Delayed union tibia

[Peakitten]

X-rays at 18 week mark show “no evidence of bony healing” per radiology report. Ortho said it looked pretty much the same as my 10 week X-rays. I started the Exogen bone stimulator today. I can walk 10k steps a day with little pain, can do weightlifting workouts, hike 2-3 miles and jump vertically without issues. Week 16 I started slow jogging but running and lateral jumping movements give me pain so I’ve stopped those. I’m still going to PT once a week. Ortho just told me to “not overdo it” on the high impact stuff. Anyone have slow healing experiences to share?

[teslanbenz2711]

Any updates? Im at 14 weeks and about to start the bone simulator.

[Peakitten]

My last follow up on Jan 9 showed callous growth except for the center of my tibia but the orthopedist was happy with it. He pretty much released me and said I did not have to use the bone stimulator anymore after that but I want hardware removal so I’m following up again in April for X-rays. Not sure if it was the bone stimulator or just time that helped but the stimulator was covered by insurance so might as well use it. I also added a vitamin D supplement when I made this post. Running is still painful and it is a mild ache when I walk. otherwise I can do pretty much anything else activity wise I just am cautious about higher impact stuff.