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Texas_Ike
Texas_Ike

I have been reading your posts for over a year now. I think it is time to join in the conversation, because I have tried everything, except surgery. I was on vacation almost 2 years ago and fractured both heels. (non-displaced fractures) I wore boots for about 3 months while they healed. But, continued with pain on the sides of my feet. My Orthopedic Specialist is a close friend and Dr and has treated me for all kinds of odd things I get. He diagnosed me with tendonitis (longus/breavis) on the outside of my foot where the bony prominence is (common with people with high arches). I tried non-weight bearing a couple of months with not much success. Then, he sent me to a radiologist for a steriod injection in the area of pain. Then, another 6 weeks of non-weight bearing, boot wearing. It did feel better for several weeks, but I still continued with the boot. I have been compliant even riding my wheelchair much of the last year and half. Last week I felt a pop and lots of pain again. Yesterday, I saw a Ortho surgeon in San Antonio (2 1/2 hours from home) that my Dr here referrred me to. Surgeon said that the longus tendon is now in horrible shape. And the bony structure on the side of my foot shattered a few days ago. Dec 13 he will do an open surgery to repair the tendon and suture it to the brevis tendon. Also, calcaneal osteotomy (re-breaking the heel and splitting it to straighten it with screws.) Sounds awful to me. But, thankfully I have been reading all about this thru many of your posts. Recovery is similar to what I have read too. 6 weeks non-weight bearing...depending on outcome of surgery/bleeding/infection,etc. .different casts and boots with long recovery and lots of rehab. Thank you for giving me the knowledge to tackle this. 

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  • Ankle_Surgery
    Ankle_Surgery Texas_Ike

    Posted

    Hi, how old are you? I think my surgeon also sutured these two together. (Not sure really...)
    • Texas_Ike
      Texas_Ike Ankle_Surgery

      Posted

      Yes, thanks trying to rest the ankle/heel today. Surgery can't come soon enough.

  • Happy2016
    Happy2016 Texas_Ike

    Posted

    I hope your better now .Maybe you should have opted for surgery fro. The onset?
    • Texas_Ike
      Texas_Ike Happy2016

      Posted

      Probably, but I am glad I tried to first heal it thru other avenues. The long trip yesterday to see the Dr was and still is painful. Even with the meds. So I am looking forward to surgery and getting over this.
  • ihavenonickname
    ihavenonickname Texas_Ike

    Posted

    Hey Mr Lone Star

    We are all herefor you...compared to what you have already been through, this will be a breeze.

    Are you havine one done or both done? I ask because a knee scooter just might get you up and about....

    • Texas_Ike
      Texas_Ike ihavenonickname

      Posted

      I am going to have my left done now. My right is bad too so I will ask the dr about the scooter.
  • ihavenonickname
    ihavenonickname Texas_Ike

    Posted

    I am wondering if you could modify a shoe so that you have empty space beneath the tender heel.

    This is crazy but....how about a knee scooter for each leg? That is something I would personally try out...your hips work, your thighs work. Heck, if it got you around the house...People walk on their knees...

    Go ahead, laugh at me

    chuckle chuckle

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