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[andy9131]

One week since my latest op to correct a foot deformity so currently in a back slab till stitches come out then full cast what I would like to know how do you guys cope with crutches and the anger that goes with it, by hands , shoulders, back and hip are killing me and have another 5 weeks to go

[janny55]

Crutches are so annoying😖, but helpful as well 😆 all the time your walking with them fine 👍 as soon as you sit down and park your crutches or should I say try and park them I lean them against something they sit there until I take my eyes off them then whoosh they’ve slid on on floor agghhh 😁

[oldtimer]

I found a 'K-9' kneeling scooter much easier than crutches.

The physiotherapy department may have some, but when I needed one they couldn't find one and I hired one for six, then twelve weeks altogether, as I had to stay in plaster for longer.

It has a handle on the front to steer, you kneel on a sort of sling for your bad foot, and scoot along with your better foot. It can go very fast, so make sure you don't try it down a hill! Here is just one of several websites that show you what I mean: kneerover.com/pages/product...

[Gigi71]

I couldn't use crutches, so hired a wheelchair from the Red Cross and brought home a Zimmer frame from the hospital, also had a single bed brought downstairs to use. All the best for a speedy recovery. X

[betrajtoo]

I agree with AC, the K-9 knee trolley enabled me to cope indoors but I didn't use it outside. I also found forearm crutches useful. These have a padded cradle where you rest your forearm so you don't take any weight through hands and wrists. I hired the knee trolley and bought the crutches on-line. Also found some regular crutches with handles designed for arthritic hands (like the walking sticks), which were good when I was weight bearing but needed more support than sticks. None of these were provided by the hospital and I had to find out about them on the internet. If you go for a knee trolley I would hire one if possible in case you don't get on with it. You need your 'good' foot and leg to be strong enough to scoot. If I needed one for outside now I would go for something sturdy with a brake. Good luck, hope you find something to help you, maybe your physio dept are more clued up and can advise you.

[betrajtoo]

Sorry, that should read I agree with Oldtimer