Guest guest Posted January 26, 2002 Report Share Posted January 26, 2002 > 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...
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