Question 1

will i ever be a 100% after broken tibia and fibula with rod and screws?

Accepted Answer

: Sorry. You may be 90 or 95%, but 100%? Nah. On the other hand, compared to when you were 20, at age 52 you’ve already experienced significant decline. It’s called aging. Probably be even worse over next 30 years

Question 2

how long would it take for a broken tibia and fibula, in the same leg, to fully heal?

Accepted Answer

Depends: It may heal up as quickly as 2 months.  If the injury was severe and you have a highly comminuted fracture then it may take many more months and possibly further surgery to get it to heal.

Question 3

roughly, how long would it take for a broken tibia and fibula, in the same leg to heal?

Accepted Answer

6 weeks: If it is an uncomplicated fracture of each and immobilised properly, they will take 6 weeks to heal. If they are complicated by being displaced, infected or affecting a joint surface it may take longer.

Question 4

i have a broken tibia and fibula. doc says he wants to put in pin and rod. i'm a athlete and i don't want it. do i need it. can i heal naturally or no?

Accepted Answer

Choices: The doc suggesting pins/rods suggests poor position. Bones will heal by themselves naturally, but if they are not aligned well, then they will heal badly aligned. As an athlete you will probably get a better result and probably not need a 6 week cast with the rods/pins. We stich lacerations to facilitate healing and good alignment, but unstitched will heal. Is basically the same with bones..

Question 5

do i need physical therapy for broken tibia and fibula while wearing a cast?

Accepted Answer

Rehab for fracture: Not normally while you are in a cast. Some pt can be helpful to provide instruction in mobility, transferring, and gait while in the cast. Almost all pt will occur after boney healing out of cast while returning to normal activity.

Question 6

had a surgical repair to my right leg due to a fracture to my tibia and fibula, many screws, 6" plate.what does recovery look like over time?

Accepted Answer

6 + weeks: A simple fracture may heal as early as 6 weeks, but more complex fractures of the leg may take many months to heal.  Your orthopedic surgeon will take xrays to evaluate healing and is the best person to tell you how long it might take.  Typically you are non weight bearing during the early phases of healing.

Question 7

how soon will i be walking after breaking my tibia and fibula? i'm currently 4 weeks into my recovery. clean break, no surgery, in a removable brace.

Accepted Answer

Depends: Depends on severity of your (clean break) and the orientation of the adjacent ends. You are looking at about 6 weeks with no weight on leg, then 2-4 weeks with limited weight wearing a walking cast. X-rays will be a big factor on time to put weight on your leg.

Question 8

i had broken my tibia and fibula  in an accident. it had been 3 months.how much time will it take to recover fully?

Accepted Answer

Depends: A lot depends on your state of health, nutrition and being under the care of an orthopedic surgeon. He/she is best person to answer this question.

Question 9

how much time fractred tibia and fibula take to heel after surgery ,and please tell what medication can be used?

Accepted Answer

Speak with  Surgeon: There are many variables with ankle injuries and repairs. It is very important to seek the advise of your surgeon and not others.

Question 10

what is the typical healing time for a compound fracture of the tibia and fibula?

Accepted Answer

Unpredictable: The healing time is very dependent on the amount of soft tissue damage that occurs at the time of the fracture. Compound fractures are those that have an opening in the skin associated with them, but it's not  the opening but rather the amount of skin, tissue and bone loss as well as possible injuries to blood vessels and nerves that determines the time for healing.

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Roughly, how long would it take for a broken tibia and fibula, in the same leg to heal?

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I have a broken tibia and fibula. doc says he wants to put in pin and rod. i'm a athlete and i don't want it. do i need it. can i heal naturally or no?

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Do i need physical therapy for broken tibia and fibula while wearing a cast?

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Had a surgical repair to my right leg due to a fracture to my tibia and fibula, many screws, 6" plate.what does recovery look like over time?

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How soon will i be walking after breaking my tibia and fibula? i'm currently 4 weeks into my recovery. clean break, no surgery, in a removable brace.

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I had broken my tibia and fibula in an accident. it had been 3 months.how much time will it take to recover fully?

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How much time fractred tibia and fibula take to heel after surgery ,and please tell what medication can be used?

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What is the typical healing time for a compound fracture of the tibia and fibula?

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