Re: tendon transfers

[Guest guest]

Yes, I had these done on both feet at the same time one summer long

agoas a child. I was in casts up to my knees for about six weeks I

think. The first three were non-weight bearing (had to stay in bed) the

last three I had walking casts. I don't remember the pain, or if I had

any, but for about the first 5 days after surgery, my mother placed ice

packs on my toes.

Walking once the casts came off hurt some, but dissipated with time, as

my 'new feet' learned how to walk. The Physical Therapy after was

crucial to the good surgical outcome, especially the walking in sand,

swimming too.

This is the only CMT surgery I've needed.

You might want to browse through our Archives for past posts on the

subject of foot surgery, etc.

Gretchen

[Guest guest]

Depending on why your back hurts and how much damage has been done to back - I

have been helped by a number of therapies. please search my name on site.  I

have no " fixed contractures in my feet " but bilateral foot drop and gait

compensations and I am healthy.  I strongly believe in Dr at Univ of

North TX @ fort worth for Low Back and SI and hips This is a teaching clinic and

great on backs.  This used in combo with Prolotherapy has been wonderfully

restoring!    

[Guest guest]

I had the right foot done in 7/95 and the left one done in 5/96. The

right one still serves me well now. The left one I've had problems

with and had it redone in 1999 and 2003. Since I had them done one at

a time the incapacity wasn't too bad. I couldn't drive for approx. 4

1/2 months after having surgery on my right foot. The pain was pretty

bad for the first week or two. After that, I was able to work (driving

myself - watch the pain meds) fairly normally. I was on crutches for

all surgeries for approx. 3 months or so. Physical therapy is good...

I would recommend (as soon as your doctor okays it) walking in a

swimming pool.

Would I do it again? Absolutely. If you have other questions, just ask.

T.