PTTD/Adult Acquired Flat Foot

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I can't and won't speak to your individual case or how much post-surgical pain you might experience and how well you will tolerate it. But what would be the issue with one returning to a totally sit-down job if he/she is going to be totally wheelchair bound as long as required, is not going to bear weight on the operated foot/feet and ostensibly could keep them elevated if needed?

 

Though vague and I completely understand why, I appreciate your response and I don't see any reason why someone who "felt" well enough to go back to work in 2 weeks shouldn't in a position that they were able to stay off their feet/foot, keep their feet/foot elevated.

 

Hi, I am in a similar situation. I, however, am 20 years old and a very healthy, active competitive runner. I was diagnosed with PTTD (bilaterally) about a month ago, after 2 other misdiagnosis of tarsal tunnel syndrome and posterior tibial tendon strain. I am currently in physical therapy and wear ankle braces on both feet full time. I am receiving orthotics soon, but the option of surgery is still not far off. With only small periods of reduced pain since March, I experience shooting, sharp pains with no warning or gradual onset. I know the possibilities in front of me and I am prepared to do anything it takes for the pain to stop. I want all individuals with PTTD to know that there will be a light at the end of the tunnel, no matter how long it may take us to get there.

 

After exhausting all conservative measures for over a year, I had extensive flat foot reconstruction surgery 16 weeks ago. Keep in mind that each person is different. There are many different combinations of surgical proceedures possible. There are so many different factors to consider which makes it impossible to say that your recovery will be like mine. I am 52 and in good health. In my case, I was NWB for 8 weeks followed by eight weeks in a boot. Initially, I was PWB and slowly transitioned to FWB. At about 13 weeks post op, I was able to get around pretty well fwb in the boot without crutches. Four days ago, I was given clearance to gradually transition from the boot to a sneaker with an aso brace. The first week, I am wearing the brace/sneaker combination in the house about half of the time and am in the boot the rest of the time. Week two, the doctor wants me to wear the sneaker/brace at home all of the time and boot when I am out and about. The following week, I am supposed to gradually start to wear the sneaker/brace combination when I am out and about. I am supposed to wear the brace until my next appointment in 7 weeks. So far, I am doing well. I have no pain, just occasional twinges but then again I have a "new foot." I am aware that it could take up to a year to really recover from the surgery. My doctor said that the height of the arch is not important. The goal is to allign the foot properly to normalize the stress on the ptt and spring ligament which were a mess before my surgery. The recovery is very long and slow. I have a job which requires me to be pretty active and mobile and am finally returning to work in 9 days. I really think that with some minor modifications, I will be ok to return to work