3 weeks post op tomorrow
I am 3 weeks out tomorrow and am in a boot that is locked in 30 degrees of plantar flexion (very similar to how i was casted for 2 weeks. I am allowed to be toe touch wt. bearing on crutches. I am a teacher and have been back to work since 11/5. I am having a burning kind of pain on the outside aspect of my heel. anyone else experienced this sensation and should I be concerned?
November 14th, 2012 at 12:25 am
I’m a teacher also, although I’ve been NWB for 5 weeks and out of work for the last month also. I can’t wait to start PT and getting back to my classroom. Anyway, happy healing and Good Luck!
November 15th, 2012 at 4:37 pm
Today I am at four weeks post op for full tear. I am still NWB until my appointment on Dec 4. I have had a similar sensation on my heel even being NWB. I usually adjust my boot (maxtrax) and it helps. Sometimes when I pump air into my boot, it lifts my heel from the base of the boot just a bit and puts pressure around the heel; hence the burning/tingling sensation. My doc said never hesitate to call if something doesn’t seem or feel right. If it persists, maybe you should give a quick call to the doc. You are tough for returning to the classroom so quickly. I know how challenging it is to be away from your students for so long. Good luck!