i had my right ankle fused ,was in a none weight bearing plaster cast for 6weeks had the ankle x-rayed consultant was pleased. They put a. Air -boot on for another 6weeks which I can put my full weight on I use one crutch in my right hand side when I try to walk. It hurts round my ankle Is this normal or is it early days yet?
the consultant. Said that when I go to see him in 6weeks I'll be running 😃
Had an ankle replacement 8 weeks ago. First 5 weeks in a boot then weeks in aircast ankle support for the last 3 weeks.Now walking with one crutch and it hurts at the moment more than it did pior to operation.
Am hoping for better times ahead.
Mr Ankle
Hi Heather, I've not had a fusion but did have a left TAR. If I'm not mistaken you should use the crutch on the opposite side to your injury so your bad leg and crutch are on the ground together.
The foot and muscles have to adapt and compensate for lack of ankle joint. I'm 4.5 months post fusion and still have niggles
Hi thanks for your reply the reason I am using the crutch in the opposite arm to my ankle I only have the use of the right arm
The airboot does Jop tight across where the sacred is on my ankle I was hoping to vocable to walk on it with the use of a crutch