Ankle fusions
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Hi all I have had a double ankle fusion and a mid foot fusion my left ankle still swells up and I'm still in pain 17weeks in, my right ankle took over 12 months to settle down but I am now pain free in the right but not in the left.just a waiting game I guess
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jannie26408 ian61061
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abigail56273 jannie26408
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Please if you don't mind me asking, may I know why you haven't started weight bearing?
abigail56273
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jannie26408 abigail56273
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i don't mind you asking, I broke and dislocated my ankle and the 2 breaks are healed nicely. The acute dislocation has left my foot basically locked in one position and unable to move hardly at all hence I cannot even put my foot flat - it Was about a week ago she managed to get my toes to move. I'm doing all the exercises, leg strengthening, boot off with foot moving at all times as it can. It's like my foot is frozen, I'm also in a
Lot of pain. Believe me nobody wants to be walking more than me and we are working towards that.....I don't know if it's unique but after seeing my foot dangling the tendons got stretched pretty bad.....it takes time and m frustrated but realize this will not help my cause. So that's it in a nutshell, thoughts??? Take good care..
abigail56273 jannie26408
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MsCamboot jannie26408
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Not sure if I've spoken to you before or not. I'm now five and a half MONTHS post surgery. I shattered the lot with a dislocation too. Can I ask how old you are ? I'm sixty in May. Always been fit and active. I have plates and screw going up my fibula, plates and screws going up my tibia and 2 screws on a bone piece that got knocked off on my inner ankle. Also completely dislocated. I would like to show you my X-ray but I've tried to upload my X-ray before without success. You can see it was a mess. I'm still not at work as I couldn't possibly stand on my feet for over a short time. My job is very physical and running around on my feet. It would be impossible due to the extent of my injuries. I'm very slowly getting about wearing shoes and if I'm out walking usually I end up using my fold up walking stick. I'm still in pain most of the time. I feel as if the 2 screws are digging In at times.I have physio and my foot and ankle swell up twice the size of the normal ankle. I'm still not allowed to drive. I can't squat down. My foot is at times feeling numb and I get terrible pain even in my foot but physiotherapist says that because it's connected. I've come a long way and it's a long recovery for me. I have found comfort in this forum with other people who understand as no one out there does, they only think they do. You will get there with TIME. We all will. Keep us all posted with your journey. One step at a time so to speak. ( smile)
jannie26408 MsCamboot
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i so remember you and I think your the only one I've seen that also dislocated too. What a journey, whirl wind of emotions, consumed with the pain, frustration and small victories that no one else could understand. At 10 weeks I'm not liking physio who is pushing me too much and my foot is letting me know it. I'm discouraged today but just taking a day off from everything and back at it tomorrow. I've started water therapy 3 times a week and had a massage today. I'm independent in my wheel chair and I so relate to the digging n the foot, God it hurts - I'm happy your making strides and looking at you and others helps so much. Thank God for this forum it's real and encouraging from all us ankle biters as I call them. One day at a time! Take good care and keep us posted!! 👣💃
Paulusdw ian61061
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I am in minor pain still but is manageable.
I agree that it is very much a waiting game.
I have done my exercises on a daily basis, massage, ice, elevate, but still my ankle is swollen. Apparently this is normal.
Hoping for a speedy recovery for you and all other ankle sufferers
jannie26408 Paulusdw
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Paulusdw jannie26408
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Ive been driving just over a month now and as part of my job working in car rental on my feet most of my 10 hour day! I had three hours off work yesterday for physio and dentist appointments. I decided to take my crutches back to hospital. My perching chair to the local council, and went to the local dump, so had a proactive day and felt better for it. My wheelchair is going on EBay this weekend, just want to put this journey well behind me asap. I hope you are doing well, I know it's slow progress for a lot of us, but we can stay positive and support each other using this great forum.
Take care Jannie
jannie26408 Paulusdw
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linda66990 Paulusdw
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It's great to hear you've been able to do some normal things. Funny to hear about your crutches and wc, I couldn't wait to move them out of my living room. I'm going to Craigslist them asap. How much range of motion do you have now?
Best wishes, Linda
Paulusdw jannie26408
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Paulusdw linda66990
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Have a good weekend
linda66990 ian61061
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You had ankle fusions on both ankles? Sorry, to sound lame, but I want to understand your issue. Why did you having a fusion? I'm 16 weeks post ORIF fibula with hardware. I'm still have pain and swelling. I'm guessing it's par for the course.
If it's both ankles I feel double respect for the difficulty it must have been for you. Best wishes. Linda