Hi am 51 and was diagnosed with arthritis in my knees about 4 years ago, they are painful but don't give me to much bother. Then 2 year ago I found out I had it in my subtalar joint as well, its really painful and I have a very bad limp. I had a cortisone injection in it that was done under local anathetic with xray assistance, it only lasted as a pain relief for 2 1/2 weeks.

I go back to see the consultant in July and as he suggested a fusion operation the first time I think he'll advise it again. I was wondering if any one else has had this done and what the outcome was. I was taking naprozen tablets but after stomach problems stopped taking them and now have paracetamol.
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The meds I take for the auto don't affect the OA, that is 'managed' with pain relief and diclofenac (an anti-inflammatory). I've had surgery but not of your proposed type, if you put that term into the search function on LWA any thread relating to it will be brought up. I wish you well and look forward to seeing your name here and there around the boards. DD
Over the years I've lost the physical ability to do the things I used to love, walking, cycling, dancing, playing tennis and holding hands with my husband. I can do the latter when we're sat on the sofa or summat, but when we're out and about my hands are occupied with crutches or rollator handles - so not romantic.
And a warm welcome form me, I had to stop the antiinflams because of kidney probs so I do feel for you ...glad you have joined us the people on here are so friendly and supportive and that really helps...
Barbara
My father had exactly that surgery 2 years ago. They fused two bones together in his foot (the talus bone and I can't remember the name of the other bone). After recovering from the surgery, he had a lot of physio to keep the rest of the muscles strong. He did his exercises non weight bearing. So he either put his foot up and did them in the air or he did exercises in the pool. After 3 months he was walking without pain although he still had a slight limp. He uses a cane now, but still has no pain. His ankle and foot don't move very much and are very stiff but he is happy with the mobility that he has. Good luck!!