Hi, thank you so much for posting your positive story on your return to sports: it offers hope and inspiration. I'm a mom of a young elite athlete who suffered a Lisfanc injury that required surgery after breaking 8 bones. I had never heard of a Lisfranc injury and spent countless hours trying to find information on it, only to come across daunting accounts of how serious this injury is and how difficult it can be to walk again let alone return to sports. I knew there had to be someone with a positive account and outcome of this injury. We’re a family that has suffered much trauma and challenges, but we never give up and have fought to overcome all while staying positive. However, this injury has really taken a toll on my son (and family) emotionally, but your story made me jump out of my seat with happiness.
My son was injured at the beginning of September, but didn’t have surgery for just over 3 weeks because his breaks went undetected at first and then we were told his Lisfanc was intact. However, I had him on crutches non-weight bearing for the entire time in an effort to protect his foot and leg because I knew something was wrong due to swelling a color changes in the leg and foot. It’s now been approx 7 weeks since the surgery; he had Arthrex Suture Bridge put in orthoscoptically to span 2 joints (3 were involved, but surgeon is hoping the 3rd will heal over with scar tissue). The Arthrex Suture Bridge is a little different than having screws put in: its basically a hard string inserted through the bones and held in place by 2 small buttons...we're told it's less invasive and allows for range of motion and doesn't require a 2nd surgery like you would if screws were put in. He’s healing well physically and just been given the go ahead to start putting weight on the foot. However, he’s having a tough time emotionally because he is very active and already been in a cast for over 10 weeks: he’s worried, he has a lot of calf atrophy and is very concerned about playing again and what it will do to his future. My son's been working with a great physio since 2 weeks after his surgery (they did small range of motion exercises with his ankle and toes), but I’m hoping you being an athlete can share any words of wisdom on things you did to help you get back on the field: diet, exercises (especially for the calf), etc: more importantly what you did to stay ahead of the emotional roller coaster of what this type of injury could mean to your career and how you dealt with not being able to train and compete like you wanted to for a period of time.
I know everyone is different but I've heard of many success stories. The only thing that would have helped me as I'm now 18 months past surgery is not to stop rehab when full range of motion is present as my therapist did. There is much more needed beside just range of motion. Keep it up and I'm sure a you healthy person will recover just fine.
The internet is definitely lacking in positive recovery stories, especially for athletes. This made me decide to keep my own blog, which will hopefully be a positive story! I hurt myself while rock climbing, had surgery a little more than a month ago, and the doctor says I will be able to start PWB in a week or so. He even said I could start climbing in as little as 4 months post-op!
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Well that was back in July 2013. Despite a decent recovery I still had foot pain and when making sudden movements a very sharp pain. I went to a different doctor and after looking at my initial injury reports and my current condition he sent me back to the table for a midfoot fusion surgery. 3 old screws removed, a plate and 5 screws added. That was April 27, 2015 and I'm back to walking on June 25th. I'm not running but aside from stretching and rehabbing I should be fine. No pain at all in my foot which is still swollen. For the first time since July 2013 I'm excited. My second doctor said he would have fused my injury from the beginning. Ask if it's something the doc would consider.
I torn my ligaments and all my metatarsal was dislocated back in May 4. I have 1 screw and a plate. After 8 weeks, I started putting weight on my foot. I'm still limping but is a good progress. Now I get to walk outside. I'm looking forward to get my screws out and be normal again. Hope your recovery goes well as well
Did you sleep with the boot on? I just got my cast off after 6 weeks. I'm in a. It and the thought of sleeping with it on is agonizing...
yes but did u have nerve pain tingling around chin ankle when u broke it how bad did u break it
My 89 year old mother-in-law broke her metatarsal and has Lisfranc injury. Her doctor said non-weight bearing we got a wheel chair and a walk just to go to bathroom across bedroom. However, she had not stayed off it and even walks without a walker. Never uses wheelchair. Dr. doesn't want to do surgery because of her age although she's in great condition. She has appointment on Wednesday and thinks she's coming out of her cast. She needs surgery where she can go to a rehabilitation center who will make her stay off her foot. She is very social and loves to get out and do things. But she is already two months into this, and with (I think) no progress. Last x-ray showed it was worse because of the walking. She is living with us (ready to be done) and not sure what will happen on Wednesday. Should she have the surgery for some quality of walking. I don't think she will be able to put pressure on that foot again. It of course hurts her now.
Thank you :) Best of luck too
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