub with friends should i be doing these things & wat can i eat to help

[Dr_Veena]

Hi,
     How are you? Tibia is the shin bone that bears most of the weight and the Fibula is the splint bone located on the outside of the lower leg. In the case of a closed fracture there may be swelling and discolouration due to the large amounts of blood that emanate from a fractured bone.

The usual healing time for a mid-shaft Tibia and Fibula fracture treated with cast immobilisation is 12 to 16 weeks. This is followed by rehabilitation with a Chartered Physiotherapist to restore the range of ankle and knee movement, and to restore the muscle strength that is lost during the immobilisation period. I think it is too early to remove the cast in your case. May be you can ask your doctor about plastic cast walker, which is much lighter and allows you to walk to some extent.

Once full fracture healing is confirmed by the doctor, rehabilitation can continue with a physiotherapist. Hydrotherapy exercises are very helpful in regaining ankle range of movement.
Best.