I have an appointment with my Orthopaedic Specialist next week. I have placed a couple of inquiring calls over the last few days, desperate for information on what is coming up in the next few weeks.
I am going to transition to another type of cast in the next week or so. I’m hoping that the Aircast is the next step for Zipperfoot. The last week has been a mixture of small victories and setbacks once again. As part of the process I was attempting small steps with full pressure on my right (casted) foot. I realize at this time that the setting of the cast may be slightly off by a few degrees; as suspected by the Orthopaedic Technician weeks ago, thus causing the weird clicking and pain in my ankle. Needless to say my foot continuously swells at any and all attempts of downward pressure.
I notice that my big toe has dropped slightly from its original upward dorsiflexed position, which is excellent progress. It means that the EHL Tendon is gently and naturally stretching out as it should. I have to be ever so cautious not to knick it and continue to keep it protected as much as possible.
Now I have an acute understanding why the original recuperation prognosis was to be immobile for 6-8 weeks. The inability for it to heal properly is much greater as pressure on the foot is applied. A good amount of healing time is required post surgery in the surrounding area of the damaged tissue and tendon. The probability of re-injury would substantially increase with any type of walking motion, since the toes are primarily used to push off when taking a step.
My original sutures are still in and they should have fully dissolved at this point, with possibly just the ends being plucked out upon the removal of the cast. I can feel them tingling once in a while like there are pins and needles in the cast.
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