ankle fusion verus ankle replacement
aliann
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Hi
I had corrective surgery as a child for a club foot. My right ankle was thinner than my left ankle and my right foot shorter and broader than my left foot.
Three years ago I was referred to an orthopaedic surgeon as my right ankle had become swollen and it was painful to walk. X-ray revealed that the cartilage in the ankle joint has worn aware and that in the future I would probably need an ankle fusion or perhaps an ankle replacement. The time to do such a procedure would depend on how long pain killers would allow me to walk about.
I now have to take more pain killers and I have asked my GP for a referral back to the orthopaedic surgeon for a review. Has any one in the forum been in a similar situation as this and had surgery? If so what kind, fusion or ankle replacement? Any advice is very welcome
Aliann
I had corrective surgery as a child for a club foot. My right ankle was thinner than my left ankle and my right foot shorter and broader than my left foot.
Three years ago I was referred to an orthopaedic surgeon as my right ankle had become swollen and it was painful to walk. X-ray revealed that the cartilage in the ankle joint has worn aware and that in the future I would probably need an ankle fusion or perhaps an ankle replacement. The time to do such a procedure would depend on how long pain killers would allow me to walk about.
I now have to take more pain killers and I have asked my GP for a referral back to the orthopaedic surgeon for a review. Has any one in the forum been in a similar situation as this and had surgery? If so what kind, fusion or ankle replacement? Any advice is very welcome
Aliann
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I haven't personally but my brother in law had the fusion (both ankles one at a time) and doesn't not regret it at all.
Recovery isn't super-quick and his ankle is sort of rigid, but he doesn't wear heels and is now pretty much pain free.
Do let is know how you get on
Toni x0
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