Tibula fibula compound fracture..how long before moto??

Kawboy
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2/18/2016 8:27am Edited Date/Time 2/19/2016 6:36am
Greetings my fellow riders..

I sustain a really bad tib fib compound and exposed fracture last year.
Any ideas on recovery time before trying to ride again. Im 47 so , im not rushing into, but i will like to have some insights from people with similar incidents
Thanks boys.
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Wade221
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2/18/2016 8:34am Edited Date/Time 2/18/2016 8:38am
I had the same injury, with two plates and 15 screws. The injury had occurred the end of January, and after physical therapy and strength/mobility training, I was able to ride (partially) around the end of April, with no issues. So, about three months for me. I was in my late 20s. Not sure if this is applicable
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2/18/2016 8:48am
I've got both ankles plated and screwed. One was a double comound. I also crushed a heel, so my injuies were a bit different. And, I'm a couple years older than you and am the sole breadwinner. I ultimately nade a tough decision that I am still bummed about. Good luck with your rehab, whatever you decide.
2/18/2016 8:53am
I just broke same thing on January 16th got a rod put in and plates and skrews, I can already walk pretty normal but waiting to ride probably until May. I don't know sometimes I feel like I already canLaughing
shanes
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2/18/2016 9:10am
All depends on the break I had a spirl fracture of tib fid , my foot was 180 degrees around the wrong way . 2x8 inch plates and 16 screws 7 months on crutches so it depends on how bad the break
Good luck with recovery

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2/18/2016 9:12am
broke tib, fib and crushed ankle on fourth of July 2009. Had couple surgeries, plates, screws. Bad deal. Was 44 years old. My doc said a year. I got my ass to the gym after a couple months. Spinning mainly, rowing machine, ect. Was at Glen Helen racing by end of the year. My doc was amazed. I put in a lot of time on my own building strength. I was determined. Its up to you.
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2/18/2016 9:46am
I would wait until my DOCTOR said I was completely healed
2/18/2016 9:50am
September of 09 I broke my left fibula, left ankle and right arm in a bad crash and it took me about 3 months before I got backs on my bike. And about 5 before I raced again. Strangely my fibula healed slower than the others.
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2/18/2016 9:52am
I would wait until my DOCTOR said I was completely healed
There you go, throwing logic into it.
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2/18/2016 9:56am


4 weeks

huck
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2/18/2016 10:03am
Ask Ridge.... Wink
Tpog496
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2/18/2016 10:14am
I would wait until my DOCTOR said I was completely healed
GuyB wrote:
There you go, throwing logic into it.
The problem with this is most doctors dont understand what motocross demands out of the body. I had a tumor removed out of my abdomen a year ago and one doctor told me to stay off the bike for 3 months, another told me a year at least.
dak446
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2/18/2016 10:17am
6 months for me
Panic_Rev
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2/18/2016 10:25am Edited Date/Time 2/18/2016 10:26am
4 months for me.

2 plates 12 screws just above the ankle. A year later I had the metal removed because one of the plates was causing discomfort above my ankle knob (whatever its called).

I had more pain from my 2nd surgery. Nothing better then going into elective surgery feeling good and being wheel-chaired out in pain.
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2/18/2016 10:34am
huck wrote:
Ask Ridge.... Wink
Post a pic.
Kawboy
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2/18/2016 11:01am
Here is mine.
Intermedular titanium rod and 5 screws
Got the release a week ago under : thats the best is gonna get premise.
It feels weak and kind of 5 degrees to the right. I can walk almost without a limp but i put put load on it still hurts a bit.
Can run to save my life and my golf swing has a severe hook now.. lol






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2/18/2016 11:06am
I'd seriously just listen to the council from your doctor, but I'm no doctor...Whistling
Xsenter
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2/18/2016 11:36am
I crushed my ankle middle of May 2009. Back on the bike in September
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2/18/2016 11:43am
3 months after open heart surgery, motocross! I told my doctor and he said, do it, no problem!
It's been 7 months now and no problem so far.

Your doctor will be honest with you when you ask, no bone heals the same for everyone but start hittin extra calcium and workin it out.
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2/18/2016 11:47am Edited Date/Time 2/18/2016 11:48am




Since y'all are creepin me out with your battle wounds I'll share mine lol

Did this in June of last year

Getndome
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2/18/2016 11:50am
Sold the bike for now maybe forever, fuck idk I love this shit. but I can't be paralyzed I'm the sole provider and have kids. it's a tough one if I ever did ride again it would probably be trails but one trip over the bars and I could be in a wheelchair.
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2/18/2016 12:09pm
Same injury when I was late 20's had rod put in with screws I was back on my bike in three months but I elected to have the rod pulled back out instead of left in. just because (I thought) if I had to bail I would jar the rod and screws causing more damage.

But having the rod pulled out left me in more pain than the original surgery Laughing After a few weeks maybe 4-5 I was back on the bike, nothing stupid just riding around.

I guess I would say it depends on the person health and age
The Rock
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2/18/2016 12:47pm
I would wait until my DOCTOR said I was completely healed
If racers listened to their dcotors a lot of us wouldn't be racing.
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I shattered the bottom of my tibia 5 years ago, spend 7 months on crutches and didn't ride for 12 months. I still do not have full movement in my ankle and can only run with a limp. It improved a little when the metal was taken out.

But I am used too it now, and can still ride, so all is good.
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2/18/2016 12:56pm
Kawboy wrote:
Here is mine. Intermedular titanium rod and 5 screws Got the release a week ago under : thats the best is gonna get premise. It feels...
Here is mine.
Intermedular titanium rod and 5 screws
Got the release a week ago under : thats the best is gonna get premise.
It feels weak and kind of 5 degrees to the right. I can walk almost without a limp but i put put load on it still hurts a bit.
Can run to save my life and my golf swing has a severe hook now.. lol






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Looks just like mine! Did same to
My left leg when I was 22. I'm 43 now. Also took me about 3 months to get back on the bike. Take your time no need to rush it.
Torco1
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2/18/2016 4:12pm
Ankle injuries suck.....I broke the tib, fib and talus on my left ankle twice within 4 months, that was about 17 years ago and it still looks like this........



KTMShane699
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2/19/2016 4:06am
Broken April 18, 2015. Still haven't ridden again yet. I've sat on my bike and can still feel it stretching my leg quite a bit. At this point I struggle to come to terms with if I'll ever be able to really ride again. I have a family and career to think of. I have days I walk well, and others I don't. I wouldn't ask for medical advice here about when to ride, but have a real conversation with your doc about your activities and what you expect of your body.

Take it seriously. Ortho injuries can have a long term impact on your quality of life. Especially as we get older. And age is something none of us can avoid.









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2/19/2016 6:35am
I did the same when I was 16. I was able to ride about two months later. Now I'm 32 and the thing hurts everyday and is swollen half the time.
usp4u
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Torco1 wrote:
Ankle injuries suck.....I broke the tib, fib and talus on my left ankle twice within 4 months, that was about 17 years ago and it still...
Ankle injuries suck.....I broke the tib, fib and talus on my left ankle twice within 4 months, that was about 17 years ago and it still looks like this........



That's what mine looks like as well. 16 years ago.

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