Emergency Surgery & Recovery Support After Severe Ankle Injury Overseas - I thought I had insurance but I didn’t 🥺

Two days before I was due to leave Thailand, I had an accident that completely changed everything.

I twisted my ankle, and what I thought might be a minor injury turned out to be far more serious. Due to osteoporosis, my bone didn’t break cleanly—it shattered. I also tore ligaments and tendons, and needed urgent surgery with pins inserted to stabilise the damage.

Because I was overseas at the time, I had no choice but to go ahead with treatment immediately.

After returning to Japan, I have continued medical treatment and recovery for my ankle injury. Due to the severity of the fracture and ligament/tendon damage, I am currently under ongoing care, including follow-up appointments, monitoring of the surgical site, and rehabilitation planning.

At this stage, I am using a wheelchair for mobility and require assistance with daily activities while my ankle heals. Recovery is expected to take several months.