Comments: I fell off a log, crossing a creek, resulting in left ankle dislocation with high Weber C fracture. I was helicoptered to Mammoth Lakes where you performed surgery that evening with 2 plates and 2 Tightrope devices. As a physical therapist, I've been aware of how questionable outcomes can be with this kind of injury. Well, I want to let you know: it has taken a year of hard work, but exactly a year after being airlifted off the trail, I completed a 3 day hike on the very rugged Westcoast Trail on Vancouver Island. I'm also able to run short distances again on our Florida flatland trails (4-5 miles and building).
My ankle is virtually pain free and has PERFECT stability with only minor limitations in ROM.
I can not thank you enough for the wonderful work you did on my ankle, putting me back together again. I know your surgery was a masterpiece!
Yesterday, I ran the Bear Bait 25K in Milton, Florida. It was the first trail race on my rebuilt ankle. Today I'm sore all over. Except for my ankle: it feels perfectly fine! As far as the plantar tear injury is concerned: apart from occasional popping when I first get up, it is not bothering me much anymore and I'm thinking about leaving it alone for now. Once again, I can not thank you enough for putting me back together again! I realize how lucky I am to have recovered from this injury, for the biggest part thanks to you! I have not yet given up on the idea of eventually running ultras again.
My ankle is virtually pain free and has PERFECT stability with only minor limitations in ROM.
I can not thank you enough for the wonderful work you did on my ankle, putting me back together again. I know your surgery was a masterpiece!
Yesterday, I ran the Bear Bait 25K in Milton, Florida. It was the first trail race on my rebuilt ankle. Today I'm sore all over. Except for my ankle: it feels perfectly fine! As far as the plantar tear injury is concerned: apart from occasional popping when I first get up, it is not bothering me much anymore and I'm thinking about leaving it alone for now. Once again, I can not thank you enough for putting me back together again! I realize how lucky I am to have recovered from this injury, for the biggest part thanks to you! I have not yet given up on the idea of eventually running ultras again.
Thanks again!
Gulf Breeze, FL