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Ankle and subtalar fusion

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kathy18445
kathy18445

Anybody have an ankle and subtalar fusion lately?    I’m going in for surgery next week and I’m nervous about the pain and how I’ll get around.

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  • Guest
    Guest kathy18445

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    I had similar to this along with Achilles tendon lengthened. They also made me an arch. I had 8 weeks in a cast with 4 weeks in a boot. I am 2 weeks into my boot, my Dr. Does physical therapy after coming out of the boot. I think from reading other peoples post it would be nice to do it while in the boot.

    I had a block the day of surgery. My foot woke up kinda angry, do what they say and stay in top of the pain meds. If you do not have to go back to work dont. Elevate and ice will be your friend. Do what they say and take your time. My knee scooter was awesome. I hated the crutches. I wish you all the best. Also i set up my kitchen for easy access to the coffee etc. I got on Amazon and ordered a cast sock, i had a fiberglass cast and it wrecks furniture etc. I loved that thing made sleeping better to.

  • mammalu
    mammalu kathy18445

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    Hi, I had a TT fusion 10years ago, and a subtalar fusion April last year, and revision in January. I was one of the few that didn't fully fuse. It's good you have time to prepare. Have a look on here and other forums about preparing for being non weight bearing. My experience has been Cast for 8 weeks, then boot. NWB for 10 to 12 weeks. In the first few weeks, elevate much as possible. ice behind knee. For me, I found post op pain quite bearable, and soon much less than pain before the surgery. Everyone is different. And arrange for PT once you are able to walk. Good luck.

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