Down for the count-at least two months.

[sandyut]

Looks like your fib has a spiral fx.

I trust you on that, how can you tell? its all just blurry to me.

 

[tbrtt1]

I trust you on that, how can you tell? its all just blurry to me.

LOL. X-Ray techs generally know bones very well. Like........., not just know all the bones, but very specific parts of the bones. Knowing the anatomy well is how you determine if the x-ray is clinically acceptable for a radiologist to read and dictate a clinically accurate report/impression. Improperly positioned anatomy on a radiograph is one the primary reasons for repeat exams. It happens. Even if you are having a routine pre-op chest x-ray, the technologist is trained to look for certain bones and their position or angle of rotation. For an upright (standing), PA (posterior-anterior) CXR, (chest x-ray) the spine and sternum should be superimposed on the image, and the scapulae (scapula plural) should be rotated forward so they don't obscure the lung too much on the resulting image.

So to actually answer your question, a spiral fracture is typically the result of forced twisting, resulting in a fracture that runs somewhat lengthwise. The malleolus is what most people call the ankle bone; the protuberances on both sides of one's ankle. The medial one is the inside one, and part of your tibia. The lateral one or outside one is part of the fibula. Fracturing both is bimalleollar. I do not know the what is involved in the reduction of the fx, or the prognosis/expected outcome. I just know one when I see it.


Did I mention I was a x-ray tech once upon a time? And, that may not classify as a spiral fracture to someone that actually has a clue..............like an orthopedic surgeon. I have rambled enough.

 

[Redicans]

Hoping for a full and speedy recovery for you sandyut

 

[sandyut]

LOL. X-Ray techs generally know bones very well. Like........., not just know all the bones, but very specific parts of the bones. Knowing the anatomy well is how you determine if the x-ray is clinically acceptable for a radiologist to read and dictate a clinically accurate report/impression. Improperly positioned anatomy on a radiograph is one the primary reasons for repeat exams. It happens. Even if you are having a routine pre-op chest x-ray, the technologist is trained to look for certain bones and their position or angle of rotation. For an upright (standing), PA (posterior-anterior) CXR, (chest x-ray) the spine and sternum should be superimposed on the image, and the scapulae (scapula plural) should be rotated forward so they don't obscure the lung too much on the resulting image.

So to actually answer your question, a spiral fracture is typically the result of forced twisting, resulting in a fracture that runs somewhat lengthwise. The malleolus is what most people call the ankle bone; the protuberances on both sides of one's ankle. The medial one is the inside one, and part of your tibia. The lateral one or outside one is part of the fibula. Fracturing both is bimalleollar. I do not know the what is involved in the reduction of the fx, or the prognosis/expected outcome. I just know one when I see it.


Did I mention I was a x-ray tech once upon a time? And, that may not classify as a spiral fracture to someone that actually has a clue..............like an orthopedic surgeon. I have rambled enough.

iPad froze

 

[sandyut]

LOL. X-Ray techs generally know bones very well. Like........., not just know all the bones, but very specific parts of the bones. Knowing the anatomy well is how you determine if the x-ray is clinically acceptable for a radiologist to read and dictate a clinically accurate report/impression. Improperly positioned anatomy on a radiograph is one the primary reasons for repeat exams. It happens. Even if you are having a routine pre-op chest x-ray, the technologist is trained to look for certain bones and their position or angle of rotation. For an upright (standing), PA (posterior-anterior) CXR, (chest x-ray) the spine and sternum should be superimposed on the image, and the scapulae (scapula plural) should be rotated forward so they don't obscure the lung too much on the resulting image.

So to actually answer your question, a spiral fracture is typically the result of forced twisting, resulting in a fracture that runs somewhat lengthwise. The malleolus is what most people call the ankle bone; the protuberances on both sides of one's ankle. The medial one is the inside one, and part of your tibia. The lateral one or outside one is part of the fibula. Fracturing both is bimalleollar. I do not know the what is involved in the reduction of the fx, or the prognosis/expected outcome. I just know one when I see it.


Did I mention I was a x-ray tech once upon a time? And, that may not classify as a spiral fracture to someone that actually has a clue..............like an orthopedic surgeon. I have rambled enough.

I greatly appreciate your input. Stay tuned for an update Tuesday!

 

[sandyut]

Picked a great surgeon, he does many of the college teams other repairs. I like his style too, more progressive/contemporary than previous ortho guy that foxed me up. the only down side is I have to wait a week to get the surgery done. he was not concerned about that. sounds like I wont get a hard cast THANK GOD and will leave in a splint and more to a boot pretty fast, then weightbearing early. I really love the plan. Both previous ankle surgeries were hard cast and no weight for 8 weeks. make the rehab last forever. So thats where we are as of today.

Thank you to all for all the support and kind words! Helps keep the nose up as I like to say.

 

[JC in GB]

No fun at all. Hope you have a smooth recovery. OUCH!!!

JC

 

[sandyut]

No fun at all. Hope you have a smooth recovery. OUCH!!!

JC

thank you! It will as smooth as it can be. Ive done this before so I am not going in blind. My new guy seems to be more sports medicine based, which is what I wanted. I'll be on here a lot, hope y'all dont get tired of me. hahaha

 

[Brokenhandle]

thank you! It will as smooth as it can be. Ive done this before so I am not going in blind. My new guy seems to be more sports medicine based, which is what I wanted. I'll be on here a lot, hope y'all dont get tired of me. hahaha

We're here to entertain! I know it sucks to be stuck in the house not being able to do anything.

Ryan

 

[pineywoods]

Glad you found a Dr you like to do the surgery. Sure hope everything goes smooth and your back on it sooner than later, Relative term nothing is gonna be to soon I'm sure

 

[912smoker]

Prayers for a full and speedy recovery!
And keeping the Kindle charging!

Keith

 

[sandyut]

Glad you found a Dr you like to do the surgery. Sure hope everything goes smooth and your back on it sooner than later, Relative term nothing is gonna be to soon I'm sure

exactly! I am a lets get it done now kinda guy, but thats not how its playing out. if the outcome is good, it will have been worth the wait.

 

[sandyut]

Prayers for a full and speedy recovery!
And keeping the Kindle charging!

Keith

you know it! Many thanks!

 

[Winterrider]

Hope things go good for you. Sports surgeons have been known to have great results for different injuries.

 

[sandyut]

Hope things go good for you. Sports surgeons have been known to have great results for different injuries.

thats what I am hoping for! first time this happened like 35 years ago the first time I met the surgeon was at the two week follow up. never liked that one bit!

this time I picked him, only limited by "in-network" status. but it does exemplify shortcomings on my ins. but thats another subject. haha

 

[sandyut]

Update: today is surgery day, later this afternoon I get my leg put back together. Then I can officially be on the road to recovery. So thats a start. If all goes well, might be walking in 8-10 weeks, full recovery in 6 months...

 

[clifish]

Update: today is surgery day, later this afternoon I get my leg put back together. Then I can officially be on the road to recovery. So thats a start. If all goes well, might be walking in 8-10 weeks, full recovery in 6 months...

Just in time for next ski season. Good luck

 

[Brokenhandle]

Best of luck and prayers for you!

Ryan

 

[sandyut]

Just in time for next ski season. Good luck

I hope I can...I will need to chat with the surgeon at the follow up when I get my boot. Probably gonna tone it down a bit.

 

[sandyut]

Best of luck and prayers for you!

Ryan

Thank you Ryan! I'll post up tomorrow, pretty sure I'll be heading straight to bed when we get home.