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Do I Need To Take Rest After An Ankle Arthroscopy? Can I Try Walking Without Using Crutches?

hi i have just had ankle arthroscopy in my ankle which they removed debris,scar tissue and shaved bones in foot,i am on fragmin for 2 weeks ,i have been put in a leg brace for 2 weeks also but am trying to get back to normal to quick and my ankle is sore and the back heel do i need to rest it for longer? i am on cruthches also but keep trying to walk without them what should ibe doing ?
Sat, 7 Dec 2013
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Hi,i have read your problem. After ankle arthrocscopy there is always a big role of physiotherapy , so you must apply hot packs for 30 mins in morning and evening , and do passive flexion and extension of ankle joint for 10 days then do active flexion and extension of ankle , all these are given on you tube . You should try to walk without crutches only after disusing with your doctor .
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Do I Need To Take Rest After An Ankle Arthroscopy? Can I Try Walking Without Using Crutches?

Hi,i have read your problem. After ankle arthrocscopy there is always a big role of physiotherapy , so you must apply hot packs for 30 mins in morning and evening , and do passive flexion and extension of ankle joint for 10 days then do active flexion and extension of ankle , all these are given on you tube . You should try to walk without crutches only after disusing with your doctor .