After ankle,s arthodesis when to be fully recovered.. When to put weight n when to go without support??
This is something you need answered by your surgeon for your own safety.
Cheers Richard
Thanks alot bro..
Hi, as Richard said discuss with surgeon. So many variables, the joint, any other injuries, your age etc. To give you some idea, had tibial-talar fusion 10 years ago. In cast for 8 weeks, non weight bearing for 12 weeks. Crutches then sick for a few more weeks. Spent first 4 weeks in bed with 'toes above nose'. You will need help. Get a knee walker, so much easier than trying to get around on crutches. I felt I was fully back to 'normal' at 12 months. Then had pain free, active for next 8 years. 9 months ago had sub-talar fusion. Similar timeframe for 1st 12 weeks, still have a long way to go. Older, different joint, makes it hard. Would do it again tho, as pain from arthritis was much worse.
Dear Mammalu
A walker is fine around the ward and for limited walking once back home but not as practical as a pair of arm crutches or as helpful in making as quick a recovery as possible.
Glad that you are now back to normal.