Changing my air cast when I thought to snap a picture. Are all these colours normal? (Broken distal fibula)1yr ⋅ link6112 ⋅ r/brokenbones
Here's what the hardware from my ORIF for trimalleolar fracture, lighter for reference. The plate's so tiny.1yr ⋅ PlantagenetRage ⋅ r/brokenbones
No better way to celebrate my last semester of high school than being hit by a car1yr ⋅ Agitated_Plan_824 ⋅ r/brokenbones
Beginning the Exogen exodus... I'd never heard of a bone stimulator until I needed one. Cross your fingers for me.1yr ⋅ Numer8r ⋅ r/brokenbones
Broken Ankle - slipped and fell on ice. 10 days post op. Not feeling too terrible!2yr ⋅ Wirehaired ⋅ r/brokenbones
Broke my ankle and had surgery today and the nerve block is still working but I just was wondering if the pain when I wake up is gonna be tolerable1yr ⋅ RazzmatazzAny2799 ⋅ r/brokenbones
Broken Wrist Distal Radius Fracture just posting in case anyone sees anything interesting3yr ⋅ moofasa_cow ⋅ r/brokenbones
One week exactly post op on a tri malleolar and I made it to Starbucks and a shopping centre!!!2mo ⋅ Eire_Hospo ⋅ r/brokenbones
Anyone with a similar injury? It’s been 2years since surgery. The pain still exists.2yr ⋅ Significant-Fix6501 ⋅ r/brokenbones
Fractured fibula- live alone in a 3rd floor walk up. Suggestions, motivation? Thank you in advance.2yr ⋅ bbecky58 ⋅ r/brokenbones
Any ideas on what to do with your now free time? Reduced dislocated ankle. 1 week POST OPERATION.2yr ⋅ Stock_Week_7142 ⋅ r/brokenbones
Hey guys! my doctor says that it doesn't matter if I leave these metals in my bones, I wouldn't want to but at the same time I don't want another surgery. Can someone who has them give me some advice?2yr ⋅ ed3n23 ⋅ r/brokenbones
How long will this take to heal? Had it nailed in with surgery. It’s agony. Also got a fractured pubic rami, and t vertebrae fractures so walking is painful11mo ⋅ ck97x ⋅ r/brokenbones
I’m one month post Tib/Fib Pilon Fracture surgery! Nothing left to do but work my ass off at PT and heal up.3yr ⋅ Hwy61Revisited ⋅ r/brokenbones
Question about redness/muscle spasms in fractured fibula (question in comments)1yr ⋅ lexdelaney ⋅ r/brokenbones
13 weeks into a broken humerus and very little signs of healing1yr ⋅ Glittering-Round-474 ⋅ r/brokenbones
X ray 1.5 weeks after breaking wrist. (Cast is off because swelling went down and it was being replaced.) For those who had follow up x rays throughout the healing process did yours look this .... not healed?1yr ⋅ eswaterbottle ⋅ r/brokenbones
For those who have had their IM nail removed- what was your recovery like? Do you regret it?1yr ⋅ softcroissantbutter ⋅ r/brokenbones
I fell off a horse 2 weeks ago, my left forearm got fractured 3 times. Doctor said he never saw such a terrifying fracture on a 15 year old.3yr ⋅ SvatyPetrklic ⋅ r/brokenbones
Wife slipped on clothes getting ready for bed. Dislocated ankle, broken tibia and there is a break in the fibula at the back (sadly can't see it in the x-ray. Two plates and 8 screws!4yr ⋅ ianmorris1981 ⋅ r/brokenbones
muscle atrophy 22 days post tibial plateau fracture. 16 days post op. so interesting! my left leg is going to be ripped by the end of this 😅1yr ⋅ mrshmella ⋅ r/brokenbones
Update on my broken femurs at age 17. I need tips on someone that has been in a similar cast.3yr ⋅ Cactawye ⋅ r/brokenbones
Good news: Hard callus formed and my humerus is on its way to healing!!!!2yr ⋅ AdministrativeBall58 ⋅ r/brokenbones
I gave up that this clavicle will heal on its own this time. After 10 weeks no sign of healing, so I'm heading for surgery. I fractured same clavicle almost same spot 16 years ago.2yr ⋅ weldingTom ⋅ r/brokenbones
Picked a fight with a trampoline on my birthday, it won the first round.5yr ⋅ secondhandpizza ⋅ r/brokenbones
Healing during COVID-19 quarantine. Photo is 2 weeks post op. Feeling very emotional and trying to find ways to track progress. Help? Tips? Stories of your party recovery? (PS, I have many more photos for those interested)4yr ⋅ lornetka ⋅ r/brokenbones
So broke my ankle yesterday and got a cast now (for the next 6 weeks). Been feeling pretty sad the whole day because of that, so I’m channeling the negative emotions through making memes:’)3yr ⋅ SarcasticTeaCup ⋅ r/brokenbones
7 year old son broke his femur on a trampoline today he’s in surgery rn4yr ⋅ tvskiddy ⋅ r/brokenbones
4 weeks after break. I opted against surgery even though I was told would take longer to heal. I have been told to go PWB in two weeks, then full weight bearing after that. I don't know anything about x-rays, but when I looked at this before I was told it was healing, I thought Oh, no!1yr ⋅ ClaudetteRose ⋅ r/brokenbones
Syndemosis screw out!!! Plate & 10 screws remain but I'm finally walking or limping at least!!3yr ⋅ NurseErin0129 ⋅ r/brokenbones
got outta fibula fracture surgery! Found 2 more breaks and a ligament tear when they opened me up😭3mo ⋅ Sonder2003 ⋅ r/brokenbones
The worst pain ever any advice , Percocets aren’t cutting it with my nerve damage 💯3yr ⋅ TheLouisvilleDON ⋅ r/brokenbones
Hardware removed! was a very uncomfortable 8 months with this hoding my shoulder together.2yr ⋅ ejswange33 ⋅ r/brokenbones
Advice from me, don’t get crushed or you will get a T8 to L3 fusion.4yr ⋅ CatWithCurves ⋅ r/brokenbones
Metatarsal fracture- what happens after my foot completely heals? Can I walk immediately or therapy or whats happens?2yr ⋅ JicamaPrudent ⋅ r/brokenbones
This is my tib/fib metal it still hurts really bad since February3yr ⋅ StrangestRabbits ⋅ r/brokenbones
Update: tib/fib/ankle ORIF surgery. Lots and lots of hardware. Out of the cast and in a boot starting PT next week.4yr ⋅ bbootsy4235 ⋅ r/brokenbones
First ever broken bone :( Broke my tibia and the other lower leg bone while skateboarding. Im very sad since I wont be able to skate any more for so long3yr ⋅ Cultural-Passion8811 ⋅ r/brokenbones
3 weeks post surgery- Thriving and perceiving! Its all a mental game!3mo ⋅ Choice_Key_5435 ⋅ r/brokenbones
Exactly 1 year ago I got these bad boys and it is surprisingly good right now2yr ⋅ eugatrol ⋅ r/brokenbones
My steps journey from ultramarathon training to a bilateral calcaneus fracture to learning to walk again. Thought it was quite interesting11mo ⋅ CrimpsShootsandRuns ⋅ r/brokenbones
Update on my bone, had a few people comment! Orthopedic surgeon suggested plate and screws, 6 weeks of no weight bearing and a cast 2 weeks after surgery, surgery’s on Tuesday. I’m so not prepared, my whole routine and state of living changed in 3 seconds.1yr ⋅ South_Anybody2041 ⋅ r/brokenbones
Proximal Humerus Break. No surgery, natural healing only. So scared! This will really heal on its own by me just sitting here?! (My first time ever breaking anything). Would love any advice to cope.2yr ⋅ henlobuttons ⋅ r/brokenbones
Surgery day - Bimalleolar ORIF! 30 weeks pregnant, so I got a spinal and a nerve block. Pretty wicked hearing them drill into my ankle. Give me your best post-op advice/tips/recommendations!2yr ⋅ smw0314 ⋅ r/brokenbones
Today marks 11 months since I fell and broke my wrist. Thought I'd tell my experiences in comments.4yr ⋅ wlkns9816 ⋅ r/brokenbones
Fracture of left distal fibula Hi guys, Just broke my fibula on the 29th snowboarding. Went to a specialist and she suggested surgery but I was just trying to get some experiences around because I was told sometimes surgery is not the best option so hopefully I can hear some stories. Thank you all.2yr ⋅ Adventurous-Banana55 ⋅ r/brokenbones
Surgery after a broken Fibula and a torn ligament. What’s the expected recovery time for playing soccer again?2yr ⋅ Cruisingforit ⋅ r/brokenbones
A couple of years ago I broke my wrist. Today I broke my toe and the woman at hospital recognized me and said welcome back, we were beginning to miss you4yr ⋅ JoeFatBoi ⋅ r/brokenbones
2 weeks distal radius fracture post op cast removed and fibre glass cast put on!4yr ⋅ HeggGreffley ⋅ r/brokenbones
I Cant go to the doctor because my parents are on vacation and I’m scared I broke my ankle I know this is not allowed but can someone help me? I will delete the post after I get any advice2yr ⋅ Substantial_Ad_73 ⋅ r/brokenbones
2 plates and 18 screws in my right clavicle. I feel the weather in my bones now2yr ⋅ Still_Sundae_3761 ⋅ r/brokenbones
I have broke my tibula and fibula playing football and I'm really nervous on how long it will take to heal and if I will need to learn how to walk on it again and also I just want to know how bad it looks compared to other people's I'm only 15 so that will okay apart I'm the healing process1yr ⋅ Ecstatic_Ad1498 ⋅ r/brokenbones
so I'm pretty sure I've broken my 5th metacarpal neck. However I literally cannot afford to have time off work. If I leave it months then go to the hospital is there much they will be able to do for me?2yr ⋅ juicedjoiner ⋅ r/brokenbones
I keep switching from pillow tower and elevated pillow, lol. But yayyyy, finally got the metal rods out! Is drainage/bleeding still normal? Not bleeding, just curious if it's normal. Also, leave tops on how You slept after your surgery? I need opinions and ideas:) TIA, everyone. Bless you all ❤️🩹3mo ⋅ lildonwon1 ⋅ r/brokenbones
Surgery tomorrow, he said it looks so good that he wanted to advance my surgery and be more aggressive with the healing process. I'm excited! 🏥🙏🏼3mo ⋅ lildonwon1 ⋅ r/brokenbones
Just a PSA for folks stressed about Ankle ORIF- it *might* not be as bad as it's made out to be on here2mo ⋅ SubcutaneousMilk ⋅ r/brokenbones
Finally able to take care of my skin: what’s your favorite scar care?1yr ⋅ thenewclassic ⋅ r/brokenbones
Trimal 2 plates 12 screws...did NOT set off the airport metal detector!1yr ⋅ Different_College_80 ⋅ r/brokenbones
Tib/Fib fracture. Just got the clearance to walk! When will It stop hurting? Ugh!4yr ⋅ deemacd ⋅ r/brokenbones
Tripped over my cat and broke toe. What’s the stupidest way you’ve broken something?4yr ⋅ nikkinapalm87 ⋅ r/brokenbones
About a year ago I fell off my dirt bike and broke my tib/fib. Ask me anything!4yr ⋅ Stonewal_Jackson ⋅ r/brokenbones
Wanting to cry at the moment. i have a broken fibula and i assumed itd heal fine. Turns out doctor missed something and now i need surgery tomorrow. stuck on a knee scooter and 0 weight bearing allowed. I want to sob.1yr ⋅ doot-doot-doot-doot9 ⋅ r/brokenbones
Dr wants me to walk on broken foot ?!? (Pic include) 18 years old have jones fracture on right foot (pic) also have little stress fracture on other foot. My feet still hurt and he wants me to start walking it’s been three month since complete break. I’m so nervous any advice?4yr ⋅ kikisamkittychi ⋅ r/brokenbones
I frequent this sub often out of curiosity and interest. But yesterday. I managed to break my foot. 6-8 weeks NWB and need to follow up with an orthopedic to see if I need surgery.1yr ⋅ acexprt ⋅ r/brokenbones
