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mary2 · 04-01-2009, 06:15 PM

Greetings Folks,

I am scheduled for PTTD surgery on 5-1. It will be a tendon transfer, sliding calcaneal osteotomy, and achilles tendon lengthening. I have recently joined this site and would appreciate information about how to prepare.

Some questions that come to mind:
*Are certain crutches better than others?
*Has anyone used a knee chair (?)
* What about a seat for the tub?
* Are pillows good enough for elevation?
* Is a cast more comfortable when a leg is not shaved ?
* What clothing problems come up with the cast?
* How much assistance is needed for a shower?
* What type of help should I arrange for?
* Has anyone tried accupuncture to assist the recovery?
*Has anyone tried Arnica during recovery?
*Anything that others have found useful?

Thanks for your sharing.:)

04-01-2009, 06:15 PM	#1
mary2 Member (female) Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Starksboro, Vt, USA Posts: 53	PTTD surgery 5-1-09 --many ?s Greetings Folks, I am scheduled for PTTD surgery on 5-1. It will be a tendon transfer, sliding calcaneal osteotomy, and achilles tendon lengthening. I have recently joined this site and would appreciate information about how to prepare. Some questions that come to mind: Are certain crutches better than others? Has anyone used a knee chair (?) * What about a seat for the tub? * Are pillows good enough for elevation? * Is a cast more comfortable when a leg is not shaved ? * What clothing problems come up with the cast? * How much assistance is needed for a shower? * What type of help should I arrange for? * Has anyone tried accupuncture to assist the recovery? Has anyone tried Arnica during recovery? Anything that others have found useful? Thanks for your sharing.:)