Re: Some helpful advice would be great

"Pittweb.Com" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message news:<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>...
> Well, I found out what's being done.....
> 
> First, a Triple Arthtrodesis... this will be a second attempt at it... so I
> know I will be laid up for a bit with that.
> 
I should be in for one of these in around 6-9 months time (In UK and
have NHS waiting lists to contend with)

> Next, (and assuming at the same time) a Dwyer Calcaneal Osteotomy... now I
> know an osteotomy is removing bone... and as I understand it the Dwyer
> Procedure deals with the actual bony part of the heel... but what I also
> discovered is they are doing an "achiles extension"... this was explained to
> me by my PCP as a partial "cutting" of the achiles tendon to stretch it out
> a bit.
>
I had the achiles extension years ago when I was 9. Hmm 1979/1980ish.
They cut the tendon in a wedge shape then slide it down to the correct
length and stitch it back together again. Should mean you get a nice
flat foot position. Not sure mine worked fully as my foot isnt totally
flat, but I did have 2 1/2 inches leg lengthening.
 
> I'm wondering several things... now if noone can answer any of these, I'm
> not going to hold it against you hehe...
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> 3 years ago when I had a T.A. (Triple Arthtrodesis) the doctor was willing
> to prescribe a temp wheelchair for me for transport purposes... should I ask
> the same from this new doctor? He's already willing to sign for a
> handicapped placard for my car. And I'm wondering if a wheelchair request
> may be pushing my luck...
> 
It'll be my right foot, so wont be any driving for me. :(

> My left foot is being worked on... I sleep in a king sized bed made of a
> waterbed frame and a king-size standard mattress (NOT water)... should I
> switch sides of the bed?
>
Why? 
 
> There's a possibility that I have a sprained/fractured/disclocated right
> wrist... what other mobility options do I have if this is the case? I'm
> assuming crutches won't be possible.
>
I remember looking at walking aids on the web and saw some cutches
where you rest your elbow and forearm on a support, a bit like the arm
of an office chair with a grip handle at the end. I think they then
had a collar that went round the upper arm. This way the weight was
taken at the elbow not the wrist. Made for people who had wrist
injuries too.
 
> Has anyone gone through either of these procedures? If so, I'd like to hear
> about it...
> 
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> Please reply to the group only - my email address is acting up.
>
Mine just keeps getting sent the latest worm virus..

Andrea