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Ankle replacement chronic pain after 5 months

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coljc
coljc

Has anyone experienced chronic pain after TAR. I wasn't expecting this pain when I put foot down let alone try walk with boot and crutches after 4 months.

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  • Magic22
    Magic22 coljc

    Posted

    R U still using a boot? Seems like you should have been out of the boot.

    I'm 4 months post op from a TAR TAA and still can't elevate on that ankle.

    Can you describe your pain? Any unexpected swelling?

    What does your ortho guy say?

    • coljc
      coljc Magic22

      Posted

      I'm 4 months after op and it's too painful to even put foot down .. have it elevated when sitting and can barely put down to walk so have gotten knee scooter coz pain intolerable.. am going back to see what can be done this week and opt for fusion if this is not going to work.. by the looks of it now it isn't .. I'm devastated at thoughts of having to wait and then go through all this again.. thanks for reply.

    • Magic22
      Magic22 coljc

      Posted

      Recovery from fusion should be quicker but there are other compromises.

      What were your indications for a TAR?

      seems like you should be getting better.

      Best of luck whatever you decide.

  • lee1507
    lee1507 coljc

    Posted

    i am 4 months post op now after TAR

    i seem to suffer with slight numbness pins and needles

    i do get pains in my ankle in fits and starts but manageable

    it sounds like you need to go back and get x ray to check all is ok

    my surgeon did say it can take up to 12 months to knit in properly

    good luck

    • coljc
      coljc lee1507

      Posted

      Thanks for your reply great to hear what someone else's outcome is like. I got xray last week but I'm in agony will go back again this week and see what next plan can be done.. it should be better by now and not worse thanks again.

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