On the 14th the Orthopedist took my cast off and I was left in a boot that I can take off whenever I feel the need. He told me to take it off while I was resting and start to flex and extend my ankle to help get it working again. I did that and have most of my range of motion back. It still feels like there are some bones out of place in my ankle which I went to the Chiropractor for and he adjusted one of them back into place because it was really out. He said that's all he'd do for now and to have him look at it again the next time I go in.
The Orthopedist also told me on the 14th to wait 2 weeks and then start bearing weight on my right leg. So, I waited 13 days. My instructions were to start putting a little bit of weight on my leg with the assistance of the crutches until the location of the break does not hurt anymore and then slowly ween myself off of the assistance of the crutches. Well, I was able to bear full weight on my leg yesterday without the crutches. My ankle and knee hurt because of the soft tissue damage done when I broke my ankle and they also feel unstable because of the muscle atrophy. The strength and stability of both joints will hopefully come back quickly as the muscles regain their strength through walking and exercise.
On April 7th, the Orthopedist will take my boot off forever. I still take it off to walk and help build the stability when I am at home, but when I leave the house, I will have the boot on and a crutch with me to help make sure I don't fall and re-injure myself.
