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Returning to Work on Crutches: A Practical Recovery Guide

July 24, 2026

Returning to Work on Crutches: A Practical Recovery Guide "When can I go back to work?" is the second-most-asked question in any post-op visit, right after "When can I drive again?" Like the driving question, the honest answer is some version of "it depends." That answer is correct, but it doesn't help you negotiate with your manager, plan your finances, or decide whether to push for a longer leave. This guide covers what "it depends" actually depends on, how to think clearly about your specific job, the conversations you should... Read more...

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Stairs, Curbs & Uneven Terrain: Real-World Crutch Skills

July 17, 2026

Stairs, Curbs, and Uneven Terrain: Real-World Crutch Skills Most patients learn to use crutches in a hospital corridor or a PT clinic. Both are flat, predictable, well-lit, and free of... Read more...

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The Best Crutches for PAO Recovery (From People Who Have Been There)

June 8, 2026

We recently talked with a customer who had a periacetabular osteotomy, the surgery most people just call PAO. She loves her crutches. More than that, she now tells other people... Read more...

Person recovering from Achilles tendon surgery at home, leg elevated in a walking boot, resting calmly on a couch

Achilles Tendon Surgery Recovery: Navigating the Non-Weight-Bearing Phase

May 29, 2026

If you've just been told you need Achilles tendon surgery, or you're already a few days post-op trying to figure out what the next several weeks look like, you're dealing... Read more...

Older patient using ergonomic crutches and walking comfortably during knee replacement recovery

Knee Replacement Recovery: A Patient's Guide to the Crutch Phase

May 14, 2026

If you’ve got a knee replacement coming up and you’re trying to picture what the first few weeks at home are going to look like, the crutch phase is probably... Read more...

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How to Use Crutches After Meniscus Surgery: A Complete Recovery Guide

May 7, 2026

If your surgeon has used the words "meniscus surgery" with you in the same sentence, the first question on your mind is probably how long you’re going to be on... Read more...

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How to Use Crutches After Hip Replacement Surgery: A Complete Recovery Guide

April 30, 2026

If you’re prepping for hip replacement surgery, or you’re in the first week of recovery and counting the days until you can ditch the crutches, you’ve probably already discovered that... Read more...

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Forearm Crutches vs. Underarm Crutches: What Nobody Tells You Before Surgery

June 27, 2024

Forearm Crutches vs. Underarm Crutches: What Nobody Tells You Before Surgery If you've had surgery and you're about to be sent home with crutches, the hospital might give you a... Read more...