Hello RJS,

Welcome to the forum! So sorry for your reasons for being here. You can always start a new post to introduce yourself. Feet are so under appreciated aren't they? We don't realize how hard those little warriors work until we have an injury. It is really difficult having your mobility impacted.

Calcaneal fractures are notoriously difficult to heal. If the fractures were displaced and required surgery and hardware that takes even longer and can have long term effects on gait and weight bearing tolerance. I am always harping about making sure doctors didn't miss anything. If you have doubts or questions about your healing process go back to your ortho or even get a second opinion if that makes you feel better. You need a bone and joint man to manage your fractures and PM to make life more comfortable. If they think you have CRPS make sure there is nothing that needs to be treated that may be contributing to the problem. If your doctors ARE sure everything has healed properly also keep in mind that fractures in general take up to 18 months to remodel. Some people continue to have swelling and aching periodically during this time. In my own personal experience, though all my surgeries were soft tissue, feet just seem to take longer than expected. And I am healthy in general, no diabetes, etc. Hang in there and take care of yourself. As an active person, I find getting in the pool and riding the bike immensely helpful. My mood goes to hell when I don't get exercise and I think it helps my pain. Anything that helps you feel stronger without hurting your recovery is a good thing. Activity is good for CRPS just not too much of it, same goes for foot injuries, so either way. Don't know if you are on an ortho forum but that might be a good place for feedback specific to your calcaneal fractures. I'd sure be curious what they have to say.

Sending Healing Love, Littlepaw