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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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I broke my ankle very badly a few years back, and recently I've been having a lot of pain and can't walk. The likely route will be I need my ankle fused.
Has any one had this done? Or could shed any light, on what it's like? |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I broke my ankle very badly a few years back, and recently I've been having a lot of pain and can't walk. The likely route will be I need my ankle fused.
Has any one had this done? Or could shed any light, on what it's like? "
i've had one ..tried sending you a message to tell you about it but i can't as i'm outside your age range ...PM me if you want any info |
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over a year ago
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Have they tried / offered injections directly into the ankle to see if that helps with the pain?
From what I heard of ankle fusions its about 50/50 if it stops the pain (or it was when I knew a guy thinking of having it done)
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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I've not seen a consultant yet, but when I broke it my consultant at the time said I'm likely to need it fusing.
An ankle replacement isn't an option for me, |
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It really depends what the whole situation in your ankle is... ie extent of the damage to your bones/tendons etc... cortisone injection may help with the pain. With fusion of any joint there is loss of flexibility and motion... So I would ask about the muscle loss (calf etc) but also about shoes as some people sometimes need an insert inside their shoes to make walking easier...
French here so I hope it all makes sense  |
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