Ankle replacement

annaghboy

At the age of 72, due to severe osteo arthritis in my ankle, caused by sports injuries earlier in my life, I am on the list to have a 'total ankle replacement' probably in May. I wonder if any subscriber to this forum has had this operation and what their experience has been. :?:

valval

annaghboy wrote:

At the age of 72, due to severe osteo arthritis in my ankle, caused by sports injuries earlier in my life, I am on the list to have a 'total ankle replacement' probably in May. I wonder if any subscriber to this forum has had this operation and what their experience has been. :?:

sorry can not help but some one will know just wanted to say hello and welcome to the sight

annaghboy

valval wrote:

annaghboy wrote:

At the age of 72, due to severe osteo arthritis in my ankle, caused by sports injuries earlier in my life, I am on the list to have a 'total ankle replacement' probably in May. I wonder if any subscriber to this forum has had this operation and what their experience has been. :?:

sorry can not help but some one will know just wanted to say hello and welcome to the sight

Not a problem valval but thanks for your welcome

speedalong

Welcome to the forum.

I can't help you with any info on ankle replacements I have only had a hip replacement - but I'm sure others will read your post and have more to say.

I hope lucyjepson sees your thread because she was being offered an ankle fusion ... which she wasn't keen on. She loves running as I recall.

Speedalong

annaghboy

speedalong wrote:

Welcome to the forum.

I can't help you with any info on ankle replacements I have only had a hip replacement - but I'm sure others will read your post and have more to say.

I hope lucyjepson sees your thread because she was being offered an ankle fusion ... which she wasn't keen on. She loves running as I recall.

Speedalong

Thanks for you welcome Speedalong.

I had the option of having 'ankle fusion' but with this procedure you don't have any movement in the ankle whereas with 'replacement' you retain whatever movement you still have. It's not for everybody but the consultant said I was an ideal candidate for 'replacement' as I was reasonably fit, not overweight and a non-smoker.

dolittle

Hello, nice to meet you.

I'm your age and I have the same problem. They offered me fusion as opposed to a replacement. Haven't had it done yet as I really can't take the recovery period on board - can't get wheelchair in my bedroom, plus other circumstances.

Am curious to know what the 'non-smoking' issue is all about - could it be that they won't let someone have it because they smoked?

I wish you well with this, keep us posted and let us know how you get on. I, for one would be very interested.

Dolittle

hileena111

Hi...Welcome......I cant help you either....I've had a hip replacement but not an ankle.
I'm very interested in your post because 18 months ago a car knocked me down and went over my ankle...both tibia and fibia well smashed.I've now got metal plates, screws etc in it. When I was being X rayed before my hip op they decided to X Ray the ankle as well so the consultant said ...You need two new hips and by the way you have arthritis in your ankle!!!!! So after my hip operation it did occur to me was it poss to replace an ankle.....dont think it will be for a long time...if ever....its not giving me much bother at the moment.
Keep us posted please
Love
Hileena

tkachev

Hi
I am very interested in this post as I have just been told that I need an ankle fusion but havent been told any details.I am concerned about the wheelchair-thanks for telling me that-as I have 3 young children,2 are disabled themselves and I am very much needed at home!
Elizabeth

dolittle

Hi Elizabeth,
They told me it would be 4 months in a wheelchair. Just at the moment I couldn't cope with that - like you I'm needed by others.
The pain is amazing and I'm wondering how much more I can stand. I suppose the dr will have another go at me when I see her in the morning, but I really can't take it on board.
Dolittle

tkachev

dolittle wrote:

Hi Elizabeth,
They told me it would be 4 months in a wheelchair. Just at the moment I couldn't cope with that - like you I'm needed by others.
The pain is amazing and I'm wondering how much more I can stand. I suppose the dr will have another go at me when I see her in the morning, but I really can't take it on board.
Dolittle

Thanks Dolittle,
I cant do 2 months. It was bad enough having a hip replacement last summer as I found I was up and about doing far too much.They have just told me I need it done as I must be in lots of pain, CT scan first and then op but gave me no details but did ask if I had anyone at home to help me.

Thanks I will quiz the surgeon next time I see him.
Elizabeth

dolittle

Hi Elizabeth,
Would be intgerested to know the result of the surgeon 'quizzing'!
Dolittle

annaghboy

Thanks for your contribution Alanmancunian.

Ankle replacement are relatively new compared to hips and knees but techniques and materials are improving all the time -hopefully.
The information I've been given indicates that I should expect:
3 months to be fair, 6 months to be good and 12 months to be right. So it's a long job and not one I'm looking forward to. The surgeon also said that I should 'get 10 good years out of it' so it will be worth it.