statpat1
healthy for most of my life developed diabetes and was non compliant with meds and diet for many years. started on insulin 20 years ago 4 years ago fx my right ankle it was healing however 3 months into healing charcot developed ankle became disfigured and it was necessary to wear a crow walker boot pressure ulcers occurred frequently resulting in months of IV antibiotics over 3 years. to prevent further occurrence of infection amputation was discussed, i was referred to Hospital for special Surgery in NYC. Dr Fragamen was able to repair the joint with a fusion and an insertion of a rod. I searched & found this site because i am now progressing to the time to get a rocker bottom shoe. My r leg is shorter now so that is part of the special needs. I have other health issue that effect my mobility but I am determined to walk again
In the last ten years I’ve had surgery eight times on my right ankle. Most of them were ligament reconstructions and finally a complete ankle fusion. Making the decision to fuse my ankle was one ...
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