Yours is a difficult situation. I have no personal experience to share with you. I hope that other visitors or members of this site will have
encouraging personal experiences to share with you.
I found this information on the website, footEducation, that you might find helpful.
The main indication for a subtalar fusion is for patients with arthritis in the subtalar joint. Arthritis in that joint is most commonly followed by a heel fracture. Another indication for a subtalar arthodesis is for patients who need the change the position of the hindfoot in order to distribute load more evenly.
Patients undergoing this type of surgery will typically need about 6 weeks for the bone to heal. During this period, the patient is either in a cast or a cast boot and is non-weight bearing or touch weight-bearing. After the 6 week period and once the bones have healed, with confirmation of an x-ray, the patient can begin weight-bearing in a cast boot as tolerated for the next 4-6 weeks and begin physical therapy. Physical therapy exercises include motion of other joints in the foot, strengthening, gait, and proprioception. After the 10-14 week mark, the patient can transition into a shoe. During the first 5-6 months, patients generally get about 75-80% of recovery; however, it will take about 15-18 months for maximal improvement.
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Hello yogimom,
Yours is a difficult situation. I have no personal experience to share with you. I hope that other visitors or members of this site will have
encouraging personal experiences to share with you.
I found this information on the website, footEducation, that you might find helpful.
The main indication for a subtalar fusion is for patients with arthritis in the subtalar joint. Arthritis in that joint is most commonly followed by a heel fracture. Another indication for a subtalar arthodesis is for patients who need the change the position of the hindfoot in order to distribute load more evenly.
Patients undergoing this type of surgery will typically need about 6 weeks for the bone to heal. During this period, the patient is either in a cast or a cast boot and is non-weight bearing or touch weight-bearing. After the 6 week period and once the bones have healed, with confirmation of an x-ray, the patient can begin weight-bearing in a cast boot as tolerated for the next 4-6 weeks and begin physical therapy. Physical therapy exercises include motion of other joints in the foot, strengthening, gait, and proprioception. After the 10-14 week mark, the patient can transition into a shoe. During the first 5-6 months, patients generally get about 75-80% of recovery; however, it will take about 15-18 months for maximal improvement.
Maryann
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