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Hi folks, I have a fibula fracture that I did a week ago, and I feel so unsafe using crutches, plus they hurt hands.
But found a fantastic way of getting around the downstairs of house, using an office chair, the type with 5 wheels, ( if you have no carpets much better, also take any rugs up) I can even make my own food and drink, as can access everything in kitchen just thought might help anyone in same predicament
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pam42544 juleshurts
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I also have a fibula fracture. .week 5 for me. I found the crutches very uncomfortable so after searching on line I found a ankle scooter. I've been hiring it for 4weeks now and would be lost without it...It has a little basket on the front...handy for carrying bits. I'd recommend it !!
juleshurts pam42544
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as I find my ankle throbs more if I bend my knee back.
pam42544 juleshurts
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Yes...you do rest yr knee on it. Mine ached at first but it's fine now. Even having my foot down for a short while would cause it to throb at first but that's getting better too. I never realised until now just how debilitating a broken ankle is...
Pam
juleshurts pam42544
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i went through months & months with my son who had done the same
thing 3 years ago, his was so much worse than mine though,
the throbbing & tightness is terrible when you stand up, without putting weight on it, I'll be glad when that subsides
Jules
pam42544 juleshurts
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Pam
susan69134 juleshurts
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juleshurts susan69134
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my leg is at the real throbbing tight phase at moment but only when I'm in upright position, hardly anything when leg elevated, that's a good idea with the insulation sponge, as the grips you can buy are about £14 pair
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