Hello,
It was recommended that I have 5 surgical procedures on my left foot to help a cavovarus foot related to traumatic brain injury. Some of the procedures include Dwyer osteotomy, Strayer procedure, anterior tibial tendon transfer, clawtoe correction, andJonrs procedure. I will need 8 weeks non weight bearing post op. How does anybody do that? I don't think I could stand crutches. My bath is on the 2nd floor. How do I get up steps? Thank you for any advise.
Terri

Dear Terri
Unfortunately, following those procedures, you will definately need to be nonweight bearing for the suggested period of time, if not a little longer. The patients are usually placed on crutches, however, if they are unable to manuever with crutches the alternative is a wheelchair. Prior to the procedure or leaving the hospital, most patients are "crutch trained", the training includes, walking with crutches as well as going up and down stairs.

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