8/24/2023 0 Comments Pilon fracture recovery blog![]() Hi, August 12th 2019 a day that has forever it seems changed our lives. As far as I can tell, 1% of the public has ever even heard the word. Thats where I learned the dreaded term “pilon fracture” and I will never forget it. I made it to the ER at about 3:45 AM and began to learn just what a mess I made of my ankle joint. Before the pain set in I ate a hand full of Advil and over the next 30 minutes I was helped out of the water and to a picnic bench where I laid for 7 hours until we the good folks from Tehama County Search and Rescue (thanks guys!) finally reached us. It was the most disappointing experience of my life and I began to wish I could turn back time just 1 minute and re-think my move. ![]() Long story short, I jumped just a little too far to the left, and landed on a shallow spot and exploded my ankle. We arrived at Black Rock deep down in Mill Creek Canyon at about 4:30 PM on a Friday evening, and the sun was shining on the water under the Mill creek bridge and made a swim seem so inviting…so I decided to jump in. Our first day was to be 20 miles to Black Rock campground, where we would camp for the night. On March 6th 2015 I embarked on what was to be a three day two night backpacking-by-bike (bikepacking) trip in the deep backcountry of the Ishi Wilderness area in Tehama county. Click here to see recent posts I have made. We can commiserate, share, learn or teach others so that we do not feel as isolated and alone (this injury is so rare that it is hard to find anyone to talk to about it.) Click Here to learn more about the injury. If you have suffered a pilon fracture (also called a tibial plafond fracture) or know someone who has, this can be a site for information exchange on this relatively obscure injury.ĭoes anyone want to try moving comments in this blog to a private facebook group? I called it Pilon Fractures Suckįeel free to post and comment. As with stress fractures, it's important that you adhere to all of your provider's recovery guidelines for optimal healing.įor comprehensive treatment for foot and ankle fractures, call Arizona Foot Health or book an appointment online today.My name is Zach and I have been going through recovery from pilon fracture surgery since March 20th 2015. ![]() Your provider expertly resets your bone and then supports it with a splint or cast during your recovery. If you have a displaced fracture of the foot or ankle, you may need surgery. Rest is an important part of stress fracture recovery, so don't risk re-injury by trying to exercise before you're fully healed. You may need a splint, orthotics, or a cast to help your bones heal naturally. In many cases, your provider can treat stress fractures without surgery. Fractures, especially trimalleolar and pilon fractures, can lead to arthritis in the future. The sooner you get treatment for a suspected fracture, the better your chance of avoiding future complications, such as ankle arthritis. What is the treatment for foot and ankle fractures? If you have any of these symptoms, it's important to call our office for prompt diagnosis and treatment. The symptoms of a fracture can be quite similar to those of a sprained ankle. You may have significant swelling and bruising as well. If you have a fracture, you'll likely find it hard to bear weight on your foot or ankle. What are the symptoms of a foot or ankle fracture?įractures typically cause pain that can range from mildly annoying to completely debilitating, depending on the type and location of the fracture. Stress fractures are most common in the metatarsals, the bones at the top of your foot. Stress fractures are repetitive motion injuries that are common among distance runners. What are stress fractures?Ī stress fracture doesn't go all the way across the bone, but it has the potential to do so if you don’t get treatment. This is a fracture through the weight-bearing “roof” of the ankle (the central portion of the lower tibia) and usually occurs due to a fall. In this type of fracture, there is a break in three sides of the ankle. The second most common type of fracture, a bimalleolar ankle fracture, occurs when there is a break in both the lateral malleolus and the medial malleolus, the knobby bump on the inside of the ankle. This is a break of the lateral malleolus, the knobby bump on the outside of the ankle. In a displaced fracture, the pieces of bone are separated or misaligned.įractures may present as a: Lateral malleolus fracture In a nondisplaced fracture, broken bones remain in their correct position and alignment. What are the most common types of fractures?įoot and ankle fractures can range from small and incomplete to severe, where the bone is completely separated.
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