Lisfranc Foot Fracture Stories

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lskahill,

You should prob. check with your Dr. first, but you might be able to do some ankle stretches, like try to write a letter with your toe? I would say if you have alot of pain , don't do it. Are you planning on doing some physical therapy?

TO ALL THE OLD TIMERS...
I'm about 15 months post surg- just within the last few days I have noticed an increase in pain while walking. It reminds me of when I fractured it. It hurt all day a few days ago. I took some Naproxen, an anti inflamatory twice that day & by the next morning it seemed to be better. So, here I am 3 days later & it's hurting again. Pain while I walk. If I walk on the side it's less, more pain when I put my foot flat. So, has anyone had this happend? I can't think of anything that I have done to cause this. If it keeps up, I guess I'll be going back to the Dr. Crying or Very sad

I saw him on July 7th & the X-ray did not show anything new.

Anyone ideas on what is going on? I had the screws removed Dec 06, is it possible that this injury has returned? Or would arthritus start this way?

Anyone??

SKH

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Hizgrace4all · Silver Member Joined: 29 May 2007 Posts: 196

Well, hello again everyone. I was pretty excited last week when they finally took off my cast. He said all of my 11 screws and the plate are doing well, but for some reason, the incision where my plate and bone graft are started to reopen and got a little infected. So he gave me some major antibiotics and told me to return in 3 days. I returned in 3 days which was thursday, and it was healing great. He put the cast back on again though. Bummer. I guess I get a little bummed out because this injury happened in march. I know I have to be patient but sometimes I feel like crying. I am not allowed to do very much of anything.
I was really hoping to go to Six Flags Magic Mountain this summer, but I dont forsee that happening. I guess I must have broken my foot major, but the good news is that I will start to bear 20 percent of my total weight next thursday. Then the following week, I will bear 40 percent and so on until I reach my full weight bearing status. I am excited.
I read a post where someone was telling me that they started losing muscle tone or something, and I definetely know that I have. He didnt mention anything about doing any exercises though .... maybe because I had a gastroc reduction done to my tendon as well during the 6 hour surgery. Things will get better. Blessings to everyone.
Hizgrace

musictch · Newbie Joined: 07 May 2007 Posts: 41

Glad to hear of your progress! It sounds like you are doing quite well if you'll get to start weightbearing. I got my stitches out a week and a half ago, but last weekend developed a horrible rash on my foot which has spread around the incision. I am hoping and praying that it is not serious and it isn't an infection. My doctor didn't seem too worried when I talked to him early in the week. I seriously suspect my boot of being the culprit since several months ago I developed a similar rash while wearing the boot. I've been going barefoot most of the week.

Do you like to do handwork? I just got a quilt kit in the mail today and have already started it. Reading is great, but one can do just so much at one time. Writing thank you notes takes up some time, but not 16 hrs. a day. I wonder if others are finding creative things to do while limited by non-weightbearing?

musictch · Newbie Joined: 07 May 2007 Posts: 41

Are you in a cast or boot? I am four weeks post surgery and earlier this week my dr. suggested using my foot to write the alphabet in the air to strengthen my ankle. It is also working on my leg and thigh muscles. At first, my letters were very awkward, but now they are more fluid. Mind you, I can't see them but as a teacher, can visualize how bad they would look if I could Wink

Hizgrace4all · Silver Member Joined: 29 May 2007 Posts: 196

Hey there musictch,
I am really happy for you that you are doing better. Funny you should mention quiliting, I was just looking at some REALLY beautiful patterns in some books, and trying to get some really good use out of my sewing machine.
You said you had a rash, and that your doc thought the boot was irritating it, mine did the same thing, but the incision opened up so he suspected it was the boot irritating my incision as well, not to mention the summer starting back up. Things will get better soon.
God bless you lets keep our heads up !!!
Hizgrace

musictch · Newbie Joined: 07 May 2007 Posts: 41

Hey, Hizgrace,

Besides having been stationed in FL, are you originally from the south? I recognize the "hey!" Our southern relatives use it all of the time, and y'all as well.

The head is up. We can be thankful that we're not in the humid, hot south this summer. Somehow, boots and casts would be merciless there unless one stayed inside, and then cabin fever might get the better of us. I feel for those of our compadres who are not in our mild CA climate.

Thanks for the info on your rash. I guess I'll find out on Tues. In the meantime, I'm trying to endure the horrible itch and to keep down the swelling.

Take care, and be careful! And do consider some quilting. I'm trying a kaliedoscope pattern, and fortunately, the pieces are already cut. I could get it done in a hurry if I got my machine out, but then my foot wouldn't be up, so I'm doing it by hand. Don't you wonder what others do to keep from going stir-crazy?

Hizgrace4all · Silver Member Joined: 29 May 2007 Posts: 196

musictch · Newbie Joined: 07 May 2007 Posts: 41

Happy Sunday!

I'm glad you're planning on attending a retreat. That should be good for you in body, soul, and spirit.

My husband is from GA, and we are missing our yearly vacation back there. I'm not missing the heat and humidity, however. Today, here in Long Beach, I've been reminded in a small way of what we are missing.

I hope your home has wide enough doors to accommodate your wheelchair easily. I've wondered how others cope with getting around their homes. My husband is doing the wash, but then, he has a love affair with the washing machine and dryer. At least, I can help fold the clothes.

You'll have to keep us updated as you start your weightbearing. I'd be interested in knowing what your therapy is like as well.

Blessings on you as well! Very Happy

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[I hope your home has wide enough doors to accommodate your wheelchair easily. I've wondered how others cope with getting around their homes.]

I injured my foot last October, had surgery and was non-weight bearing for 16 weeks. My doctor recommended a knee scooter and man what a difference. Crutches didn't allow me to do much, I couldn't carry things, cook, clean, etc. and I'm not one to sit around a whole lot. The knee scooter was a life saver. Less than a week after surgery I was out of town attending a 2 day seminar. I went to WA DC at christmas time and did all the touristy stuff. I even had 2 scooters, one for inside (I live in a split level house) and one that traveled with me. The scooters are easy to find. You can rent or buy one and they're reasonably priced (if you get used ones). I've read other people comment on these devises and I would encourage anyone to get one. They're far more independent than wheel chairs and just as easy, if not easier, than crutches.[/quote]

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