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Joint fusion surgery

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leanne44561
leanne44561

What are your thoughts about joint fusion surgery? How successful has your procedure?

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  • Readybluedragon
    Readybluedragon leanne44561

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    I have had two rounds of joint fusion surgery (same foot but different areas 18 months apart)) due to old breaks and osteoarthritis. Couldn't be happier with results. Listen to surgeon's instructions and you need to be patient as this type of surgery, results can take up to 18 months. The worst part is non weightbearing for 6-8 weeks. I highly recommend it and having a great surgeon and foot physiotherapist (Melbourne, Australia) helps. The long term benefits and results outweigh the discomfort following surgery. Patience is a virtue. A knee scooter is a must for the long non weight bearing period.

  • senior_cit
    senior_cit leanne44561

    Posted

    i have had  foot   fusion which has been unsucessful i did all the right things even seekin second opionion  beforehand still in pain after nearly 2 years  treat surgerty with care senbior citizen====
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