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Will i lose my leg

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Changednameagain999 · 05/03/2026 22:28

i’ve had a bit of a fall down couple of steps. It’s literally gone all black round my ankle.

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IdentityCris · 27/06/2026 10:30

Ouch, bad luck, OP.

I think you're right about the pain going because it's been properly set. I broke my ankle quite badly a few years ago, it was quite spectacularly painful. However, once it had been set, the swelling had died down and it was protected by a cast, it was relatively pain-free.

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Changednameagain999 · 26/06/2026 18:39

I don’t want to be so dramatic though. I think it is painfree because of a very well executed and successful operation. I feel I can move the foot well within the constrains of the cast. I am going to count my blessings. Initially they thought they couldn’t fix it successfully. I am very lucky.

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Changednameagain999 · 26/06/2026 18:22

This is pic of current ankle/leg

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Changednameagain999 · 26/06/2026 18:21

I reread this thread. This time I did have severe dislocation as well as 3 broken bones. The left one was shattered to smithereens. Ankle was, as I say, already very compromised. I am hoping that the full plates and screws in it will make it stronger. But looking back at this thread I am quite worried as I now have very little pain. It was agony when it happened and for the few days until I had the operation but very little pain afterwards.

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Changednameagain999 · 26/06/2026 17:54

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Changednameagain999 · 26/06/2026 17:53

Latest pic of foot. I am non weight bearing, on my own, for at least 3 months. If anyone wants to get any advice in similar situation I can definitely advise.

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Nursemumma92 · 26/06/2026 17:51

Really pleased you are on the road to recovery!

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Changednameagain999 · 26/06/2026 17:49

A bit of a latest update on this.
Stepped back down 2 steps on stairs accidentally 2 weeks ago. Ended up in ambulance to hospital. Waiting on my own for ambulance 4 hours in agony. Got operation with 3 ankle bones broken and operation to piece them together with plates and screws.
Ankle has always been very delicate since a sports injury many years ago.
Anyway I am now on my own at home with some technical aids. They didn’t think they could fix it but operation was much more successful that expected. I am counting my blessings. And I will be massively careful in future.

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chickenpotnoodle · 07/03/2026 07:30

Can I add to this - I did the exact same thing a couple of years ago whilst abroad- fell down some steep steps in flip flops - and hit my knee very hard - horrendous swelling, passed out in the hotel restaurant after I'd though I could make it of dinner - only to find out my leg ballooned to double the size.
My leg did go black - had an xray - was 'just' ligament damage.
Had to elevate my leg for the rest of the holiday - so was stuck in a beaut hotel in my room with just netflix on phone.

Accidents happen and I can understand why you worried - it makes it a lot worse when you are not at home.

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Changednameagain999 · 06/03/2026 23:20

Changednameagain999 · 06/03/2026 23:17

Foot.

Tried to send pic of foot. It's still sore

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Changednameagain999 · 06/03/2026 23:17

Foot.

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Changednameagain999 · 06/03/2026 16:31

TheRealLillyAllenVerifiedAccount · 06/03/2026 15:53

Did you see someone @Changednameagain999 then?

It sounds like a combination of things for your friend, not just her accident.

I hope you feel better soon.

Yes I went to a surgery nearby and they checked it out. It’s really much improved today. Didn’t need a support there is just some bruising. Did 20 lengths of the pool which helped and will do some more swimming before dinner. Feeling much more positive about it. Hoping that in a couple of days it will be back to normal. I have a lovely beach nearby but it’s down a steep hill. I’ll give it a couple of days before going there.

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TheRealLillyAllenVerifiedAccount · 06/03/2026 15:53

Did you see someone @Changednameagain999 then?

It sounds like a combination of things for your friend, not just her accident.

I hope you feel better soon.

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Changednameagain999 · 06/03/2026 15:29

ColdAsAWitches · 06/03/2026 12:53

I hope they have a paediatric specialist.

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@ColdAsAWitches you really are cold as a witch! I'm 65. I don't drink alcohol. I am here for a month.

For the rest who may care. Its badly sprained I'll need to rest it. Luckily pool is very near as swimming will help me stretch it and exercise.

The friend who lost her half leg had a bad freak accident and damaged her ankle. got it seen to straight away but it never healed. A few years later she lost half her leg as it was septic.

I just panicked a bit last night as the worst of the bruising appeared. I'm taking a lot more care as there's very steep steps everywhere here. No more flip flops!

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Changednameagain999 · 06/03/2026 09:42

Thanks everyone. There is a surgery nearby I’ll go to this morning. It’s a bit better this morning. Think it’s on the mend.

I hope they have a paediatric specialist.

notmypeasnotmyallotment · 06/03/2026 12:34

Get it checked out even if you can walk on it, i was walking/hobbling on mine a few years back and when I eventually went to minor injuries the X ray showed it was broken.

anyolddinosaur · 06/03/2026 12:08

You should get it x-rayed and medical advice on how to handle the flight back, you may need a compression bandage or plaster. You can ask your airline for airport assistance, someone will push you in a wheelchair through the airport. Keep it elevated when you can.

TheRealLillyAllenVerifiedAccount · 06/03/2026 11:46

Have you been yet?

Are you worried that the dr will say there is a risk of amputation? Is that why you are putting off going to them when you need to?

Or are you worried about something else?

You do need to be seen if it is as bad you say. Not because they'll need to remove your leg but because you obviously need some sort of treatment or at least an examination.

LovedFedAndNoonesDead · 06/03/2026 10:54

IaltagDhubh · 06/03/2026 09:09

It’s true. I’ve twisted an ankle three times now. The last time, they had to take an arm.

I hope it’s just a bit of bruising op, and heals quickly. Definitely get it checked out today though.

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Try not to twist another ankle!

SpringIsSpringing2026 · 06/03/2026 10:17

IwishIcouldconfess · 05/03/2026 22:36

Don't forget whiplash as well from jumping to conclusions

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SpringIsSpringing2026 · 06/03/2026 10:16

FaceEatingLeopard · 05/03/2026 22:30

Yes. Every time anyone twists their ankle it's off with the whole leg. Standard medical practice I'm afraid.

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BillieWiper · 06/03/2026 10:14

I mean if you broke you ankle badly and didn't ever get any treatment for it, if it was a compound fracture, then you may end up with sepsis or something and could lose a foot but only if you willfully chose to refuse to seek medical treatment for what is clearly a very severe injury.

But no most people don't lose their leg from a fall down steps.

Grammarninja · 06/03/2026 09:47

Me too!

MrsCarmelaSoprano · 06/03/2026 09:46

So disappointed with lack of photos!

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Changednameagain999 · 06/03/2026 09:42

Thanks everyone. There is a surgery nearby I’ll go to this morning. It’s a bit better this morning. Think it’s on the mend.

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