Swelling while in boot
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I'm 7.5 weeks post-op for talonavicular joint fusion. The x-rays looked great at 6 weeks so I'm in a walking boot using crutches. I had to go to the funeral of a family member this week and that required a lot of driving, walking, and standing. Last night and tonight my foot is extremely swollen and my leg is swollen up to my knee. Is that just from over-use? Have any of you had to use compression hose? Any other suggestions?
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angela87177 becky7624
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becky7624 angela87177
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Thanks for answering. I guess I was prepared for the foot to swell, but not the leg. Maybe I'll try compression hose or socks.
hope4cure becky7624
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becky7624 hope4cure
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I hadn't thought about open sores. I don't usually have any on my feel, but I'll watch for them anyway. I can put my feet up at night, but not during the day.Thanks for your advice.
RichardKen becky7624
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Cheers Richard
PS this was when I was recovering from my ankle replacement surgery.
becky7624 RichardKen
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Thanks, Richard. I had compression hose left from my knee surgery, but I think I threw them away last year. I'll go buy more.
RichardKen becky7624
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Cheers Richard
becky7624 RichardKen
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RichardKen becky7624
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It was a full length one so up to my knee I think.
Cheers Richard