Guest guest Posted January 26, 2002 Report Share Posted January 26, 2002 Hi , Owen here, I had my triple done in 1974. The only problem I had from the triple was the staple they used was rejected by my body, and had to be removed. The purpose of a triple is to stop your / our ankle from rolling over. I have not had any major other problems because of the triple. As far as I know it still seems to be solidly fused. I'm not sure if I answered your question. But feel free to ask more specific questions if you like. I share well. Happy Trails, Owen wrote: > > New member asks: > > Has anyone else on the list had a triple arthrodesis? I had this procedure > > 17 years ago so, while I have very little muscle left in my feet and ankles, > > I physically can't role out because the bones are fused. > > >From what I've read they don't seem to do the > > triple fusion as much with CMT - I was 13 when I had it done. I'm curious > > about long term results after this procedure. > > > Hello , > > Thanks for sharing your information regarding the bone graft and your experience with triple arthrodesis. I would like to ask any members who have had triple arthrodesis to respond to 's post. My surgery was soft tissue...no fusion, so I cannot be of assistance. Members????? > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: " Elena Morda " <elenamorda@...> > < > > Sent: Friday, January 25, 2002 12:24 PM > Subject: Re: [] Welcome > > > Hi ! > > > > The bone graft was not as bad as I expected - although I developed Sciatica > > while recovering and that about drove me through the roof! > > > > I had a great surgeon - he covered the hole in my hip (where he removed the > > bone) with donor bone - apparently the pain many people experience after > > this kind of surgery is the muscle getting trapped in the hole during > > recovery. My dr didn't fill the hole he just covered it and it helped. I > > know what you mean about weather changes. I am now a weather barometer in > > that hip and my feet - when the pressure changes I definitely feel achey. > > > > Has anyone else on the list had a triple arthrodesis? I had this procedure > > 17 years ago so, while I have very little muscle left in my feet and ankles, > > I physically can't role out because the bones are fused. I still have enough > > ability to lift my toes that I don't trip very often though I do have to pay > > attention around rugs and any small rises on the floor. I've been having > > terrible pain in my left ankle from my heels rolling in. I'm trying to lost > > weight and I wear orthodics but it's really starting to get to me. Has > > anyone else experienced this? From what I've read they don't seem to do the > > triple fusion as much with CMT - I was 13 when I had it done. I'm curious > > about long term results after this procedure. > > > > I'm enjoying reading the posts - and I just ordered the book - I'm very > > excited about that. Thanks everyone for sharing! > > > > leslie > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 27, 2002 Report Share Posted January 27, 2002 In a message dated 1/25/02 11:27:16 PM Eastern Standard Time, lisarich.com@... writes: > > I physically can't role out because the bones are fused. > I am not sure what roll out refers to? Do you mean like turning you ankle > that could cause a sprain? E Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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