← Return to Total Ankle Replacement: Advice on beginning weight bearing?

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@jimhd

Both of my Achilles tendons ruptured at Christmas, so I was non weight bearing for 2 months, wearing walking boots. Finally I was told to be partial weight bearing - how do you do that when you're talking about both feet. I started walking, in the boots, with a walker. Very clumsy! Even with one foot, I imagine your balance might be affected. Don't fall.

Once I get surgery done on my Achilles tendons (one at a time), I need to have a sub talar joint fusion on my left foot and my right knee replaced. I guess I'll be learning more about partial weight bearing than I care to.

I had a bunch of work done on my left ankle, so I know how anxious you are to get moving again. It does heal, and eventually it doesn't hurt anyone. Hang in there with PT.

Jim

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It would be helpful to know more about the sub talar joint fusion. What’s happening there to get to that point? I might need one. I’ll see the ortho again soon.
You definitely have lots to deal with!