I've had an ankle fusion op 8 weeks ago. I had a horse riding accident 9 months ago and 2 fractures were missed on an X-ray. I was treated for an ankle sprain and had 3 months physio and walked in it daily. Long story short - I went for ankle fusion as I had Arthritis, a deformed foot and Lots of pain. As the bone is re-broken and reset in ite correct position with a large screw through it, the deformity should be corrected with the help of physio to retrain muscles in correct places. At the same time the rough cartridge that causes Arthritis is removed. It seems like a very long recovery but hopefully my ankle will be pain free and no longer deformed.
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I've had an ankle fusion op 8 weeks ago. I had a horse riding accident 9 months ago and 2 fractures were missed on an X-ray. I was treated for an ankle sprain and had 3 months physio and walked in it daily. Long story short - I went for ankle fusion as I had Arthritis, a deformed foot and Lots of pain. As the bone is re-broken and reset in ite correct position with a large screw through it, the deformity should be corrected with the help of physio to retrain muscles in correct places. At the same time the rough cartridge that causes Arthritis is removed. It seems like a very long recovery but hopefully my ankle will be pain free and no longer deformed.
June 17, 2015 - 7:06amThis Comment
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