I've got a problem

[devonwoody]

I am having trouble getting around.

They gave me a zimmer frame, but a physiotherapist visited our home today and gave me some stick, said I must not put my bad foot to the ground to give me any support when getting around. They state that all weight must be carried by my right leg. (that leg is missing a lot of kneecap and the leg does not normally carry my full weight.)
My right leg does not like the idea, neither does the hip joint, and my back is aching. And I still have over 6 weeks to go.

I need the old fashion type of wooden crutches that goes under the arm pits. It appears they do not do them anymore (they were wooden and most probable not mass produced like the modern stuff with arm & hand grip.

Anyone know a location for those old fashion ones or anyone in the mood for knocking a pair up for me?

 

[Claymore]

Hi,
I got some like these from Amazon http://www.amazon.co.uk/Coopers-Underar ... m+crutches (but much taller ones as i'm 6'4" 17st) I too couldn't use the other sort and the NHS wouldn't provide me with the underarm ones for some reason.
Work ok for me on bad days and worth every penny.
Cheers and hope you get sorted soon
Brian

 

[RogerP]

There's plenty on eBay.

http://tinyurl.com/olravzb

 

[devonwoody]

Thanks all I have ordered a pair express delivery via Amazon. Don't think the nhs will like it when they see me on them.

 

[Random Orbital Bob]

I suspect you've earned the right to suggest your physiotherapist can "open" their mind to new possibilities John

Best of luck.

 

[harimau99]

Not much fun it sounds. Good luck with everything!

 

[devonwoody]

Thanks for your thought, hopefully only another 16 days in plaster, but then physio.