Re: Anyone used an iWalk 2.0 after calcaneal osteotomy? Quote:
Originally Posted by Wonky kiwi Hi all,
I'm booked in on July 3rd for a lateral calcaneal osteotomy to correct my high arch and wonky ankle and to have my perineal tendons sutured together and reattached. After a lifetime of twisting my ankle repeatedly because I'm walking on the side of my foot I am tentatively looking forward to it.
My question is about aids after the op. I know a lot of people rate the knee scooter. I live in a three storey house with steps up to a long steep driveway so I imagine if I did hire one I would only use it on the living level. Is it worth it for covering such a small area. I'm pretty proficient on crutches but know that long term NWB will play havoc with my arms.
When I was googling ideas I came across the iWalk 2.0 - a knee crutch where your leg is on a platform like that of a knee scooter, that allows you to be hands free. Has anyone had any experience with this or can anyone come up with any reasons why this would not work following the surgery. I'm thinking about it allowing me to get out my front door for some fresh air more than anything. As I'm in New Zealand I'd have to buy it. I can always hire a knee scooter down the track if I need it but thought I'd just see what the experts said.
Cheers
Nic | What did you end up doing? I used the knee scooter just on our main floor and space is fairly tight, but I would still say it was definitely worth it. I also took it to doctor appts and PT before I was weight bearing, but I just had one big step out the door onto the sidewalk. Do you have someone who could carry it down the steps for you when you go outside?
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1/16/14-FDL tendon transfer, calcaneal osteotomy, Gastroc Recession
6/4/15-Naviculocuneiform arthrodesis, removal of scar tissue, Evans osteotomy, Achilles lengthening
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