From Immobilized to Independent: Megan’s Remarkable Recovery with TayCo Brace
When Megan broke her ankle in three places on November 24, she knew recovery would be long—and painful. A plate, five screws, and two pins later, she was preparing herself for what she thought was inevitable: weeks in a traditional CAM walking boot.
But instead of resigning herself to discomfort, she asked a bold question:
“We sent people to the moon in the ’60s—why are we still using clunky, three-pound walking boots today?”
A Better Way to Heal
Frustrated by the thought of bulky metal frames, awkward rocker bottoms, and an overall antiquated design, Megan turned to her own research. That’s when she discovered TayCo Brace.
“I emailed my surgeon with the link and asked, ‘Have any of your patients used this?’” Megan recalls. Though her surgeon hadn’t heard of it, he made the call. TayCo Brace shipped one to his office based on her shoe size. She picked it up and started wearing it the same day her orthopedic surgeon cleared her for full weight-bearing.
The Results: Fast, Functional Recovery
“I went from not walking or bearing any weight for two months to full weight-bearing in three weeks,” Megan says. “At my follow-up appointment, my surgeon looked at the x-rays and said, ‘I’m amazed by how fast and how well you’ve healed.’”
By early February, she was out of the brace entirely—walking normally in regular shoes, no assistive devices.
Why TayCo Brace Made the Difference
Megan credits the brace with enabling a more natural gait and greater comfort than a traditional boot could offer.
“It’s about quality of life,” she says. “I’m 100% sure the reason I healed so well, so quickly, is because of the TayCo Brace. I didn’t have to walk like a robot. I could walk naturally, safely, and comfortably.”
Final Thoughts
For Megan, TayCo Brace didn’t just support her ankle—it accelerated her recovery (her words, not ours) and restored her independence. Now she’s passionate about helping others discover it, too.
“If more patients could have this option, it would completely change the recovery experience. No one should have to settle for outdated care.”
