Katie Wilkinson

Katie is a patient advocate and blogger navigating the challenges of recovering from a pilon fracture. Through her own experiences and research, she helps people recovering from pilon fractures find information, resources, and encouragement. After she heals, she hopes to get back to the hiking and yoga she enjoyed before her surgery.

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Katie Wilkinson

How to Wrap an Ankle with a Compression Bandage

Recovery

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3 min read

How to Wrap an Ankle with a Compression Bandage

Learn how to properly wrap your ankle with an ACE bandage to support recovery from a fracture with step-by-step instructions.

Navgating Stairs While Non-Weight Bearing

Lifestyle

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5 min read

Navgating Stairs While Non-Weight Bearing

How to manage stairs while non-weight-bearing, including using crutches, scooting, stairlifts, and more.

Recovery

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4 min read

A Guide To Non-Weight Bearing

Learn how to navigate non-weight bearing recovery, safely transition to partial weight bearing, and regain mobility.

Recovery

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6 min read

What is Pitting Edema?

"My skin feels like playdough. When I press it, it doesn't spring back." How to manage and prevent pitting edema—and when to seek medical attention.

Understanding the AO Classification for Pilon Fractures

Treatment

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5 min read

Understanding the AO Classification for Pilon Fractures

Learn about the three types of fractures in the AO classification system and how they guide surgical techniques and affect recovery outcomes for pilon fractures.

Lifestyle

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5 min read

What Do Compression Socks Actually Do?

Learn how compression socks reduce swelling, improve circulation, and support recovery after a pilon fracture.

What To Know About ORIF Surgery for Pilon Fractures

Treatment

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4 min read

What To Know About ORIF Surgery for Pilon Fractures

Learn about ORIF surgery, how it helps pilon fractures, and what to expect during recovery. Tips, personal insight, and everything else you need to know.