If a surgery would be easier on him, I think my friend and I would agree to go that route at this point. Unfortunately, the Orthopedist said it just wasn't an option. And given the fact that he's gotten abrasions on his toes from the casts, his risk for infection is already high as it is.

He is getting a walker with a seat. My mom is going to the medical supply store to have his prescription filled for one, but we're not sure if it will need to be ordered given his weight. When we get it, I think your suggestion of sitting and scooting on it is a good idea. Sitting on the floor isn't much of an option though, as he has a hard time standing up from the floor. We're working on his upper body strength, but it don't think it's near good enough to handle that.

And yeah, like, I'm still reeling from the fact that the nurse even suggested it. I had ACL surgery a few years ago and if someone had told me to bunny hop, I would have smacked them. :/

Thank you so much for your suggestions and blessings! They've given me some ideas to help him along and I can't tell you how much I appreciate that right now. It's been really hard dealing with the doctors and nurses and never getting a real answer or solution.

I wish the both of you well. It makes me smile that he has such a wonderful friend.

Thank you. C: He's a part of my family and I want to do everything I can for him. I'll pass on the well wishes!

Glad to help! I remember those challenges well.

Abrasions from casts are concerning. His doc may need to check that it isn't too tight. Also elevation is important since there just isn't much room for swelling.

If the cast is fiberglass, they tend to rub through the padding since the edges are so sharp. A piece of moleskin wrapped over the edge does a nice job of making it nice and softy.

I know it's not a plaster cast, since we were told at the hospital those are only used for compound fractures anymore. But the edges are sharp, so it could be fiberglass. I just know that it looks and feels like a hard plastic almost. The nurse folded the batting over the sharp edges, also.

The problem is when he gets up to go to the bathroom. Even with the walker he has now (it's just one of those metal frame walkers, nothing special), he can't get to the bathroom without using his bad foot. He only uses it a little to keep from falling, but because of the angle they cast his foot at, his toes were being pushed up into the cast and just the batting rubbed them raw. :/ The only time he gets out of bed anymore is to go to the bathroom or go to his appointments. But they make it seem like he's walking around the house or dancing the salsa every time we go in. He has to go to the bathroom. And for the most part, he just uses a urinal cup. So the only time he gets up is to do number two.

I've been researching walking casts, but I'm not sure if the doctor will agree to try one or not. Again, he wouldn't be leaving the house or running around with it. We just need something that protects his ankle, but also allows him to move around when absolutely needed. With his size and condition, the walker idea you mentioned has been the only reasonable idea that would keep him off the foot completely.

There is something called a walk about scooter where you place your casted leg up on the bench(with knee bent) and you use your other leg to move. It has handlebars and brakes like a walker. I tried to post a link but couldn't. Maybe Google scooter for broken leg. I know you can rent or buy them. Hope this helps!