Hi, I can't tell if this post is directed to me or not but if you are referring to Dr. Parekh, he did a fusion on my right ankle. I had the surgery in the fall of 2008. I was born with a tarsal coalition, meaning the joint was connected (mine was over 60-70% connected) as it didn't separate properly at birth. I always had a somewhat limited mobility, which made it excruciating pain if I was on it too long, walked too far, etc. The fusion was my only option to improve the quality of life, I was 27.
Anyway, he did do my fusion. It's not something that presents often, my specific condition, but I wasn't his first by any means. He is one of the best orthopedic surgeons. If you're in NC or surrounding, I would definitely make the trip to see him. I drove 2.5 hours just for his care.
Recovery was rough. It's a very delicate area and weight bearing so that's expected. I'm almost 31 now and it's not perfect, I still have a little pain every now and then mostly when the weather is crummy, it gets achy. Or if I run too hard for too long, but I could never do that before so that's huge! Every person and surgery is different, but I had a bad experience and prior surgery, and felt really glad to have found Dr. Parekh. Good luck to you!!
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Hi, I can't tell if this post is directed to me or not but if you are referring to Dr. Parekh, he did a fusion on my right ankle. I had the surgery in the fall of 2008. I was born with a tarsal coalition, meaning the joint was connected (mine was over 60-70% connected) as it didn't separate properly at birth. I always had a somewhat limited mobility, which made it excruciating pain if I was on it too long, walked too far, etc. The fusion was my only option to improve the quality of life, I was 27.
Anyway, he did do my fusion. It's not something that presents often, my specific condition, but I wasn't his first by any means. He is one of the best orthopedic surgeons. If you're in NC or surrounding, I would definitely make the trip to see him. I drove 2.5 hours just for his care.
Recovery was rough. It's a very delicate area and weight bearing so that's expected. I'm almost 31 now and it's not perfect, I still have a little pain every now and then mostly when the weather is crummy, it gets achy. Or if I run too hard for too long, but I could never do that before so that's huge! Every person and surgery is different, but I had a bad experience and prior surgery, and felt really glad to have found Dr. Parekh. Good luck to you!!
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