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Ankle pain

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Maeve70
Maeve70

I broke my ankle 3 weeks ago and am non weight bearing.My"good"ankle which was stiff in the mornings before my injury has become so painful that I cannot hop more than 10 times without sitting down.I use a frame not crutches because I am clumsy.Has anyone else had this problem?I am over 60.

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  • carol36366
    carol36366 Maeve70

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    Maeve,

    I am 70 and couldn't hop very well. I got a knee scooter. I was non weight bearing for 10 weeks. The scooter was a godsend.

    Carol

    • Maeve70
      Maeve70 carol36366

      Posted

      Thanks for the advice Carol.I've been looking at scooters in case my fracture doesn't heal and I need an operation.

    • sue56323
      sue56323 Maeve70

      Posted

      YES, get the scooter. I had one, and it was awesome. helped me ALOT... I had it from post surgery, for about a month or so. I tried crutches also, and i fell on my foot with them. not a good idea. crutches, and i dont get along..lol!!!  HIGHLY suggest the scooter. 

      good luck

  • Tituscanby1
    Tituscanby1 Maeve70

    Posted

    Ditch the frame. Get a knee scooter or wheelchair asap. I too. Clumsy. I got things to put on the bottom of them. See private message for details

    They help stabilise clumsy me. I've fallen off so often b4 that it's not funny! Even fell off crutches at Drs at reception!

    Now I've had surgery I have an ALL TERrain Walker with large wheels and a seat.

    Good luck. Read your private messages.

    @(*+*)@

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