Sir Michael Caine experienced a nasty ankle injury back in 2018. The star admitted he uses a walking stick to help him get around and to ease pressure on his ankle. Michael broke his ankle after slipping in snow and joked that he uses the device in case a lift is broken. Michael Caine health: Actor suffered with a fall back in 2016 and had to use a walking stick (Image: Getty Images) His representative said at the time that the esteemed actor had been in the garden when the incident happened, adding: “[He] is in fine health and great spirits.” He was subsequently seen using a wheelchair during his recovery and has been walking with a stick in recent outings.