Question 1

i had great toe fusion yesterday. i am an elementary teacher.  i bought a knee walker to use but still wondered how soon i could safely return to work?

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You need to discuss: This with your surgeon and no one else. Only, they know the quality of your bone, the type of fixation used etc etc.
You would not want to jeoperdize your outcome at this point.
Speedy recovery.

Question 2

is a knee walker a good option for tibial stress fractures in both legs?

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Yes: If you have problems with other devices that help to limit weight bearing, the knee walker is a valid option.

Question 3

having triple arthrodeais with proximal bone graft gastric recession. how long will i need a knee walker for?

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Depends: Depends on if the triple arthrodesis demonstrates fusion. Likely 6-8 weeks if all goes well.

Question 4

having triple arthrodesis with proximal bone graft how long will i need a knee walker?

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Varies: It varies somewhat from patient to patient, and also by surgeons preference, but usually in the area of 8-12 weeks.

Question 5

having triple arthrodesis with proximal bone graft, gastroc recession how long will i need a knee walker?

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??: Would be best to discuss this with your surgeon / but about 8 weeks is in the ball park
make sure your vit d level is adequate to allow for good bone to bone healing at the arthrodesis site / these take a good while to heal fully.

Question 6

is the air walker good to use when you have a knee injury?

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Knee Injury: Anything that limits weight bearing should be fine for an injured knee. Rest, Ice and NSAIDs. See a doc if the pain continues.

Question 7

have had several synvisk injection with no side effect, however the one i had yesterday caused my knee to swell and hurt , actually need a walker to?

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Follow up with MD: What you have described may be side effects of synvisc which may dissipate over time or it may be something much worse. You should seek asap a physician follow -up appointment to allow him or her to evaluate and give you their impression. If you cannot wait and the symptoms become even much more severe and persistent, a patient in your situation should go to the Emergency Room.

Question 8

i went to turn and pain shot in my back down to my butt hips and knees. i can't hardly walk even on a walker. i do have a bulged disk ?

Accepted Answer

Muscle spasm: You could have developed a muscle spasm from the movement. (The worse scenario could be a herniated disc pressing on your nerves). Try to rest, use local heat, and take something like Advil (ibuprofen) with food, if not allergic to it. If not better within a week or getting worse, then see your doctor.

Question 9

spiral twist brake left leg above ankle started use walker 1 1/2 mo ago. right knee swollen-severe pain-feels it gonna blow out my knee?serious/normal

Accepted Answer

Could be serious: When you broke the leg the twisting force could have damaged your knee as well. If that is something that does not get better by itself after a few days of resting the knee it would be a good idea to have it looked at (probably best to see the dame doctor that treated the fracture).

Question 10

can having jra slow the recovery for guided growth knock knee surgery? it's been week she still sore  and has  poor balance and needs a walker age 9

Accepted Answer

Varies: Having JRA could potentially slow her recovery, especially if other joints are involved as well.  I would certainly let her surgeon know if you don't think she is recovering as she should.

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A member asked:

I had great toe fusion yesterday. i am an elementary teacher. i bought a knee walker to use but still wondered how soon i could safely return to work?

A member asked:

Is a knee walker a good option for tibial stress fractures in both legs?

A member asked:

Having triple arthrodeais with proximal bone graft gastric recession. how long will i need a knee walker for?

A member asked:

Having triple arthrodesis with proximal bone graft how long will i need a knee walker?

A member asked:

Having triple arthrodesis with proximal bone graft, gastroc recession how long will i need a knee walker?

A member asked:

Is the air walker good to use when you have a knee injury?

A member asked:

Have had several synvisk injection with no side effect, however the one i had yesterday caused my knee to swell and hurt , actually need a walker to?

A member asked:

I went to turn and pain shot in my back down to my butt hips and knees. i can't hardly walk even on a walker. i do have a bulged disk ?

A member asked:

Spiral twist brake left leg above ankle started use walker 1 1/2 mo ago. right knee swollen-severe pain-feels it gonna blow out my knee?serious/normal

A member asked:

Can having jra slow the recovery for guided growth knock knee surgery? it's been week she still sore and has poor balance and needs a walker age 9

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