So I finally got to a physio...

[dibo]

...hoping to get some exercises for my still dodgy ankle and maybe a little bit more of an idea for exactly what I've f**ked up in it, maybe an idea of how long I'm going to be unable to make a complete dick of myself on the green stuff chasing after the round thing, and...



...well, suffice to say I've apparently done something I didn't actually know you could do. There's a little ligament that holds the ends of your tibia and fibula together, and it's apparently damaged. Don't really know *how* damaged, just that it's not right. Apparently I'm anywhere from needing a brace on it for a while (which I'm wearing at the moment and is basically a loose skate shoes or nothing prospect and not particularly comfortable) to needing surgery to screw my tibia and fibula together and then surgery six weeks after that to unscrew them...

Either way, I've almost certainly blown the rest of this season. Not a happy chappy right now...

 

[Kareem]

...hoping to get some exercises for my still dodgy ankle and maybe a little bit more of an idea for exactly what I've f**ked up in it, maybe an idea of how long I'm going to be unable to make a complete dick of myself on the green stuff chasing after the round thing, and...



...well, suffice to say I've apparently done something I didn't actually know you could do. There's a little ligament that holds the ends of your tibia and fibula together, and it's apparently damaged. Don't really know *how* damaged, just that it's not right. Apparently I'm anywhere from needing a brace on it for a while (which I'm wearing at the moment and is basically a loose skate shoes or nothing prospect and not particularly comfortable) to needing surgery to screw my tibia and fibula together and then surgery six weeks after that to unscrew them...

Either way, I've almost certainly blown the rest of this season. Not a happy chappy right now...

i personally would have gone to see a podiatrist...No bias
but seriously podiatrist's are more knowledgeable about the ankle joint (I hope no physio's as I have seen on online forums agruments btwn phyio's and podiatrists).
Maybe go to a sports clinic with both there- IMO best outcome when pod + physio are in a team- although if only one go for the pod for sure
good luck with ur recovery and any possible surgery!
PS. Just did an assignment on ankle sprains for atheletes. You been referred to radiologist yet? Do u know what grade (1,2 or 3) it is yet?

 

[priorpeter]

Sh*te, dibo, that really sucks man, i feel for you.
i know the pain of a dodgy ankle, having had major injuries 3 times.. the second time was the worst.. tore the ligaments, and with it somehow managed to rip a bit of bone off the side of my ankle.. that basically sucked.

 

[T]

That sux.... instead of seeing a poidatrist, if it keeps playing up, see if you can get a referal to see an orthopeadic surgeon. As if it needs to be operated on they are the ones likely to be doing it and they may be able to do an arthroscopy to see just how damaged it is. It could be that you have partially tore the ligament and have a little bit of it flapping around, in which case they just snip if off and your out maybe a month. If it needs to be reconstructed then obviously it takes a little longer. If you need anymore info give me a buzz, I have inside contacts.

 

[loyalist]

i personally would have gone to see a podiatrist...No bias
but seriously podiatrist's are more knowledgeable about the ankle joint (I hope no physio's as I have seen on online forums agruments btwn phyio's and podiatrists).

Possibly the greatest thing i've ever heard

 

[Bear]

I almost feel guilty for laughing at you at Pluim the other night mate.















Almost...............

 

[Kareem]

That sux.... instead of seeing a poidatrist, if it keeps playing up, see if you can get a referal to see an orthopeadic surgeon. As if it needs to be operated on they are the ones likely to be doing it and they may be able to do an arthroscopy to see just how damaged it is. It could be that you have partially tore the ligament and have a little bit of it flapping around, in which case they just snip if off and your out maybe a month. If it needs to be reconstructed then obviously it takes a little longer. If you need anymore info give me a buzz, I have inside contacts.

majority of health professionals from my understanding- podiatrists and physio's alike are starting (or at least being recommended) to steer away from surgery as to studies (Pm me if anyone wants the actual names of journal articles) proving it to be at either no more effective- or usually less effective then rehabilitation. Surgery is usually a last resort nowadays- from what I know most health professional's shouldnt send u to surgery till u have attempted therapy + rehab! If that doesnt work thats when they would usually refer u! Although some may if it is a complete tear of the ankle ligament (grade 3) and they are so to speak old school  :...(as opposed to partial tear)

 

[Bear]

Surgery is usually a last resort nowadays

Tell that to Harry K

 

[Kareem]

Surgery is usually a last resort nowadays

Tell that to Harry K

probably a last resort? Especially since i heard his injuries were reoccurring- lol i dont know wat injuries he actually has excpet that one of them is reoccurring. Is it the ankle?

 

[Bear]

Gout in the ankle

 

[fedelta]

Kareem you know everything about everything.

 

[adz]

Kareem you know everything about everything.

he knew you would say that

 

[Andy]

Kareem you know everything about everything.

Well wouldn't you know something about feet if you were studying podiatry?

 

[Kareem]

Kareem you know everything about everything.

Well wouldn't you know something about feet if you were studying podiatry?

thanks
but i guess i should advertise it somehwere- signature or down the side???

 

[fedelta]

Yeah that would be a good idea.

Ohh right didn't know you were studying podiatry.. I take back what I said lol

 

[Kareem]

i personally would have gone to see a podiatrist...No bias

NOTE: thats why I had no bias

 

[T]

Trust me, I know that surgery is quite often the last resort. Speaking from personal experiance... not just study. When you have a physio and a surgeon arguing over what is wrong. And it wasn't untill they operated that they found out that they were both right, and both wrong. Sometimes it is the only way, and often its better to get it fixed sooner rather than later. But what it really comes down to is the individual.

 

[Kareem]

Trust me, I know that surgery is quite often the last resort. Speaking from personal experiance... not just study. When you have a physio and a surgeon arguing over what is wrong. And it wasn't untill they operated that they found out that they were both right, and both wrong. Sometimes it is the only way, and often its better to get it fixed sooner rather than later. But what it really comes down to is the individual.

thats cool. I wasnt arguing- just sharing some knowledge I have.
I have learnt nothing except ankle sprains and the basic anatomy of the foot (i also know anatomy of rest of body which seems a waste). So i was all giddy that I could start acting as a semi-podiatric academic
at end of day even a physio would know more about ankle sprains then a 1st year pod student (i hope) (but stil not as much as a proper podiatrist )- and he shoul be able to determine what is the most sutiable option- besides even if he may possibly be incorrect in referring you to a Orthapaedic surgeon- they check you up prior to surgery i think!

 

[T]

besides even if he may possibly be incorrect in referring you to a Orthapaedic surgeon- they check you up prior to surgery i think!

You would be incorrect, an orthopedic surgeon can check for many things, and don't always operate. Like any specialty in medicine it covers a range of things. Thats why they are continually studying to make sure its all correct.

 

[dibo]

i'm going to the sports doc at the clinic at uni. don't know or care what qual he/she has, just gonna get it sorted. end of.