Talonavicular post-op questions
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Hello. I just found out last month that the talonavicular joint in my left foot is bone-on-bone due to arthritis and bone spurs are being created. Surgery is my only option at this point but I'm worried about handling the post-op period. First, does "non-weight bearing" literally mean you can't put any weight on your foot ever? I'm thinking that I'll need to put weight on it momentarily for balance when standing from a sitting position. I've never been good with crutches so I anticipate using a knee scooter. Second, when driving, can the foot be on the floorboard? It seems that there would be some weight on it then. Finally, I've been reading these forums and many people have complained about losing leg strength. Is it ok to do leg exercises that don't involve weight bearing? I'm thinking about some of the ones that I did after my knee replacement where I was mostly moving the knees and legs while lying on the bed or sitting in a chair.
I understand that it will take about a year to fully heal, and that's ok. I've had heal spur removal w/tendon release in both feet and a knee replacement in the past so I'm used to slow recoveries. It's the immediate day-to-day things post-op that have me a little worried this time. I also keep my 2 and 4 year old grandsons quite often so I need to plan ahead. Any experience or advice that you can share would be welcome.
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ihavenonickname becky7624
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No using it to push up in bed. If you cheat, you run the risk of less than full recovery.
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If crutches sound unappealing, consider a knee scooter or an iwalk2.
no driving if this is your driving leg.
no driving if you take any narcotics.
no alcohol while on narcotics.
watching wee ones alone during the first two months would be a bad idea.
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Pull out the gel packs and get them frozen.
Pull out the shower chair.
Fill the pain pill prescription before hand.
Bring in a couple of months of groceries.
Arrange for someone to drive you to medical appointments.
May you enjoy a full recovery
becky7624 ihavenonickname
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I've never heard of the iwalk2. Have you used it? If so, was it easier or harder on your knee than a knee scooter? I watched a few videos on it and it looks like a good option. I've tried crutches, but I guess I just don't have the upper body strength for them. Also, I have severe arthritis at the base of my left thumb and the pain would be unbearable.
Thanks so much for your post and for sharing this information!
ihavenonickname becky7624
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I like the idea of the iwalk2 because it is completely hands free. The knee scooter would be great if you added wide Velcro so that it integrated with your body, but you do have to steer it.
I think the knee rest area of the Drive Medical scooter looks the most comfortable.
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