Fused joints

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Hi everybody.

I have been in pretty bad accident almost 10 month ago and had open ankle fracture. I have been finishing my prerequisites from the wheel chair as I refused to give up my dream. In last 10 month I had 7 surgeries and the ankle fusion surgery was my last one. I am allowed to put partial weight on it now and things seems to be getting better. I am starting the nursing school in September.

Did anybody manage to go through the nursing school with fused joints? What kind of shoes do you guys recommend?

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I had a bad accident in high school and have had surgery on my right ankle 8 times over the years. The arthritis is so bad at this point I know I am only years away from having it fused. Anyway, I'm in NS now and its no worse than it was before.. painful but tolerable. I really want to get my bsn and my masters, I'm not going to let it hold me back.

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thank you, I am not letting it hold me back either that is why I never gave up on doing my prerequisites.

What kind of shoes are you wearing? I got MBT and it is very comfortable with the fused ankle, but I feel a little bit wobbly in it. I still have 3 month till school start, so hopefully by that time I will be able to walk without limping too much :).

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Give it a try. As for shoes - let the MD or a podiatrist make a recommendation. Might even get insurance to pay for it that way

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