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Total Ankle Replacement

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Hello all, I would like any input from those of you who, have had a total ankle replacement. My STAR is coming up on Sept. 16th. Any info on your journey & recovery would be greatly appreciated please, please, please! Thank

Nervous pre-op lady in waiting

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  • carrie222
    carrie222 Weezer

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    Hi, I had my TAR 5 weeks ago, and been in my snazzy boot for 3 weeks. It all went according to plan, the staff have been great, but it's the small things that you worry about. Like how much is too much? What pain should you be feeling etc etc smile I'm no stranger to operations, I'm more metal than I am women at this point, but I still worry a bit. I've recently been getting shooting pains on the outside of my ankle, like electric shocks, they come and go, and are not pleasant. Anyone had this before? Hope everyone is well on the road to recovery!

    • allan49487
      allan49487 carrie222

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      Hi Carrie,

      On Wednesday, I will be 13 weeks post op.  I had the TAR, calcaneal osteotomy, and soft tissue (tendons etc) repair.  I had lots of electric shocks.  Probably need some on my brain too.  But, I was assured it was normal and most likely nerve type pain.  I am still experiencing many unpleasant feelings on my skin.  I have 4 different incisions as well as tons of scar tissue from previous surgeries related to the ankle.

      Hang in there, it might take a long time to heal up.  I still feel a lot of very uncomfortable sensations in my foot and ankle; from skin, to nerves and soft tissue.  One thing that doesn't hurt and that is no arthritic pain!!  Yay!

      I have not heard much from anyone lately and wish the same as you.  Recovery.

    • gigi06729
      gigi06729 carrie222

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      Hi Carrie,

      I just received a total ankle replacement on 11/22/17. It is now nine weeks later and my toes are still numb and I get those fierce electrical pains in my toes as well. I can't put my foot down without swelling and extreme discomfort. Another thing that is driving me crazy, is that I feel the implant in the ankle part. I'm still not walking and am  scared. Has anyone else experienced these problems?

    • tim32886
      tim32886 gigi06729

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      Hi Gigi my name is Tim I have had two ankle replacements on same foot Kate's one was in oct and my toes r still numb. Strange but doctor tells me that's normal but he never told me that to begin with 

    • gigi06729
      gigi06729 tim32886

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      Hi Tim,

      My doctor told me nothing about the swelling or the tingling in my toes either. 

      My stitches were removed on week eight, and he said no pt until he's positive the incision will not break open. 

      I'm assuming that they don't tell you the full scope of post op, because too many people would opt out. I know I would have if he told me the whole truth. 

    • enewt2
      enewt2 tim32886

      Posted

      Pre-op my doctor explained that there’s a ligament or tendon that runs up from the big toe that’s must be moved to access the ankle. He said it will likely be numb for longer and potentially may never recover feeling. 
    • enewt2
      enewt2 gigi06729

      Posted

      Gigi why are you not walking this long post op? Is it incision healing issues or something with the actual joint/hardware etc?
    • gigi06729
      gigi06729 enewt2

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      Hi Enewt2!

      My not walking was an incesion healing issue. I started PT yesterday and it was nothing short of brutal. The PT said I will be walking in my boot in two weeks with one crutch, and then in a shoe with a cane in one month.  I go back to PT on Wednesday and Friday. Three times a week for six weeks, and I'm positive it will be extended. 

    • enewt2
      enewt2 gigi06729

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      Thanks gigi you scared me for a minute  there. I would got crazy not being fully mobile for that long. I’m only on day 13 and I’m like when is that appt. Good luck with the rest of your PT. 
  • enewt2
    enewt2 Weezer

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    H I’m 12 days post tar. I’m found this board because I was researching if the late night pain and sensations I’m having are normal. I’m not taking any pain meds throughout the day but can’t sleep or get it comfortable at night. so I’ve been taking pain meds at night just to get to sleep. 

    Otherwise no real issues. I go back for follow-up on 2/22 (hope that’s good luck) and hope to get the go ahead on boot. 

    Health & Healing to you all

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