Post Traumatic Arthritis in ankle

allieg66
allieg66 Member Posts: 2
edited 6. Feb 2012, 16:01 in Living with Arthritis archive
I am 17 and have post traumatic arthritis in my left ankle. i have had 5 operations so far and i am waiting for another two. The latest is called an ankle distraction and i was wondering if anyone has had this done before and if it helps or not. My only other option is a fusion but i don't particularly want that done.

Any help would be appreciated. Thank You :D

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  • skezier
    skezier Member Posts: 11,333
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Allieg,

    Welcome to the forums and glad you have found it, though not cus of the arthritis.

    There are folks here who have had surgery on the ankles and hopefully they will be along soon to reassure you.

    There are some who have had fusions as well so they can also let you know about those but I think they found it better after the fusing.

    I hope which ever you go for it will really help you and its just not fair to have it so young... mine was also in my teens and all I do know is it does get easier and any surgery, for me, has been helpful. Nice to meet you and hope you will let us know how you getting on/ Cris x
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi allieg66
    And a warm welcome from me.
    Sorry I wont be much help, but like Cris says there are quite a few on here that have had surgery on there ankles, so hopefully they will see this and give you some advice.
    I do wish you well with whatever you decide, take care and please let us know how you get on.
    Love
    Barbara

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