Question 1

i have rolled my ankle and has been fractured and been put in a air boot for 6 weeks already. how much longer should i expect to be in the boot?

Accepted Answer

Depends....: A broken ankle can take a variable amount of time to heal. There are a number if things that factor into how long it will take.  One of the most important is what type of fracture you have. Another is the severity of the soft tissue injury you sustained.

Question 2

after my leg plaster is removed will i get an air boot if i have dvt?

Accepted Answer

perhaps. . .: An airboot typically wound not interfere with DVT treatment, though, it is possible your doctor may recommend stronger compression.

Question 3

i have a non-displaced fractured fibula. on crutches & in air boot.  this happened 12 days ago.  the ankle & foot still very swollen.  is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Doris,

It will take 6-8 weeks for the fibula to heal. Swelling should gradually diminish. To help, think RICE: Rest, Ice (my favorite ice is frozen peas), compress, elevate. This should help keep the swelling to a minimum. If the pain is too severe, or you develop numbness or inability to move the foot, please see your doctor. Hope this helps!

Question 4

after removing an air boot and not walking for 6 weeks, doctor told me to start walking. how long my foot will be swollen and hurting around my ankle?

Accepted Answer

Ankle issue: It may take weeks for the swelling and pain to subside. It would help to do some exercises such as toe raises. A physical therapist could teach you the exercises. Icing the ankle and elevating it a few times daily will help decrease the swelling and pain. If symptoms persist, then the ankle needs to be re-evaluated.

Question 5

it's been six weeks since i broke my ankle and air boot cast and i have not put any weight on it during all this time. coming back to doc today. will i be able to start walking today? thanks.

Accepted Answer

X-ray first: Need to see an x-ray and clinical exam; if healed probably begin weight bearing and advance.

Question 6

diagnosed with stress fracture in foot. i have an air boot but my leg is starting to hurt when i walk. what do you suggest?

Accepted Answer

Ask your Ortho doc: Speak with your orthopedist. That is the doctor who can best answer your question.

Question 7

what exercise to do wiith fibular tip fractrure wiith boot?

Accepted Answer

None early on: A fibulae tip fx @ ankle is a sign of ligament avulsion from an inversion injury. Give it 6-8 wks 2 heal and rehab according 2 ur ortho guy. Bone2 bone healing is the best outcome.  Follow ur ortho's protocol

Question 8

what are some good workouts to prepare for air force boot camp?

Accepted Answer

See below: Running for stamina, weight lifting for strength, pushups, situps, flutter kicks, hello darlings, jumping jacks, stretching, lunges etc. Start preparing as early as possible and make sure that you are within entry level body fat/ weight standards.

Question 9

if you have an air cast walking boot can you still walk?

Accepted Answer

Yes: That is the idea of the walking boot.
But talk to your doctor since some still want you to use crutches with no weight bearing.

Question 10

i have done all the things dr exercise shots stretch boot splint ect cant take asprin my planters facetious still hurting what can i do ?

Accepted Answer

Plantar Fasciitis: PF can take months to get better so keep at it.Ask your doctor if you can take Ibuprofen even though you can't take aspirin.

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I have rolled my ankle and has been fractured and been put in a air boot for 6 weeks already. how much longer should i expect to be in the boot?

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After my leg plaster is removed will i get an air boot if i have dvt?

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I have a non-displaced fractured fibula. on crutches & in air boot. this happened 12 days ago. the ankle & foot still very swollen. is this normal?

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After removing an air boot and not walking for 6 weeks, doctor told me to start walking. how long my foot will be swollen and hurting around my ankle?

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It's been six weeks since i broke my ankle and air boot cast and i have not put any weight on it during all this time. coming back to doc today. will i be able to start walking today? thanks.

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Diagnosed with stress fracture in foot. i have an air boot but my leg is starting to hurt when i walk. what do you suggest?

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What exercise to do wiith fibular tip fractrure wiith boot?

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What are some good workouts to prepare for air force boot camp?

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If you have an air cast walking boot can you still walk?

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I have done all the things dr exercise shots stretch boot splint ect cant take asprin my planters facetious still hurting what can i do ?

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