ankle joint

bighair
bighair Member Posts: 14
edited 10. Feb 2012, 15:46 in Living with Arthritis archive
Has anyone any knowledge / experience of an ankle joint replacement or fusion?

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  • prefabkid47
    prefabkid47 Member Posts: 1,316
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi bighair

    There a few a few of us on the forum who have had either ankle fusion or replacement.

    I had ankle replacement surgery June last year after suffering a very painful ankle due to RA and OA.The stay in hospital was brief,in one day and home the following evening.Was in plaster for about 8 weeks and in a brace for a further 2 weeks.After this was able to fully weight bear,though for some months did use a stick when walking any distance more for stability than for support.
    The operation has improved my mobility dramatically.

    I have made a number of postings on the forum regarding my experiences.

    Are you facing the prospect of surgery?Please feel free to ask any questions.

    Regards
    Ron
    ''Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy''. Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790)
  • cloud9
    cloud9 Member Posts: 385
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I had a triple fusion back in Oct 2010 and due to have other one done in April
    Sue (Cloud9)

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