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Ankle fusion and triple arthodesis?
Bones, Joints & Muscles | Last Active: May 24 12:38pm | Replies (16)Comment receiving replies
I have a 6 foot wide covered veranda that runs along the whole front of the cabin and there is a 2 foot overhang of the roof past the front of the veranda as well, which is great for keeping rain and snow off the veranda. I put steps at one end of the veranda, but I built a ramp over top of that so I could put my motorbike there for the winter. I just left the ramp over top of the steps as it is easier walking up it than it is to use the steps. I have a torn meniscus in that knee which makes stairs a bit of an issue. I can "straight-leg" it up and down stairs, but that takes more time, so I just use the ramp. I hope I never need a wheel chair, but if I do, the ramp is there. I guess by then I won't be able to use the motorbike. I haven't put too much thought into the inside, but thanks for the input...I will think about it. The only door is wide enouogh and I only have a totally open concept, no partitions, just 1 big room... maybe a movable curtain on ceiling track around bathroom. The cabin is 28 feet wide x 24 feet deep, 624 square feet inside living space. I am thinking of a walk in tub as my wife died from ALS and it was a chore lifting her in and out of a regular tub.
I don't have a specialist for my ankle...I have to go to my GP doctor, then he will have to book x-rays and/or CT scan, or maybe the specialist will have to do, not sure how the system works now', but it is a slow process sometimes.
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@eatnb1 You also could opt for a wheel-in shower with no barriers on the floor to get over like in hotel rooms that have accessible rooms, and with a hand-held shower head and grab rails. There are some nice shower chairs on large wheels or shower benches. I bought one for my mom who does use a wheelchair, and she transfers between them. Particularly if you live alone, preventing falling should be a priority. It sounds like your cabin is your sanctuary and a place to relax and put your energy into building the details.
I'm sorry you lost your wife. That must be hard. Being a caregiver is hard work too, and when you loose someone, that job is over. I can see why you love your cabin and want to do volunteer work to feel fulfilled. It must be very therapeutic to work on the cabin. I was a caregiver for my dad at his end stages of heart disease, so I understand.
It would be worth seeing an orthopedic specialist about your ankle and your knee. It's easy to assume that something like swelling may be your normal, but if something changes, that could mask a problem. I made that mistake thinking I had sinus problems, and I had an infection in a tooth. It creates the same symptoms, so I missed it because I thought I knew the answer. Do you know where to find a good orthopedic surgeon in your area?