Ron's got a new ankle (3 years on! Yes 3 years)

prefabkid47

Many of you regulars wiil no doubt remember this thread and my postings on my op (and to allay the fears of those facing the same).............

Been back to the hospital today for x rays and assessment 3 years on.The replacement joint is perfectly ok with no problems.
Lots of discussion on the expected life of the joint has raised numerous conflicting estimates.I asked the doctor and was told that if the joint is not abused then should last 'as long as you!'.This agrees with the answer given to me by the surgeon.

Regards Ron

lindalegs

Hi Ron,

I remember you and your ankle. That's really good news and will reassure others thinking of going down the same route.

Now it does beg the questions that if your ankle will last as long as you, how old are you and how fit are you ....the answers will give us a better idea of its/your longevity or is 'as long as a piece of string' the answer?

Luv,

stickywicket

Ron, that's brilliant news and so encouraging for others who are thinking of ankle replacements. Well done you! You must be looking after it very well.

barbara12

Ron its lovely to have you back ...that is brilliant news, you must be so pleased that you went ahead with the op,.not sure how old you are but like legs says...it would give us a better idea of the shelf life of your ankle....hope you have many happy years together

prefabkid47

Hi all
many thanks for your replies.As to my age the clue is in my username.... :roll:
I was born in 1947.Apart from the RA,health is generally ok,bp etc ok,only other problem is sciatica result of a bulging disc........... :x
Also hope my ankle and I have many years together!!!!!!!!!

barbara12

Ron I thought you might be 47...anyhow , I am glad to say you are 3 years older than me ..so here hoping you will get 33 years...

Smig100

Glad to hear your ankle is good hope mine is the same.