Broken Ankle
My son broke his ankle last April skateboarding on our ramp. It was about 8pm and just getting dark. We were just about to sit down for dinner when he came in screaming and hobbling trying to look at his ankle and lift up his jeans. This was a first for us. He usually hurts himself, so I thought maybe a strain? After about 10 minutes of laying on the couch with his ankle up and coated in frozen peas, he said he needed to go to the emergency room, that it for sure was not just a strain. So off we went.
We were at the emergency room until 3:30am and after xrays and an MRI they determined that yes it was broken and no he wouldn’t need surgery, but he’d need to go in the morning to get his cast.
So, who knew that you’d have to get a full leg cast and wear it for 6 weeks for an ankle break? Can you say nightmare? We did. I mean we were headed in to summer and my kid would have this massive thing on his leg, but the doc said if she did a half cast he’d end up walking on it and the break wouldn’t heal correctly.
So he’ll get a half cast in 6 weeks, then should be back on his skateboard by the end of July. Did I mention that he and my husband had just finished building the skate ramp 3 days before he broke it?
mik | Nov 11, 2008 | Reply
Why is that a nightmare for you? I don’t mean to sound like the usual loudmouth internet commenters, but surely it’s HIS broken ankle, not yours? I completely fail to see why another person’s broken bone could be a nightmare for someone else.
I mean, maybe it’ll be awkward going up stairs and getting in and out of cars etc., but there’s no way that could affect anyone else in the slightest.
Kim | Nov 12, 2008 | Reply
Man.. that is the worst.. I broke my ankle last summer and I had a three year old and a four week old to tend too.. it was terrible..
I hope for a speedy recovery!!!
mercola | Nov 18, 2008 | Reply
Poor kid! Well, better safe than sorry. He just have to wait several months then. Hope all will be well with you little guy!