Re: Walk-On AFOs

[Guest guest]

Thanks .....You won't believe it....last night I was taking my AFOs

out and putting them in new shoes...and guess what? Another

crack. I called my orthotist and he said that we will probably try

something else. This is the third pair that cracked, obviously me and

the Walk On are not meant to be.

Jimmy

[Guest guest]

Andy,

I don't know much about you or how your CMT is going, but my husband

is your age and has had surgery and he does really well. Is surgery

not an option for you? I know it is usually a last resort but if it

keeps you walking somewhat normally.

I know surgery is the last thing most want to do but my husband is so happy he

had it done, he plays basketball, is a teacher and a door to door salesman. I

know all CMT is different though just tell me to shut my face if I don't know

what I'm talking about. Good luck with your AFO quest

Amelia

[Guest guest]

Amelia,

I appreciate any and all feedback. I was told by a

few doctors that surgery would or may work for a few

years then you have to repeat it and you are left

worse off plus it takes a long time to recover so I

was told it was not worth it. I think I need to take

multi-treatment approach, medicine + braces +

exercise. Thanks again for the feedback.

Andy

[Guest guest]

Hi, Will you please tell me what an Walk-On or Toe-Off AFO is? I have a molded

one with the velcro.

Thank You.

Elaine