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Shoes after ORIF

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kim23026
kim23026

I was released to walk in my boot 3 weeks ago, doc just said put a bit of weight on it, compensate with crutches. I did that, down to one crutch now, minimal pain. As of today he said do my best to dump the boot, he gave me a brace to wear with my shoes. Problem is, my broken ankle won't fit in my tenny shoe, I'm real swollen. Did anyone buy special shoes somewhere for recovery period and walking? I need it to be real wide apparently. Given swelling can take a year to subside, this isn't going to work. Another hurdle.

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  • devsmom
    devsmom kim23026

    Posted

    How nice that you have progressed to this point.  My physical therapist recommended the brand Vionic shoes for me when I could try walking with real shoes.  I found them (in the US) at the store, When the Shoe Fits, but you could check the web for other stores.  Since I have a medium narrow foot I found they didn't work for me and they were spendy.  The brace I had was quite complex and I had to rely on the instructions but could wear it with tennis shoes.  I didn't even wear the brace for very long, but perhaps you could get some shoes in a wider size and loosen the laces.  I really didn't have much trouble getting back into regular shoes and you might not either.  I was never told the swelling would take so long to stop.  I did not find that to be the case. Remember to keep your ankle/foot elevated as much as possible.  Best of luck.

  • freddy41742
    freddy41742 kim23026

    Posted

    Hi Kim,

    I have had similar problems with swelling and was told the same as you that it can be a year :-(

    I have had serious swelling from the date of my accident and still do nearly 3 months later, I wish I was one of those that didn't but ah well!

    I have been wearing trainers with my right foot (broken ankle foot) with loose laces and it has been ok.

    I have found that it is more comfortable to wear shoes that be bare footed although this isn't normal for me as prefer being bare footed but needs must, comfort is more important at the moment!

    Good luck hope it all goes well!

  • kim23026
    kim23026

    Posted

    Thanks guys, the struggle is real lol. I'm at 4 months, man am I tired of all this. 

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