Proper Operation of Knee Scooter | Foot and Ankle Associates of North Texas

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8 жыл бұрын

Dr. Paul Steinke and Dr. Nathan Stickney demonstrate the proper operation of a knee scooter, for use in place of crutches after an injury or surgery.
This video is for educational and informational purposes. It is not a diagnosis, and it is not necessarily medical advice every person and their situation. This video was performed by a licensed and board-certified foot and ankle physician. If you are concerned about a possible medical condition, a treatment plan, or if you have questions about your medical care, please contact a trusted medical professional.
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@judieowen-up4dz 4 жыл бұрын

I don’t know how people with a broken ankle can possibly get around without this knee walker. Best invention ever. I’m not coordinated enough for crutches and hopping on one foot with a walker, not me. Trust me it’s worth the small investment. I did also purchase a sheepskin cover which certainly helps the leg pain from kneeling

@RegisteredMail1 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I had ankle surgery a week ago and have been using my knee scooter but didn't realize that my leg needed go be at a 90 degree angle. I guess that is why my upper leg has a little pain because it was bent instead of at 90 degrees. I bought all the options for it, dual brakes, larger hand grips, a basket, a sheep skin seat cover and the most important one of all a Starbucks cup holder.

@jeanpearson562 2 жыл бұрын

How to do y turn on scooter

@gillianstewart8442 2 жыл бұрын

I used the knee scooter while still wearing a cast and it was so uncomfortable as the cast dug into my knee which was painful. I put bubble wrap under my knee to help cushion the pressure.

@maggiebolden2008 2 жыл бұрын

These are great videos!!! I wish I would have watched these when I first fractured my foot.

@joyceprendergast9270 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video. I get my knee scooter today. I’m having Hallux rigidus surgery tomorrow. 🙏

@gelvinlane6097 Жыл бұрын

How did it go?

@joyceprendergast9270 Жыл бұрын

@@gelvinlane6097 it went great. Got to use my knee scooter the proper way, thanks to your video. I am now wearing Brooks sneaker with proper support & purchased a pair of HOKA/Ora recovery sandal to wear in our home. I have now HAPPY FEET! Thank you again for the video. 😀

@gelvinlane6097 Жыл бұрын

@@joyceprendergast9270 Joyce, I apologize for the confusion - I didn’t create the video; I just wondered how yours went since I will have the same surgery in June! Thanks, Verne

@joyceprendergast9270 Жыл бұрын

@@gelvinlane6097 no worries. Mine went great. I was excited to get this over with & get on with normal activities. Good Luck. 🙂

@barefootpadma8991 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the info! Very helpful.

@marcykaren 9 ай бұрын

I would highly recommend the Iwalk over the knee scooter. I have had a foot and ankle fractures. With the foot I used the knee scooter but I discovered the Iwalk after my ankle fracture. It was a game changer. I could walk nearly anywhere and most importantly climb stairs.

@mmoo1954 Жыл бұрын

I had mtp fusion and claw toes repair 3 weeks ago and used a knee scooter( still am). It was a huge improvement over crutches but it is hard on the affected knee, which is very achy now. I try to limit the scooter and use crutches as well. There is no easy way to recover, just time and following your MD’s instructions.

@dianafuhrmann1650 3 жыл бұрын

I just got put on it yesterday and this is very helpful cus my muscles in my leg and stomach hurt and I can barely walk im about to see the foot surgeon for surgery

@anakerose 2 жыл бұрын

How do you ride one of these if you have bad knees and you can't put pressure on your knee cap directly? I have MCL/ACL/PCL micro tears and I can't even put my full weight on my leg without serious pain. I had hoped the knee scooter would get me more mobile, but I can't see this being any better than crutches

@katieharris412 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I needed this tutorial for my upcoming surgery.

@donnasmalley403 3 жыл бұрын

I am using a knee scooter for a broken fibula, and I have now have alot of pain in my foot that I use to push the scooter. Any tips?

@baire702 Жыл бұрын

Hello, thank you for posting this. I am using a knee scooter and am having problems with muscle pain in left upper theigh in the inside. How or what can I do to make this not so painfull. I am tempted to walk on my no weight bearing foot instead. Any ideas will be appriciated. Thank you, Caryl

@earnestlawrence 2 жыл бұрын

WHAT KIND OF KNEE AND FOOT SCOOTER WOULD BE we best for ankle fusion surgery

@woolffiee4510 3 жыл бұрын

im getting a surgery and having my bones fused cuz of cysts and arthritis in my subtailor joint. gonna be zoomin on one of these cool ass scooters for about 6 weeks

@sabrinasmith6381 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Using a knee walker and it's become a bit painful since I've gone from a splint to a cast.

@StormWarrior-np1pd 5 жыл бұрын

I'm having the same issue but I figured that you just need to adjust your leg a bit

@annfisher8256 6 жыл бұрын

I recently had ORIF of my ankle but I'm having trouble with the knee walker. I have this exact 1. I'm having pain in my knee and shin on my bad leg.

@robertaacevedo5856 6 жыл бұрын

Ann Fisher I'm having the same problem.

@mcp-xh5lz 5 жыл бұрын

Me too

@ProjectAlci 5 жыл бұрын

Damn it... me too! The area above my knee really hurts when using the knee walker. The muscle feels really strained. I'm having surgery on my foot on Friday and got the knee walker today. Practiced a bit, and I had no idea it'd hurt so much...

@Beth9228 Жыл бұрын

I almost tried it but, I couldn’t get the splint cast up on it back in March 2012. I stuck to a wheelchair and a walker during that time.

@nooralfajr1775 Жыл бұрын

Does it work for MS

@bejo.gatotkacanew Жыл бұрын

Terima kasih🙏🙏🙏👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

@phylliscooper8085 2 жыл бұрын

How much are they and do they take Medicare?

@ForeverAutumn100 5 жыл бұрын

I’ve had bunion surgery and during recovery, I had to elevate my feet for the first 14 days. I was given weight bearing shoes that I wear to get around with. At six weeks post op my bones had fused nicely together and I could weight bear again. I’m in a bunion surgery FB group and the number of people who fall off these is astonishing. They invariably bash their operated foot and this elongates their recovery. When you use one of these contraptions your foot is 100% in the wrong position for healing. Don’t be in such a rush to be mobile.

@connienesselrod4800 2 жыл бұрын

I am having surgery Wednesday due to rheumatoid arthritis have get my toes straight and fused so just got my scooter was difficult to use but had to practice so hope I can move around on it after I am home recovering Not excited on having surgery lots of anxiety

@ForeverAutumn100 2 жыл бұрын

@@connienesselrod4800 It’s only natural to be anxious. It’s the best thing I ever did. Good luck.

@pattimaeda6097 2 жыл бұрын

What’s the FB page please?

@annetteslife 4 жыл бұрын

No wander I was tired within 5 minutes I was going around like a Nascar driver

@melissa0987 4 жыл бұрын

😂

@jessicam.9961 4 жыл бұрын

Lol

@TreeABaby1 3 жыл бұрын

Lmaooooo

@chicagobeastthebeast4494 3 жыл бұрын

I think I would stick to crutches that looks difficult

@wendypetersen7529 2 жыл бұрын

I love my knee wheeler - I am dangerous on crutches!

@chicagobeastthebeast4494 2 жыл бұрын

@@wendypetersen7529 is it easier then crutches

@IAMdevilwomen 4 жыл бұрын

I had foot surgery a little over a year ago and I used one of these for less then 24 hours and had to return it, my upper thigh felt like the dr beat the hell outta my thigh...what scares me is December 9th I go in for surgery on the other foot and will be in a hard cast for 2 weeks then another cast for 3-6 weeks, he recommends one of these again to get around, am scared crapless to even think about using this again after the intense PAIN I had the last time...if you could please give me any tips on what I could've done wrong and what I can do to be able to use this again and not feel like my upper thigh is gonna be ripped apart, also any tips on how to go UP and DOWN stairs would be helpful as I live up on 3rd floor with NO elevator...also have no family to help out, no friends either so I'd have to do this on my own...thanks

@melissa0987 4 жыл бұрын

If you have a regular walker, you could use that. Just leave it at the top of the stairs, also, bring a chair out to the top of the stairs. Sit in the chair then lower yourself to the ground and scoot down the stairs on your bottom. Keep the knee scooter at the bottom of the stairs and maybe secure it with a lock and chain if you live near people. I don't know how practical my advice is but it's just an idea. I hope you can come up with a good solution. Sorry you don't have any friends or family to help you out.

@mmoo1954 Жыл бұрын

Obviously you cannot use a scooter except on level surfaces. Crutches on stairs if u have to: behind you to go up, in front of you to go down. I bummed up and down stairs, and crawled on my hands and knees as necessary. If I needed to carry something, it went in a shoulder bag.

@movingonandup322 Жыл бұрын

How did you get around? Your post was from 3 years ago but it sounds like a sit down motorized scooter or wheelchair would have been best in your situation. I'm waiting on a scooter because my muscles burn out so quickly using just a walker. Just looking for any feedback or tips for me to get around. This sucks!