Living with Talar OCL

Mobility Devices

A variety of devices are available that facilitate ambulation while decreasing weight bearing and/or ankle motion when these prove painful. These include a wide variety of orthoses, knee scooters, crutches and other devices.

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Lifestyle Adjustments

When walking is painful or difficult, one possible approach is to find ways to walk less, while still maintaining as many activities as possible.

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Online Support

There are a variety of online communities where individuals with OCL and other orthopedic issues discuss experiences with daily livings, surgery and other treatments,  mobility devices and other topics of interest to those with talar OCL. 

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