Tips for life after serious ankle surgery and injury

So - you busted your ankle, and probably had surgery? Yes - it’s SHIT. Believe me I know how you you feel. But there is light at the end of the tunnel.

The aim of this website is to share some tips that I hope will be helpful and assist you in your recovery, which can be very difficult. I’m quite a sensitive person, and like many who suffer an injury like this, I found the social and mental side of recovery challenging, as well as the obvious physical side.

My injury was a compound pilon ankle fracture. A very serious, often life-changing ankle injury unfortunately. So a lot of the info is geared towards people who have had a serious injury and surgeries, but I think a lot of advice of the website will suit people who have had a serious ankle injury and surgery in general.

You’ll have ups and downs, but you will get there. I hope the information helps a little. I wish you well.

Stay strong!

I have NO MEDICAL QUALIFICATIONS. Apply this info to your situation and your recovery plan and make appropriate adjustments only after checking with medical professionals.

Who am I?

I’m Gareth from Dublin. I suffered an open pilon ankle fracture in June 2024 (along with other injuries) after a rock-climbing accident. I spent 12 nights in hospital, had 4 surgeries, and had a long, painful recovery process.

I do not have any medical qualifications. I’m a regular auld eejit. I would just like this site to help others in any small way it can. It’s a work in progress.

It can be a hard road, but little things here and there can make it easier. I hope it does for you.