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Fractured my ankle at 17 yrs. Now I'm 60. Saw the dr two days ago and it's looking like I'm going to have to choose between Fusion or ankle replacement. Wearing a soft brace and it helps with a lot of the pain I've been experiencing. Since 2015 I've had double knee replacements and surgery for rotator cuff. I'm pretty nervous about this surgery.
Chean houses, pretty active and really need to enjoy and keep up with my two granddaughters. Please give me some advice on what I should choose.
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jannie26408 patti27583
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have you gotten a second opinion? I would before I proceed personally it sounds like your a very active person there are options for pain if that is an issue. Unless it's totally damaged from years gone by you would be best to explore all other options first. My feelings on this as I skirted knee surgery that would have been the end as I know it from an over anxious surgeon. I hope your having a good day....
gill08601 patti27583
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gill08601 patti27583
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I didn't consider fusion as this is considered "end of the road " treatment. Eventually other bones in your foot will become arthritic and painful. The TAR can be replaced if and when it wears out but either way the recovery time is much the same.
It's your right to ask for a surgeon who's done many, many TAR's not just any Orthopaedic Surgeon.
If there's anything else I can help you with, just ask.
patti27583 gill08601
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I would like to wait until I can't get along on it any longer but after reading your message it seems like I should not delay to long.
Thanks again Gill
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Tituscanby1 patti27583
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Explore your options.
Good luck. I broke my fibula 8 months ago. Snapped it like a carrot. No healing at all. At 4 months, 6 screws and a plate. Bakers cyst on other leg.
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patti27583 Tituscanby1
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Sorry to hear about you situation. Sounds like you could us a little encouragement. Sure hope things things get better.
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sue56323 patti27583
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god luck
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patti27583 sue56323
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Tituscanby1 sue56323
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patti27583 sue56323
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Please do keep me posted on your progress.
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Tituscanby1 sue56323
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Surely you have to take it easy to allow bone density to grow.
Maybe I'm in a similar position. But gosh I'm sure not thinking down that path. Yikes!
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sue56323 Tituscanby1
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i have been on my foot alot since monday, and have to take it easy. its swollen, and it has wanted to give out on me. he told me that i could walk on it around the house with the cane, but really need to take it easy, and keep it elevated.
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