Went to a physical therapist today, all he did was put some needles in my calf for the arthritis. He went on to tell me to stop skateboarding, look for another hobby, and to grow up. I left without saying a word, gonna have to find a sports specialist who actually wants to help me go back into skating.
Wow. thats one shitty therapist.
Youre 19 and how long ago was your injury? its kinda hard for me to believe that you have arthritis, ive heard alot of people claim OA because they didnt understand the doctor language\the doctor told them its arthritis because it a simpler diagnosis to understand. it could be that your ankle is an acute state right now with inflamations and tissue damage not healing right, and muscle\proprioceptive loss after the injury not helping the mechanics of the ankle and by that slowing the healing. its hard to know without reviewing the entire story and running all the tests and imaging you have.
i would advise you finding a sports specialits, consult another doctor and read up on the diagnosis and orthpedic tests they ran on your ankle.
but find a sports specialist.
alot of therapists shouldnt even be therapists, knowing anatomy and physiology is nothing if youre crushing a patient mentally with saying like "there is zero chance you can do your thing anymore". you can always find different modifications to let someone enjoy the stuff they like, even if they are 100% fucked.
sorry to hear that man but there is always hope
im sure youll be back on your board one way or another