The scooter has been a God-send because getting around in NYC is not easy on crutches, and I find it’s much faster and less tiring. Maybe it is bursitis, I’m going to beat this thing! That solved my whole problem, thank God. 4.5 out of 5 stars 110. You have to be able to manage standing on one leg and getting it arranged on the knee scooter before you start maneuvering it forward. I did not need surgery. How to properly operate a knee scooter for foot or ankle injuries. Over the years it has taken on many forms, from small-wheeled devices suitable for indoor use to larger sturdier units … On week 3 I bought a knee scooter. Reviewed on Jan 19, 2019 See full review Will this work on a Drive scooter? It just felt like too much weight on the prosthesis. My knee on the scooter bearing my weight was swelling and tender in odd places. This cushion works well and is easy to get on and off the scooter. on Pain is not an inconvenience. It’s over six months since the accident. Were any of you professionally fit for your scooter? The KneeRover Knee Scooter comes with adjustable locking hand brakes which allow the rider to stop the bike anytime anywhere. It is a signal that something is wrong. After surgery, I was non-weight bearing for 4 weeks and using a knee scooter to get around and crawling up stairs, but during the last few days my knee started to swell and hurt. Knee Scooter [How … But, you may be wondering, what exactly is a bursa? will not be shown Steroid shot today to relieve the pain. I to have been using a knee scooter for the last 5 weeks from a NWB surgery on my right foot It has my knee large and swollen and I now have pains jetting throughout my knee. If so, what you’ve been doing should help. There are four stages of osteoarthritis of the knee. Depending on the extent of injury and other factors, non-weight bearing can be closer to 12 weeks or even more. That night, I sat in front of the TV, diligently swapping out the old, worn cleats for the sharp, bright new ones. I’ve used a couple of these knee scooters and they can tip fairly easy. I’ve been using a knee scooter for 2 weeks after arthrodesis and bunionectomy on my big toe. September 26th, 2015, Mary (DVT). But desperate times sometimes call for unconventional measures. I started taking ibuprofen and icing to bring the swelling down, and I switched back to crutches 4 days ago. Everything was well padded, but eventually I noticed my knee joint was destabilizing. 3. January 24th, 2015, Pat Barconey on Knee scooters, also known as knee walkers, have been a welcome alternative to crutch-assisted ambulation when a patient with an injured lower extremity must be non-weightbearing. I sure hope this doesn’t damage my knee as I already have one messed up knee. My Knee is Killing Me! 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