I was in a car accident 46 years ago. My foot was partially severed at the ankle. The orthopedic surgeon put it back together and fused it. It was infected and I lost a lot of tissue and skin. Had two skin grafts. The ankle is fused with a lot of internal rotation and I cannot walk flat on my foot. I have to wear shoes with a 1-1/4 to 1-1/2" heel. I now have bone spurs under the skin graft which stick out. If I bang the ankle the skin breaks down and takes a long time to heal.
I saw an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in ankle and foot surgeries and trauma. He said he can remove the arthritis and straighten my foot and refuse it. Also said he can lift up the skin to remove the bone spurs.
I have the surgery scheduled for 9/30/15, but now having second thoughts.
I have some pain but the main reason I want it done is to be able to walk better. Always walk on tip toes in bare feet. Foot turns in so much.
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I was in a car accident 46 years ago. My foot was partially severed at the ankle. The orthopedic surgeon put it back together and fused it. It was infected and I lost a lot of tissue and skin. Had two skin grafts. The ankle is fused with a lot of internal rotation and I cannot walk flat on my foot. I have to wear shoes with a 1-1/4 to 1-1/2" heel. I now have bone spurs under the skin graft which stick out. If I bang the ankle the skin breaks down and takes a long time to heal.
I saw an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in ankle and foot surgeries and trauma. He said he can remove the arthritis and straighten my foot and refuse it. Also said he can lift up the skin to remove the bone spurs.
I have the surgery scheduled for 9/30/15, but now having second thoughts.
I have some pain but the main reason I want it done is to be able to walk better. Always walk on tip toes in bare feet. Foot turns in so much.
Anyone have any words of encouragement ?
September 13, 2015 - 6:16pmThis Comment
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