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Life on one foot is tough. Even if it may have been a planned surgery, you never planned for all the daily challenges. Worst yet, you ended up losing the use of your hands due to crutches.

If these are your frustrations you're at the right place. Here you will find solutions. Answers from other people just like you who have shared their stories, tips, pictures, and videos. You can ask a question and find answers. Soon you'll be the expert posting what you've accomplished on one foot while recovering.

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getting back to crossfit

Started by Mike Lo in Recovery Questions and Tips Dec 13, 2011.

Hand controls for cars 1 Reply

Started by Mary Love in General Questions. Last reply by Tom Schwab Sep 25, 2011.

What types of pain after fractures are abnormal? 1 Reply

Started by Miriam Jones in Recovery Questions and Tips. Last reply by Tom Schwab Sep 25, 2011.

How soon can I start walking again? 1 Reply

Started by Miriam Jones in Recovery Questions and Tips. Last reply by Tom Schwab Sep 25, 2011.

Blog Posts

5 weeks post surgery

Posted by Denise Mariski on February 13, 2012 at 2:15pm — 3 Comments

10 Tips for Recovery from Foot Surgery by Irida Sangemino

Posted by Tom Schwab on September 30, 2010 at 1:26pm

Tips for Survival After Surgery

Posted by Miriam Jones on September 28, 2010 at 12:23pm

Foods to Avoid After Surgery

Posted by Miriam Jones on September 28, 2010 at 12:13pm

Foods That Promote Bone Healing

Posted by Miriam Jones on September 28, 2010 at 12:11pm

What to Look For in a Knee Scooter

Posted by Miriam Jones on September 27, 2010 at 2:53pm

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Emma left a comment for Liz p
"Hey, I was looking at the iwalk too, did you go for it in the end? Trying to decide myself!"
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Denise Mariski commented on Denise Mariski's blog post 5 weeks post surgery
"Thanks, the screw being removed is the senosis or something like that. I haven't had xrays since a few days post surgery. Doctor plans on leaving the other 7 screws and the plate. Will a local be enough? It sounds so intense. The screw goes…"
Feb 13
Tom Schwab commented on Denise Mariski's blog post 5 weeks post surgery
"Check with your Doctor but most of the time it's a very good sign when they start to remove the hardware (crews, plates, etc.) It usually means things are healed.  Since there is a hole where the screw was, they may…"
Feb 13
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5 weeks post surgery

I'm wondering what it will be like to bear weight after 8 weeks nwb. Also, quite nervous about having that long screw removed after a month of weight bearing. What will recovery time be after that? See More
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