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What is ankle fusion surgery like?

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hollie77682
hollie77682

Hi all! I broke my ankle 4 years ago and had pins and plates fitted for 6 months in a non-weight baring cast before having them removed. Last november after no improvement 3 years on I had an ankle arthoscopy. Unfortunately it didn't do anything and i'm back in the same position! My surgeon has mentioned my next step being ankel fusion surgery!

What does this do and how long were you out for as I start university in 3 weeks and want to be able to do as much of the course as possible without taking a year off!

Thanks 

Hollie

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  • waynescott
    waynescott hollie77682

    Posted

    Hi hollie, has your surgeon not mentioned ankle replacement as an option instead of fusion, that was you still have good range of movement. As we're with fusion there is no movement at all.hope which ever you decide it's a success for you. Regards Wayne.
    • hollie77682
      hollie77682 waynescott

      Posted

      No he hasn't. I'll bring this up next week at my appointment thankyou! I'll have a look into it!
  • MR_ANKLE
    MR_ANKLE hollie77682

    Posted

    Go for an ankle replacement. with that you still have nearly full movement of the ankle.

    Seems they are fobbing you off with a second class option to save time and money.

    You can go back to studying in an AIRCAST boot plus

    crutches in days (patial weight bearing)

    Good luck

    Mr Ankle 

    • hollie77682
      hollie77682 MR_ANKLE

      Posted

      Thankyou! I'm there today so we shall see what Mr Prem says!
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