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No one has mentioned a knee walker but I think it might be a better solution than crutches for me. I'm on the heavy side and have arthritis in my neck and shoulders. I am also very clumsy. I'm very concerned about being able to use crutches especially since I will not be able to use my let foot! It hurts to even think about using crutches but I certainly can't scoot aross the floor to where I need to do. Advice, please!
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patricia79546 arlene83746
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I used a regular walker. No wheels or rollers. Definitely no to crutches. My doc doesn't recommend them for women. Knee scooters work well for some people I've heard but I'm a little heavy too and didn't want all my weight on a knee. Walkers are easy to maneuver. It worked well for me. And I live alone.
arlene83746 patricia79546
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patricia79546 arlene83746
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arlene83746 patricia79546
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I won't have a boot until three weeks after my surgery. My dr doesn't want me on my feet for at least that long.
sherry904 arlene83746
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Definitely get the knee walker. I couldn't have made it without it
arlene83746 sherry904
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Thanks so much! I appreciate the response!
Briansgirl arlene83746
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So i just had bunion removal surgery Tuesday morning im using crutches its difficult is this convenient and better