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Chest Pain, Stressful. Recovering From Arthrodesis. Recommendations?
Greetings Dr. And thank you.I am a very fit 70 yr male. just recovering from double Arthrodesis big toes. Enduring very awkward shuffle since discarding walking frame ,again awkward and stressful to normal body actions.! Into third week now post op but experiencing unusual pain in my right side chest approx stern ham ? not panicking self or wife at this moment but will be having foot dressing changed tomorrow and wonder if I should be concerned,or is it possibly just reaction to the stress of recent op? thank you FB.
Sat, 19 Oct 2013
Hi,
If this is the only unusual symptom you are experiencing then it is most likely to be due to a mild muscle strain related to the awkward shuffle you are having to make. It is likely to subside as your mobility improves.
I suggest you continue to mobilize as this is good for your recovery. Take paracetamol if needed. You could consider using walking sticks for the short-term to aid mobility which may take some of the effort and strain out of moving.
I wish you a speedy recovery.
Regards,
Dr K A Pottinger,
MBChB FRCA
If this is the only unusual symptom you are experiencing then it is most likely to be due to a mild muscle strain related to the awkward shuffle you are having to make. It is likely to subside as your mobility improves.
I suggest you continue to mobilize as this is good for your recovery. Take paracetamol if needed. You could consider using walking sticks for the short-term to aid mobility which may take some of the effort and strain out of moving.
I wish you a speedy recovery.
Regards,
Dr K A Pottinger,
MBChB FRCA
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