Avulsion Fracture of Ankle

[OakLeaf]

Sounds painful. Heal up quick SheFly.

[SheFly]

redrhodie - Yup, in the bowl at Providence last week, just where you mentioned. Rolled from the top of the hill all the way back down to the bottom. I knew it was likely not so good when I went to stand on it and fell back down... But I did get up and finish the race (I know, not so smart).

Silver - thanks for sharing. I'm hopeful that mine will NOT require surgery, but am suspecting they will put me in a boot when I go to the ortho tomorrow. I behaved this weekend and didn't race on it, but probably did a lot more walking than I should have. Glad to hear that yours did heal up though. My pictures must be pretty clear since this is what they diagnosed with the first films.

Oakleaf - thanks! I'll keep you all posted on my progress. Off to the Ortho tomorrow morning.

SheFly

[solobiker]

Good luck at the Ortho tomorrow. I will keep my fingers crossed for you.

[martinkap]

I had exactly the same thing - same leg, same side ... but there were 3 avulsion fractures ... Spent 4 weeks on crutches, and another 2 months 2x week PT. I have absolutely no problems now (3years later) but the ankle wasn't 100% for about 7months. By a 9months it was better. I was about 35 when it happened and I heal reasonably fast. However, avulsion fractures at that spot take time to heal and be free of pain completely. Good thing is, I would not expect any long term problems. It will heal 100%.

[SheFly]

Martinkap - YIKES! That is a LONG recovery.

Well, this morning I saw the x-ray, and can see the avulsion. Thankfully, there is only one, and it is small. All should heal well and return to "normal".

The bad news? No running for 4 weeks, which means no 'cross racing. Also not supposed to do a lot of walking, which means I'll have to stand in one spot to take pics of DH racing over the coming weeks. I did a bit too much at his race on Saturday...

The good news? No crutches, and no boot! I am in a small air cast to provide stability. PT can start in 4 weeks as well - twice a week for 6-8 weeks.

Thanks to all for sharing stories, and for the good wishes. Now if I can just manage the not racing part...

SheFly

[SheFly]

ACK! I suspect I have re-fractured my ankle today. Out riding in the mushy, post-holed snow and fell over without being able to release my foot from the pedal. Hurt like a mo-fo.

There's some swelling, and definitely pain. It's weight bearing again, but it feels just like it did the last time... Sigh.

SheFly

[OakLeaf]

Oh man. Hope it heals quick whatever it is!