Now Weight Bearing - 6 weeks post op (post FHL Tendon Transfer)…

Posted on October 20th, 2014 by crutchingaround

Got the cast removed on October 10th (Friday) and was given an aircast/boot with partial weight bearing instruction for just a couple of days…. After those two days passed I was determined to try full weight bearing as instructed by the Doctor.  I was able to walk but very carefully and very painfully… As the [...]

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  • normofthenorth | October 20th, 2014 | 1:40 pm

    Pain under the heel is normal. Usually responds to squishy gel footbeds, rest and massage - like rolling over a tennis ball (seated!) or a frozen water bottle.
    The other pain may be more important - or not.
    I’ve read frequently that NSAIDs (like ibu) are bad for healing tendons. I’ve never seen the science behind the claim, but I haven’t looked either.

  • crutchingaround | October 20th, 2014 | 10:55 am

    tried posting pictures but had difficulty…

  • chris89 | September 10th, 2014 | 7:18 pm

    Can you provide any pics post links