Simplified Post Op Rehabilitation for Ankle and Pilon Fractures

Inclusion Criteria: * Ages 18-65 * Surgically treated open or closed fractures of the ankle or tibial plafond Exclusion Criteria: * Contralateral lower extremity injuries that would limit weight bearing after 6 weeks * Severe injury requiring flap coverage or vascular reconstruction (Gustilo-Anderson Type IIIB and C respectively) * Neurological deficits that would impede ability to stand safely unassisted for home exercise regiment * Desire to participate in formal physical therapy program * Additional injury that would compromise subjects ability to follow either Home Exercise Program * Non ambulatory prior to injury * Previous ankle or tibial plafond injury on ipsilateral extremity * BMI \> 50 * Severe problems maintaining follow up * Previous ankle/tibial plafond fracture * Prisoners * Neurological impairments that impair balance