Sheila
I broke my fibula and was told no…
I broke my fibula and was told no weight bearing and given a pair of crutches. There are 16 stairs to my house and the crutches were impossible. I thought there has to be a better way and googled medical appliances to prevent weight bearing and learned about the Freedomleg. My orthopedist had never heard of it. While a bit expensive, it was covered by my insurance. This was a game-changer and I am 76 years old. It is a bit awkward to get used to, but it made it possible for me to go up and downstairs without on my backside (down) and knees (up). When using it, it is helpful to have shoe with a thick sole on the other foot (think Hoka) because the leg wearing the brace is longer.