Hi, Laura;
I am pretty well in the same situation as you, I had a complex fracture
when I was 24, held together with 5 titanium screws...I had them removed gradually, and it was fine for years...but as I entered my 50's, the sharp, stabbing pain became excruciating!!! This past year I could hardly walk my dog, let alone do my job...I was popping Tylenol 3s' just to function...it was also bone on bone..so, about 12 weeks ago I had my ankle fusion. I really considered ankle replacement, but my doctor suggested fusion, and he promised me a good range of motion. I am still in the boot now, and walking with crutches because in the boot I can point my foot forward...soon I have to forego the boot, but I am now really worried if I chose the right surgery. I don't want to walk with a limp, and I hope it'll be OK after intensive physio, which I haven't started yet....there are alot of positive vids on Youtube on fusion post-op, so hope for the best..if not, I may have to go for ankle replacement in the future.
But, the best part is pain-free!! That pain ruled my whole life, now
it's gone..!! MBT rocker shoes I guess are the best, but can't get them here in Canada anymore, so I found HOKA Bondi athletic
shoes as the most similar, suggested by an orthotics guy..I will
check them out tomorrow, somewhat pricey...good luck..!!
William
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Hi, Laura;
March 11, 2015 - 2:25amI am pretty well in the same situation as you, I had a complex fracture
when I was 24, held together with 5 titanium screws...I had them removed gradually, and it was fine for years...but as I entered my 50's, the sharp, stabbing pain became excruciating!!! This past year I could hardly walk my dog, let alone do my job...I was popping Tylenol 3s' just to function...it was also bone on bone..so, about 12 weeks ago I had my ankle fusion. I really considered ankle replacement, but my doctor suggested fusion, and he promised me a good range of motion. I am still in the boot now, and walking with crutches because in the boot I can point my foot forward...soon I have to forego the boot, but I am now really worried if I chose the right surgery. I don't want to walk with a limp, and I hope it'll be OK after intensive physio, which I haven't started yet....there are alot of positive vids on Youtube on fusion post-op, so hope for the best..if not, I may have to go for ankle replacement in the future.
But, the best part is pain-free!! That pain ruled my whole life, now
it's gone..!! MBT rocker shoes I guess are the best, but can't get them here in Canada anymore, so I found HOKA Bondi athletic
shoes as the most similar, suggested by an orthotics guy..I will
check them out tomorrow, somewhat pricey...good luck..!!
William
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