I was kicked by a horse on Saturday . Went to clinic .this morning after seeing the swelling in my leg . Xray shows fracture, fibula shaft left ,closed . They put me in a walking cast and added a set of crutches . What is typical recovery time ? I have a horseback trip planned for a week in late July . Will that timeline work ? Thank you ! Doug H
Hi, Thank you for providing the brief history of you, As you have mentioned the mechanism of injury and the X-ray has revealed the fracture of the shaft of fibula. You have also taken Care for it. It is good now. Now the healing of the Lower limb fracture takes about anywhere between 6-8 weeks. This time duration you should strengthen the sound limb, I mean to say that you can start performing exercises for the non-injured leg. Also, you can Do some simple exercises by taking advice from a physical therapist, as you are in a cast it will not trouble the healing and anywhere in between 6-8 weeks your cast will be removed. Exercise will help you avoid wasting of muscles and will get back you in action soon. You can discuss the same with your physician. As most sports injury cases are seen by a physical therapist from day one to get back to action soon. I wish you a speedy recovery. RegardsJay In Chat Doctor. 