Need 2nd fusions on same ankle

debbief

Hi.

Had my right ankle tibio talar joint fused in 2008. This did nothing to cure the pain in my ankle. I am now being told I need another fusion on my subtalar joint in the same ankle. :sad: Don't know if it is worth it, as arthritis is my second disability (I have CP) and the orginal fusion messed up the CP. I feel life has been a lot tougher since 2008.
Has anyone had multipule fusions on the same part of their body, and/or has anyone else also got CP and arthritis? I would love to hear from you.

stickywicket

Hi debbief. I’ve never actually had bones fused but several of mine, including ankles have fused themselves over the years. There’s nowhere near as much pain in them now but the process was tough going. I hope you can find someone on the forum better able to help you.

dachshund

Hi Debbie.
i have cerebral palsyand i had a tripple fusion on my foot just below my toes on the 6 june so my foots still in plaster i'm walking with a zimmer frame i have friends who cannot understand why i cannot walk with crutches but i know my balance is no good
at the moment.
cp has not stopped me doing things i ran a riding school for disabled for 30 years.
its only since having arther thats stopped me walking i now have a mobility scoota for shopping and taking the dog for a walk.
before my op i was going to the hydrotherapy pool for 16 years
i have thr and tkr.
i wish you all the best you can pm me any time.
take care. joan xx

frogmorton

Hi Debbie

Just wanted to say hi from me to you.

Not that l can help :oops: but Joan Dachs can

You have a big decision to make...bigger than most of us....if we can support in any way we will.

Love

Toni xx

weejean

Hi Debbie

So sorry I cant help or give you any advice but I just wanted to say I am thinking of you and wish you well with your decision, it must be so difficult. Take care x

weejean

stickywicket wrote:

Hi debbief. I’ve never actually had bones fused but several of mine, including ankles have fused themselves over the years. There’s nowhere near as much pain in them now but the process was tough going. I hope you can find someone on the forum better able to help you.

Hi Sticky

I was at my ankle consultant a few months ago and he has recommended that I have both my ankles fused in 3 or 4 years time. Until then he want to put me in plaster for six weeks at a a time with a four week break in between until I feel ready for the surgery. This will all begin once I have recovered from my bi-lateral THR. I see your ankles fused by themselves, can you explain to me how this works as my consultant did mention that mine might fuse themselves but I didnt ask how that happens etc. Thanks x

debbief

Thanks for all the support and well wishes Going back to see my consultant in a couple of weeks, so I let u know how I get on, but not keen on 2nd fusion at all.