I had a fusion in 2007. I started out wearing ROCKER shoes. I now wear regular tennis shoes.The hardest thing is going DOWN steps, up is fine. So always go where there is a handicap opening,especially when you first start to walk.I walk like a normal person, no one knows my ankle is fused. I drive a small SUV, as I can't drive a sedan, you need to be higher in a seat so you can depress the pedals. Otherwise I lead a normal life. I don't play tennis any more or run.I walk or use the elliptical for cardio.
After surgery I used crutches,and a wheelchair, so I was hands free to do just about anything. It was 4 months of non weight bearing. The first time I walked a short distance my ankle swelled up, this is normal, eventually you will almost forget your ankle is fused, so be careful going up and down steps. I had no pain. Kept the ankle elevated and mostly hung out in a recliner.
Any questions, be glad to answer.
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I had a fusion in 2007. I started out wearing ROCKER shoes. I now wear regular tennis shoes.The hardest thing is going DOWN steps, up is fine. So always go where there is a handicap opening,especially when you first start to walk.I walk like a normal person, no one knows my ankle is fused. I drive a small SUV, as I can't drive a sedan, you need to be higher in a seat so you can depress the pedals. Otherwise I lead a normal life. I don't play tennis any more or run.I walk or use the elliptical for cardio.
March 27, 2019 - 8:40amAfter surgery I used crutches,and a wheelchair, so I was hands free to do just about anything. It was 4 months of non weight bearing. The first time I walked a short distance my ankle swelled up, this is normal, eventually you will almost forget your ankle is fused, so be careful going up and down steps. I had no pain. Kept the ankle elevated and mostly hung out in a recliner.
Any questions, be glad to answer.
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