HI, I had my fusion done on the 2\12/15 was 6 weeks in a cast then 6 more weeks in a boot, using both crutches. When I went back for my 3 month check up, I'd expected to come out of the boot and start physio. I'm still in alot of pain and can't walk unaided in the boot for long without severe pain in my Heel,(strange considering I've had pain in my ankle for 14 years not my heal), but the ankle /foot does still swell and is painful after walking for 10mins. My Dr told me I would have to spend another 12 weeks in the boot, ie: 6 weeks weaning off the crutches and 6 weeks weaning off the boot. I have to question this process as my ankle is healing as expected, so I don't quite understand being in a boot for nearly 6 months. How long were you told you would have to wear a boot. I had my op in Ireland, where did you get yours.
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HI, I had my fusion done on the 2\12/15 was 6 weeks in a cast then 6 more weeks in a boot, using both crutches. When I went back for my 3 month check up, I'd expected to come out of the boot and start physio. I'm still in alot of pain and can't walk unaided in the boot for long without severe pain in my Heel,(strange considering I've had pain in my ankle for 14 years not my heal), but the ankle /foot does still swell and is painful after walking for 10mins. My Dr told me I would have to spend another 12 weeks in the boot, ie: 6 weeks weaning off the crutches and 6 weeks weaning off the boot. I have to question this process as my ankle is healing as expected, so I don't quite understand being in a boot for nearly 6 months. How long were you told you would have to wear a boot. I had my op in Ireland, where did you get yours.
February 27, 2016 - 5:55amThis Comment
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