Skip to content
View in the app

A better way to browse. Learn more.
allnurses

A full-screen app on your home screen with push notifications, badges and more.

To install this app on iOS and iPadOS
  1. Tap the Share icon in Safari
  2. Scroll the menu and tap Add to Home Screen.
  3. Tap Add in the top-right corner.
To install this app on Android
  1. Tap the 3-dot menu (⋮) in the top-right corner of the browser.
  2. Tap Add to Home screen or Install app.
  3. Confirm by tapping Install.
Discussion

Fused joints

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?

  • Quote

    • Featured Replies

    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.

  • Quote
    • Author

    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 :).

  • Quote

    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

  • Quote

    • Join the conversation

    You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

    Guest
    Add a Comment
    Go to topic listing

    Currently Reading 0

    • No registered users viewing this page.

    Account

    Navigation

    Search

    Search

    Configure browser push notifications
    Chrome (Android)
    1. Tap the lock icon next to the address bar.
    2. Tap Permissions → Notifications.
    3. Adjust your preference.
    Chrome (Desktop)
    1. Click the padlock icon in the address bar.
    2. Select Site settings.
    3. Find Notifications and adjust your preference.