My problem is not caused from walking. I can neither walk or stand at all. Additionally, I have no sensation at all. So I never know when I am putting to much pressure on a particular place whether it's my foot or my butt. I do stretch my Achilles but I can only do it by using my hands to pull my toes back toward my knees while sitting in the bed. I have custom designed inserts for my shoes to cushion my feet and relieve pressure. I also have padding on my wheelchair foot rest. This is why I am very inclined to have this surgery so I can relieve the balls of my feet from getting so much pressure. So if anyone has had this specific surgery I would like to hear from you.........Cody in Austin
Sent from my iPad On Apr 6, 2011, at 7:54 AM, Dalton Garis <[email protected]> wrote: > No . . . > > But I solved all such problems by simply wearing a good pair of cowboy boots > with a "riding" heel. That is a taller heel that is underslung to make > walking with a tall heel no problem. I have drop-foot and now do not braces > or anything. > > Dalton > > From: Cody <[email protected]> > Date: Tue, 5 Apr 2011 11:14:39 -0500 > To: "[email protected]" <[email protected]> > Subject: [TMIC] Foot Surgery > Resent-From: <[email protected]> > Resent-Date: Tue, 5 Apr 2011 09:09:42 -0700 > > > My foot doctor has recommended that I have surgery to lengthen my Achilles > tendon by cutting a few strands of the tendon. Simple same day surgical > procedure. My feet tend to point downward (Peter Pan feet) which puts > pressure on the balls of my feet resulting in pressure sores. Has anyone else > had this procedure (Percutaneous tendo-Achilles lengthening)? I am interested > in hearing your thoughts pros or cons........Cody in Austin > > Sent from my iPad >
