has anyone had this problem.

dachshund

Hi all.
i had a tripple fusion in june my foot is going on well.
on sunday i was putting my fushia plant out side when i felt a crack a round my ankle then later on that day my foot just gave way and i fell flat i had a pain where i had the op but it alright now. since then my ankle still gives way and but i dont fall i'm walking with the zimmer frame its happened 6 times to day.
the consultant said be fore i had the op i might have to have a
replacement ankle i go to see her 6 dec.
thank you all
joan xx

stickywicket

Oh dear, Joan. That's not what was wanted, is it? I really can't help, I'm afraid, but after operations I take no chances. If it were me I'd be phoning my GP. I know they're not orthopaedic specialists but I think he'd know enough to decide whether or not this required more immediate attention.

A crack can indicate a ligament snapping but I'd be surprised you could walk on it at all if that's the case.

At the very least I'd ring NHS Direct for advice. You don't want to undo all the good work you've put in with that fusion, do you?

dachshund

Hi Stickyw
how are you in this cold weather.
my foot is doing well and the swelling going slowly.
you take care.
joan xx

cloud9

If I were you, (and I have had a triple fusion) I would call your consultant or the ward where you went after the surgery. I expect they will say that you need x-rays but it sounds like something you don't want to leave too long. Good luck

skezier

Hi Joan,

oh thats not what you want at all.

I agree with the others and maybe be you should get in touch with either the ward, your gp or consultant cus you need to be seen I think.

hope it will ease up for you and not hurt and give out like this. Leaving tea, hugs and a hope. Cris xx

dreamdaisy

Joan, my lovely, I am sorry to be late with this but I have been out with my mum. I think you need to be telling your GP as soon as you can about this, there is a difference between a fall due to tripping and a fall due to not. I think you are very much in the second category from what you have said, and I strongly urge you to rest, walk only with your zimmer, and ring your doctor as soon as you can. This, my lovely, does not sound at all right to me, I know I am not a doctor but I know a little about falling etc, don't we all? :roll: Please take the bestest and greatest care of yourself over the week-end, I will be thinking of you. DD

stickywicket

That's 4 of us all in agreement, Joan. Do get it checked out one way or another.

I'm doing OK. Thanks for asking.

julie47

5 sticky.....I agree with you all aswell

joan please get checked out.

take care
Love Juliepf x

woodbon

I too, agree. You need to find out whats going on. I hope its not anything too bad, but you do need to have it checked asap. Love and Good Luck xxx

dachshund

Thank you Sue Cris Stickyw DD Julie Sue.
i had to go to have the flu jab so i told the nurse and i have
to make an ap on monday.
thank you i will let you know how i get on,
i hope you all have a good weekend.
take care joan xx

dreamdaisy

Well done on telling the nurse Joan, I hope you can get an appointment on Monday and yes, please let us know. It's a lovely day weather-wise here at the moment and I hope it's the same with you. DD

barbara12

Hello Joan
I have been away on hol, so I have only just seen this, I do hope its something they can deal with quickly for you.
You really have done so well. please let us know how you get on.

speedalong

Hi Joan, glad you have an appointment for Monday. You really do need to get it checked out. Hope you aren't too bruised from falling - falling hurts. Glad you are using the zimmer at the mo, nuisance though it is, you don't want to be falling again.

Speedy

julie47

Just checking up on you joan, to see how your foot is
I am pleased that you mentioned it to the nurse,
I hope you get an appointment tomorrow, Will be in your pocket just in case

Love Juliepf x