This patient suffered a calcaneus, or heel bone fracture. He was unable to bear weight on the foot for 8 weeks. This is significantly limiting as use of crutches or a walker make it nearly impossible to mobilize in a home or office setting. Use of these aides also occupies the hands – so preparing meals or accomplishing tasks becomes arduous.
I have been spraining my ankles since childhood. As I aged I was on crutches at least once a year because of my ankles. When I got into my 40’s, I felt I was constantly walking on a sprained ankle. When I lived in New Mexico, I saw a specialist and they made leg braces for me which I wore for many years.
Meet Ana Cadreche, one of our many athletes! Ana runs 80+ miles weekly and often places in her age group for marathon. She is also a part-time triathlete and a full – time special education Teacher. Ana suffered a stress fracture of her hip, requiring a large metal plate and screw implant to heal the fracture.
Thank you to Maria Freed, Director, and the Board at Coral Gables Surgical Center for inviting Dr. Deben onto their staff. Now we have a surgical center in the South part of Dade county for our outpatient needs.
