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Hello from me
New member just saying hi 👋 Good to have found this forum, I hope it will be useful. Will be asking for advice/experiences.
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Ankle replacement
Hello, I have severe OR in my ankle. My GP has mentioned ankle replacement surgery. Does anyone have any experience of this? I understand that the degree of success depends very much on the experience of the surgeon. Does anyone have any recommendations. I'm based in the midlands. Many thanks
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Hello & trying to work out whether an ankle replacement is for me
Hello, I've just joined the forum. I broke my ankle 5 years ago and now have arthritis in the joint & very little cartilage left. I struggle to walk for than 3 miles & find cycling is the better option, as I want to keep as fit as possible. I usually take paracetemol before doing any exercise.. I'm in my early 70s and my…
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Total ankle replacement at younger age
Greetings. Does anyone have experience with total ankle replacement (TAR) for end-stage post-traumatic arthritis (PTOA) at a younger age? My doctor is recommending waiting until age 50 (I'm almost 46) due to the likely need for revision surgeries as the parts wear out over time. However, I am considering doing the surgery…
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Should I be Suffering In Silence?
Ive been having pain in my right ankle for the past 8+ years. I had an ankle operation in 2017 & reattachment of my ligament. Surgeon identified early arthritis and some bone damage/degradation. Ever since I've been self medicating to take away the pain and mostly limiting the impact on my ankle. Working from home helps as…
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Facing ankle fusion as an active sporty person?
hi all, I’m new here! 42yr old mum of young children (5&7) and have inherited osteoarthritis from my creaky mum! Unfortunately post traumatic injury, the arthritis in my ankle has reached ‘end stage’ and the surgeon has recommended a fusion. As an active person who has lived with and sucked up chronic pain for years and…
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Can you help - shoes?
Hi there, new to the community and wondered if anyone can give their advice please? I was diagnosed with ankle arthritis 6 years ago and it is now at an advanced stage. Sadly, I can’t have a new joint or arthrodèses as over 30 years ago, I had my left knee fused following a skiing accident. I wear a brace on my ankle to…
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Bilateral Ankle Arthrodesis
Has anyone had both their ankles fused? We would love to hear any tips and advice. My husband has had one ankle fused, and the other is deteriorating rapidly. ( the downside of playing semi pro football for 16 years). Might an ankle replacement be a better option for ankle number 2?Many thanks
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Hello 👋
Hi, I'm Liam. I am 28 years old and from Scotland. I got diagnosed with Psoriatic Arthritis in January of 2024. My dad had Psoriatic Arthritis too so its very much a hereditary thing. To be perfectly honest, it's made everything a lot more difficult these days. I find it hard to walk, stairs are difficult and it can take a…
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Ankle replacement views
Hello, I hope someone can help. I'm really interested in hearing from anyone who has had an ankle replacement and how they're getting on. I have a left ankle fusion which has been great. My right ankle needs surgery and I've been told I can have either another fusion or a replacement. Amazing since this was not an option…
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Osteoarthritis in both my feet!!
Hi everyone, I was diagnosed at the very young age of 19 with Osteoarthritis in both my ankles and front foot. I have uncontrollable bone spurs that have made my life completely change! I am now waiting for surgery number 6 to have them removed. Unfortunately, after this surgery my consultant has informed me that there is…
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Any suggestions for reducing naturally bony spurs on ankle?
I have some osteoarthritis in my right ankle,with some bony spurs (osteophytes) on the top/ outside of the ankle, which give me some discomfort. I've been following the exercises for Toe Feet and Ankles on the Versus Arthritis website, Can anyone suggest specific exercises to reduce naturally bony spurs? I want to avoid…
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Osteoarthritis of ankle - how to manage aching at night in the early hours?!
Hi! I'm a new member! I'm Mike, an active 69 year old living south of Watford UK.I used to do a lot of long distance running , up to about 10 years ago; I had to stop running as I'd worn away my left ankle cartilage, and had bone-on-bone arthritis. I had a successful Left Total Ankle Replacement at the Royal National…
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Pain relief
Hello I'm currently using naproxen to help me cope with the pain and swelling I get in my right ankle can anyone recommend a different pain relief drug that works for them please. thanks
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RA in Ankle
Hi I am having real trouble with my right foot and ankle. I was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis earlier this year and I have been taking methotrexate which seems to be working as the rest of my joints are fine now but the only joint that is playing up is the ankle. Has any of the community have similar problems or…