Fractured bones, slow healing

[Buttsy]

Morning everyone,

Just wondering if anyone else with systemic sclerosis, has found that they are slow to heal ?

I broke my tibia and fibula 5 and a half weeks ago in Morocco, been in a cast since then , none weight bearing at first then partial weight bearing with a boot over the cast ,for the last 2 weeks. I went back to the fracture clinic yesterday and had an x ray but the consultant said there doesn't seem to be much if any improvement since my last x ray , now my cast as been removed and I am in a fit form boot, upto knee for at least another 3 weeks then I go back for another xray and check.

I am quite concerned about this and frustrated , I know these things take time but to show no improvement is disheartening.

So has anyone else found they are slow to heal ?and if so please share your experience.

Have a lovely day all, enjoy the sunshine

[Alice1956]

Hi Buttsy. I also fractured my tibia and fibula and dislocated all the bones in my ankle in November of last year. It certainly has been a slow recovery and it took ages for the tibia and fibula to heal.I was discharged home in my cast and wheelchair. Once the bones were showing signs of healing, I was given a Moon boot. I was lucky to have physios work with me at home to get me mobile. I have sent back all the Physio /OT equipment except 2 elbow crutches which I am using to get about. I'm not perfect with my mobility but it is. so much better. I hope your recovery has the same success. Alice

[Buttsy in reply to Alice1956]

Thanks for your response,

I am so glad you are healing and recovering now. I am getting around in my fit form boot now and 2 crutches , hopefully there will be improvement when I go back in 3 weeks.

[Alice1956 in reply to Buttsy]

I should have said that I have osteoporosis which can affect healing. xx

[Buttsy in reply to Alice1956]

Okay thanks Alice

[OldTed60]

Hi Buttsy. So sorry you are having this problem. Have you had or considered getting a bone density scan? If not then your rheumatologist can refer you just to get osteoporosis or osteopenia excluded as reason for slow healing xx

[Buttsy in reply to OldTed60]

Hi Old Ted,

Thanks for your reply,I haven’t had a bone density scan, but I will mention it at my next rheumatologist appointment.

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