Hello, it's very interesting to read stories of people who have had ankle fusion surgeries and about what they have experienced. I'm 23 and had been suffering from post-traumatic osteoarthritis in my right ankle due to an injury sustained when i was 13. I have since had 5 operations on my ankle, the fusion being my 5th. In around a week and half i will be having my cast removed and will be put in and air cast boot. Obviously this is dependant upon how well the joint is healing. I am however starting to feel really apprehensive about what the limitations will be when i come away from the crutches and out of the cast. Im wondering what shoes i can wear, how far i will be able to walk and what exercise is best. Has anyone got any further experiences they can share. The worry is definitely setting in.
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Hello, it's very interesting to read stories of people who have had ankle fusion surgeries and about what they have experienced. I'm 23 and had been suffering from post-traumatic osteoarthritis in my right ankle due to an injury sustained when i was 13. I have since had 5 operations on my ankle, the fusion being my 5th. In around a week and half i will be having my cast removed and will be put in and air cast boot. Obviously this is dependant upon how well the joint is healing. I am however starting to feel really apprehensive about what the limitations will be when i come away from the crutches and out of the cast. Im wondering what shoes i can wear, how far i will be able to walk and what exercise is best. Has anyone got any further experiences they can share. The worry is definitely setting in.
September 16, 2014 - 5:44amThis Comment
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