Two years ago, at 62, I fell backwards off of a step ladder. I was only on the first step, but my foot went down between the steps while I went backwards into the fountain. The result was a double compound fracture of my right leg. Both major bones were broken and exposed about an inch about the ankle joint. Fortunately for me, when I arrived at the hospital, one of the best orthopedic surgeons in Las Vegas was on call. Two years, two surgeries (about 8 hours worth), a bone graft and six months in a wheel chair I am walking much better than I could have expected.
My question; I generally wear softer soled shoes ( walking tennies, etc.) but have started to pronate a little and my knee is starting to hurt a bit - I assume from the irregular walking alignment. Would it be better to go back to a hard sole shot, or even a high top lace up boot - like military boots o do this not reallt matter?
thanks