Hi!
I had a Proximal TPF approximately 11 weeks ago. My ortho doc said bones look great at 8 weeks post op and I was thrilled with that news. He also said I could get rid of the boot. I mentioned my 2nd and 3rd toes feel numb and tingly and he said I had some tibial nerve damage that could take up to a year to heal. I had difficulty getting PT going due to transportation support and location and didn’t begin PT until after my appt with him. PT said the same., to get rid of the boot. He didnt really listen when I tried telling him with the boot on I am able bear much more weight but without it, it feels like I am going to injure my foot more. I did massage for 20 years and so I have a great about my body along with anatomy knowledge. PT assigned ex cerise’s and told me he would be gone the next week but would see me the following week, which was 2 weeks away. I have switched to a new PT department with therapists who combine manual therapy, which is what the soft tissues need that were damaged from whatever accident cause the fracture. Anyway, I am getting really lengthy here but I talked to a friend who is a PT for confirmation of using the boot to beat more weight when I need to, such as going up or down stairs and remove it according to my tolerance. I have noticed these last couple of days that the tissue right Over the largest part of larger plate gets super tender and swollen and it burns a sharp piercing pain that only lasts a few mins but I am beginner nag to wonder if this is going to be a constant. I get the tightness feeling and actually reach down to touch to see if I have ace bandage there or compression knee support I bought for the discomfort and find it odd that it feels like one or the other is there and neither will be there. I have been applying massage oil And working on it and that helps, but keep wondering if I am always going to feel these plates & have this swelling and burning pain. Looks like many do. I dread the possibility of going through another surgery, but I also feel that this will be an ongoing issue and have seen all positive results from hardware removal. I am wondering if you decided to do the removal and what your results have been. Thanks for sharing your experience! This post started while back! Also happy to hear about experiences from others!