11 weeks post-op. Front of ankle and knee pain!?!

Posted on January 31st, 2017 by footeprints

Been walking with a bit of a gimp for 2-3 weeks.  PT twice/week.  Stationary bike 5x per week for 25 minutes.  I’m getting occasional knee, and front ankle pain on the injured leg.  Anyone else getting this?  Wearing a knee brace seems to help a bit.

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Moral Support/What to expect

Posted on December 27th, 2016 by footeprints

I ruptured my Achilles on November 12, and had surgery on November 15. I was doing wind-sprints on a hardwood floor when it ruptured. Being an active person who skis all winter I’ve had a terrible time adjusting emotionally. Tomorrow I go in for my 6 week follow up and am anticipating being able to lose the crutches and start walking with my boot on. I’ve heard/read people having back issues because the boot sits much higher than a normal shoe. Any thoughts on shoe devices to even this out? Has anyone had this issue?

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  • Alfred | February 4th, 2017 | 11:48 pm

    Has anyone felt a tingling sensation in the middle of the bottom of the injured foot? If so, is that normal?

  • morcs | February 1st, 2017 | 3:11 am

    I ordered an Evenup, but by the time it arrived I’d found I could keep the knee on the boot side bent a bit as the heel goes down, to compensate and keep the hips level.

    I’m hoping it also means a bit more upper-leg activation to help prevent atrophy in the quads etc.

  • schwarac | January 2nd, 2017 | 5:30 pm

    I have not had back issues. Maybe if you had back issues prior it makes them worse? The boot was actually a really nice reminder that theres hope. before the boot when you cant walk its hard. So the boot should help you emotionally. Good luck!