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Broken Tib/Fib how long till I can ski again?

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Hudski29
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I broke my tib/fib (quite low down) a month ago now and went to fracture clinic yesterday and they couldn’t give me a very clear answer when I could ski again or if I even could. I’ve got a titanium rod in my shin now and I am still on crutches non weight bearing for another month, below are pre/post op x-rays



Jul 8 2023 10:38PM
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Jems
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@SchizoSkier is a doctor he might be able to help answer
Jul 8 2023 11:25PM
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SchizoSkier
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Jems@SchizoSkier is a doctor he might be able to help answer


Ive been welding for 30+ years and I think he should be good to ski starting tomorrow
Jul 9 2023 12:19AM
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VailValleySkier
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You need to ask your surgeon, not a ski forum.
Jul 9 2023 2:10AM
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crimeenthusiast
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in my highly unprofessional opinion, give it at least a couple days
Jul 9 2023 10:54AM
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Kyguyy
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Doctor Newschoolers will surely provide an accurate estimate
Jul 9 2023 7:02PM
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Mingg
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VailValleySkierYou need to ask your surgeon, not a ski forum.


This.


Ortho OR nurse here. I send patients home in a cast anywhere from 2-6 weeks after this surgery. Depends on a lot of factors that the surgeon ultimately decides on. But total recovery time can be 6-8 months (depends on surgeon recommendations though). You’re probably looking at 5 more months if you’re otherwise healthy and healing properly. But that spot is going to hurt in a ski boot if it’s not completely healed and rehab’d sufficiently

edit: most of my patients are 50+ so also your recovery time is probably going to be less but in my experience these are the timelines we tell people

**This post was edited on Jul 9th 2023 at 9:46:15pm
Jul 9 2023 9:43PM
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cool_name
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Pop a couple Advil’s and you should be good to go tomorrow

what do you think the rod is for?
Jul 10 2023 12:16AM
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WoFIowz
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Walk it off pussy
Jul 10 2023 11:57AM
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ToddlerBodyBag
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Lmao fuck doctors. Do your pt and you’ll be back in time for next season
Jul 10 2023 12:11PM
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EvanMeyer
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I broke my tib/fib 11 weeks ago and have been walking for the last 5 weeks without crutches. My break is a little different higher up and was weight bearing as tolerated from day 1. Have been doing all my own PT since I don’t have insurance. My leg completely atrophied though after 5-6 weeks of no use, but starting to get back to lunges, squats and leg presses as of the last two weeks. I’m sure you’ll be able to ski again down the line my surgeon said I’ll be ready to ski before next season as long as I’m diligent with PT and rebuilding the muscle. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=2-pF5jpzGhM this guys break is pretty similar to yours and has some other videos on exercises and tips during recovery I found useful. listen to your docs you’ll be alright. The stories I heard from people on here after I broke mine definitely put my mind at ease a little bit. This was my break.



Jul 11 2023 1:24AM
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