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I’m having a subtalar fusion and grafting bone

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kathy18445
kathy18445

I am very nervous about this surgery.   What should I expect.8

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  • marian01540
    marian01540 kathy18445

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    Hi Kathy,

    I had ankle fusion last January 2017, I was lucky that I didn't need a bone graft. Well be prepared to be non weight bearing for at least 6 weeks, I hired a wheelchair so that I could get around my house. Then it is a slow process of learning to walk again, weight bearing, wearing a moon boot, physio etc. I still have swelling, and some pain now and then. I must admit I am doing really well, still can walk up stair easily, and other things. But getting better.

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