If you suffer an ankle fracture or another injury that requires your foot to be in a cast, it’s going to take some getting used to before you’re comfortable. If it’s been a while since you’ve worn a cast, or this is your first time in one, you may not know the signs that suggest […]
Preventing Cast Problems After Surgery
People who undergo arthroscopic knee surgery often need to have their leg placed in a cast to help keep it immobilized while they recover. However, new research suggests that individuals who have their leg casted after knee surgery are at an increased risk for deep venous thromboembolisms or pulmonary embolisms. Blood clots like these can […]
8 Tips to Speed Up Your Recovery Time Following Ankle Surgery
Many people aren’t accustomed to the limited mobility that accompanies a knee or ankle operation, and they look for ways to speed up their recovery process. Sometimes people actually create more problems for themselves by putting too much strain on the injury in the immediate days following an operation. We created a list of ways to ensure […]
3 Ways to Keep Your Exposed Cast Toes Warm During Winter
Guest Blog by Tom Schwab, founder of GoodbyeCrutches. Follow Tom on twitter at @TMSchwab. No one goes out with open toed shoes after Labor Day, so who would go out with exposed toes in the middle of winter? If you are recovering in a cast after an injury or surgery, you may be wondering this as […]
20 Ways to Stay Entertained Following Foot Surgery
Depending on the type of work done, your doctor might recommend that you stay immobilized for a few days following surgery. Kicking back on the couch and channel surfing may be fun for a while, but we compiled a list of activities to keep you and your loved ones entertained following an operation. Activities for […]