Hi,
I had a right knee fusion after multiple knee replacements, multiple infections and a torn patella. I was in a wheel chair for 8 months with a spacer in my knee. I had my fusion done Oct 28th. I'm having a very difficult time adjusting to my new way of walking and living with a fused leg. Beside the fact that I cannot drive, I cannot sit in the front passenger seat due the fact that my leg is straight and my toes hit under the glove compartment. My husband and I have been looking for a SUV/Van that will accommodate a straight leg. It's not the length that needs to be adjusted, but the depth of glove compartment to the floor. I really don't want to sit in the back seat, which is not as comfortable as the seat upfront, for the rest of life. Most car modification companies modify for the driver side not the passenger side.
I'm hoping someone is or has faced this same problem and can give some guidance as to what I can do.
Thanks
I had a right knee fusion after multiple knee replacements, multiple infections and a torn patella. I was in a wheel chair for 8 months with a spacer in my knee. I had my fusion done Oct 28th. I'm having a very difficult time adjusting to my new way of walking and living with a fused leg. Beside the fact that I cannot drive, I cannot sit in the front passenger seat due the fact that my leg is straight and my toes hit under the glove compartment. My husband and I have been looking for a SUV/Van that will accommodate a straight leg. It's not the length that needs to be adjusted, but the depth of glove compartment to the floor. I really don't want to sit in the back seat, which is not as comfortable as the seat upfront, for the rest of life. Most car modification companies modify for the driver side not the passenger side.
I'm hoping someone is or has faced this same problem and can give some guidance as to what I can do.
Thanks
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