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How's your ankle now

Hi buddy just wanted to know don’t you have any problems climbing up and down stairs.

@@MarkGlover-re5we Not at all, but going down stairs is a little akward on your heel. But no pain at all. Do you have problems in the stairs ?

@@patrikkagstrom2393 i’m finally starting to put weight on my foot. I was just curious if you had any problems going up and down the stairs I’m glad you’re doing better, buddy. My thoughts and prayers are with you but at least I don’t have any more pain at this stage, keep in touch, your Canadian brother

​@@MarkGlover-re5weI see you here my friend. How are you doing now? Hope you are recovering well

@@Cgeophrey I went to my first day of physiotherapy that was pretty tough. I still have a lot of pain when walking, but I think that’s normal. I really do appreciate your friendship. May God bless your family with long life and good health.

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Hey,I had a crash on New Year’s Day this year on my motorbike and snapped my talus in half n ripped it out of my foot… I’m getting it fused sometime in next couple of months depending on how it all go’s with some other ops first.. what did they put in place of your shattered talus????

@@timothywalters2039 When I broke my right ankle, I broke the talus into several pieces and dislocated most of it. The first surgery was to screw the talus back together and see how well it healed. About 1/3 of the talus stayed in place with good blood supply. The other 2/3 of the talus lost its blood supply and died. Then the bone got weak and collapsed. Then I had the second surgery about 7 years later to fuse the ankle. The 2/3 of the talus that died was removed and replaced with bone from the lower end of the fibula. They removed several inches off of the fibula and used it to fill up the void. Then a plate was put on the side of the ankle where they removed the bone from the fibula. The fibula makes good replacement bone since it isn't really needed after an ankle fusion. I had a double arthrodesis. The 1/3 of the talus that lived goes to the forefoot joint and it didn't need to be fused. The 2/3 that needed fused went to the heal and to the tibia. I have a little flexibility in my forefoot joint which makes it better for walking. If they fuse your ankle soon before the talus dies, they can remove the cartilage and use the talus bone in the fusion. They will still need some filler bone but not as much as with me since my talus as too far gone to use. Are you getting a triple arthrodesis or a double arthrodesis?

@@halfstep67 hi mate I really appreciate your reply,the doctor still hasn’t completely decided what option he will be doing just yet though.I will let you know once he does

@@timothywalters2039 Ankle fusion is a one-time surgery. There is no going back. Make sure you have a good surgeon that is experienced doing reconstructive ankle fusions. These types of surgeries can take a while to heal, and you will be off of your foot for a while. If all goes well and your ankles heals properly, that is half the battle. The other half of the battle is when you are able to go weight bearing. It takes a while for the ankle to condition itself. It will be painful for a while and take some fortitude and perseverance to get thru the healing process. Again, make sure you have an experienced surgeon who can rebuild your ankle successfully. Let me know what route your surgeon decides to take.

How are you doing? I was in a bad car accident as well, have had SEVERAL surgeries, walking with a limp, and due to have fusion this Wednesday. So scared.

@@toosexysweet I am so much better and so glad I went ahead with the fusion. I still have some pain and swelling when I am up for too long! Most days though I am moving so much better. People who have known me through all of this keep commenting on how much I've improved this year and people who I just meet are surprised I was ever in an accident.

@@nikkynicole3909 Thku so much❣️

To be honest, I should probably have had it done before I did. I limped around in pain for several years with a significantly reduced quality of life, but getting on with having the operation seems to have been a good move at the moment. I know there may be future implications, but if you are ultimately facing an ankle fusion, my feeling is that it is good to have it done before it was got to a point where you are loosing fitness and strength, both of which will aid your recovery. I am one who knows how it feels to be where you are, it will get better!!

@@fusedankle1371 thats good to hear. Its what I have been doing.

kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pclkhLZ40L22pqc.html I also had 5 surgeries on my ankle to try save it, fusion was the last resort. 4 years down the line I am keeping fit and healthy. This video is advice for footwear. These have reduced my pain dramatically and improved my quality of life. Good luck!

How do you fell now I’m three months post op ankle fusion surgery I’m so frustrated about not walking I’m ready to get back to work GOD help me

I hope to get an update up soon!

@@fusedankle1371 Great, hope you're doing well.

Hi again, my biking is now being effected by my ankle. If you are still biking, what distance have you managed to achieve post-op?

Good to hear you are on the upward slope following your op. I think you will see things improving much quicker once in a boot. You will have some bad days, but they will get less and less as you recover! Good luck.

Advice: after awhile don’t be afraid to take off the boot. The boot felt like a security blanket for me, but once i took it off, after 4 months, i cried.

No problem!!

Kieran. I have been out enjoying my motorcycle, and seemed to manage no problems at all. I hope your recovering well also, that is a good distance your walking each day!!

My advice, is to find a good pair of shoes

Hi. My knees have been OK before the fusion, but it is easy to see you need to walk properly after the operation or it is easy to extend the knee when walk (especially up hill). I will put some more information on my next video.

I broke it when I was 13 and it has just got progressively worse over the years to the point where the two years before the operation were pretty miserable. I think it is luck of the draw regards recovery, but I am relatively fit and not too heavy, so it gives it the best chance.

@@fusedankle1371 Wich part of the ankle did you have fused? Was it the tibia/talus joint? I broke my ankle in September 2018 in a nasty paragliding incident. 5 unsuccessful operations later I was told that a tibia/talus fusion was the only way forward. I had the operations 10 days ago and bed ridden here with my foot in plaster I am really hoping my recovery will be mirroring yours. I hope you will be keeping us posted on how you are progressing.

@@dickdanielson9484 Yes, mine is also a tibia/talus. I am in the process of getting another update video, but I think its going well in general. I hope you are also heading in the right direction with your recovery now!

@@fusedankle1371 8 months post op and recovery is slow but steady. Definitely a small improvement on a day by day basis. Right type of shoes is paramount. Only real discomfort is from the L-bracket used to secure the tibia/talus joint when fusing the ankle. Will talk to my surgeon to see if I can have it removed in the spring.

Hi. I have heard different recovery speeds and experiences from different people having an ankle fusion, so it will be somewhat case by case. But, in my situation, I think I could have completed some light exercise after 4weeks, but it will be critical to confirm with the surgeon and see how you feel. I think light flexibility exercises would probably be more helpful to easy the bodies adaption into the the new way you will move and hold yourself once the ankle has healed into its new position.

Cheers, I’m going to have my ankle fused in 3 months, I do hope I recover In a similar time. Your blogs are brilliant and like you said there isn’t much material to look at describing the time after the operation. Thank you 🙏🏼

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No

If you remove the tibia/talus cartilage and maybe some of the surface bone at the contact areas to make the joint knit, then there has to be some shortening of the knee to ground distance. I am not sure of the typical change in length, but I have not found any issue whatsoever. Before the operation my foot was getting pretty flat, and the surgeon corrected this in the fusion, so I probably didn't experience any significant length change following the fusion.

My surgeon used cadaver bone to replace the lost length and said I should not have any issue with length difference once I am fully healed.

Yes, walking without shoes is more challenging that with shoes, I think just a small heel lift helps me walking. Walking with normal shoes is no problem.

kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pclkhLZ40L22pqc.html Advice for footwear. These have reduced my pain dramatically and improved my quality of life. Good luck!

kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pclkhLZ40L22pqc.html Advice for footwear. These have reduced my pain dramatically and improved my quality of life. Good luck!

kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pclkhLZ40L22pqc.html Advice for footwear. These have reduced my pain dramatically and improved my quality of life. Good luck!

Thanks, very good information. I have limited dorsiflexion in both feet due to peripheral neuropathy, so the advice on rocker bottom shoes is good to have. Still walking with a cane but no pain. Looking forward to more videos.

Hi, Lauren. I had a tibia/talus fusion. I am sorry to hear you have a nonunion, I suppose you can only go with the expert advise in this difficult situation. I know how you feel regards age, I am quite a bit older than you but still tried to put up with the worn ankle for as long as possible to put off having the operation.

I’m 14 and going through the same thing

I had the “Phoenix Nail” installed back in August 2020.

kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pclkhLZ40L22pqc.html Advice for footwear. These have reduced my pain dramatically and improved my quality of life. Good luck!

Hey mate I’m a mad keen triathlete too. I’m having a Subtalar joint fusion and are more worried about doing triathlon again I’ve heard a subtalar fusion isn’t as bad as a tibia/talus fusion and my surgeon believes I should be able to at least jog again. Your videos are a good insight into the whole process

My ankle is now pretty good and I have not reached a stage where I have been standing etc for too long and caused any pain. I think one of the key things is to ensure your footwear works with your fused ankle. I wear trainers quite alot, and also walking books and work boots (steel toe cap), none of which have caused me any problems.

I just had my right ankle fused back in August 2020. Hit me up.

Hi keiran. 6 months is still quite a short times regards a fusion recovery, so try not to worry too much. I have found the choice of footwear and having to make a conscience effort to walk correctly has helped me. With shoes with a firm supportive sole, I can now stride out on flat going and have had a few comments from friends that I am no longer walking with a limp. Walking barefoot can still be a problem with some pain, but nothing like before the op.

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Its getting good thank you very much. I have been very busy doing lots of different things and its been very well. I hope you make some more videos soon.

I am not sure if football at any level will be possible, but I could never play anyway. I think after a full recovery some sporting activity will be possible, it will just be a case of finding what suits you.

@@fusedankle1371 can I play sports such as running and football if I have ankle arthritis ??

No football after ankle fusion. Cycling and swimming is ok. Also weight training. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pclkhLZ40L22pqc.html Advice for footwear. These have reduced my pain dramatically and improved my quality of life. Good luck!