I too am facing another ankle fusion due to severe arthritis below my original fusion. My gait is also horrible since the arthritic bones have now fused themselves at a bad angle and forcing my tibia back and hyperextending my knee. I have to have both knees replaced but can't do it until I resolve my ankle problem. I too have hip and back pain now, plus both knees.
I am 62 and had my original fusion done in 2000, which was a very good experience for me. I had it done arthroscopically so the recovery was short and sweet! I hear lots of horrow stories about having the surgery done traditionally. I'm not looking forward to it for this surgery since it can't be done arthroscopically this time.
I have conferred with one specialist about an ankle replacement and he would like to attempt it. Another doctor disagrees and feels I wouldn't gain much and would prefer just more fusion. I'm in a walker most of the time now so am ready for some relief.
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I too am facing another ankle fusion due to severe arthritis below my original fusion. My gait is also horrible since the arthritic bones have now fused themselves at a bad angle and forcing my tibia back and hyperextending my knee. I have to have both knees replaced but can't do it until I resolve my ankle problem. I too have hip and back pain now, plus both knees.
June 5, 2009 - 1:37pmI am 62 and had my original fusion done in 2000, which was a very good experience for me. I had it done arthroscopically so the recovery was short and sweet! I hear lots of horrow stories about having the surgery done traditionally. I'm not looking forward to it for this surgery since it can't be done arthroscopically this time.
I have conferred with one specialist about an ankle replacement and he would like to attempt it. Another doctor disagrees and feels I wouldn't gain much and would prefer just more fusion. I'm in a walker most of the time now so am ready for some relief.
SoupLady
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