PurpleJet

Hi folks

New to the site..

I was told last week I need a Calcaneal Osteotomy to correct my ankle. My heel is to far inwards forcing the outside of my ankle out and causing it to sprain easily. (I think my arch is high.) It has been sprained a lot and I have been suffering for over a year with a serious sprain. been wearing aircasts, braces, crutches etc.

I had athroscope in January so the doctor has a look inside at the damage and he says I need osteotomy.

I think this will be around the end of July. My doctor said I will be in plaster 6 weeks and aircast for 6 weeks.

I am going on a cruise on 7th November, do people think I will struggle walking/standing and be on crutches? Do people think I may still have the aircast on?

I have told the cruiseline I may need assistance.

Thanks for your thoughts people!

ps, does every calcaneal osteotomy use screws and do they stay in forever?