Guest guest Posted January 12, 2004 Report Share Posted January 12, 2004 Hi everyone, I haven't been able to post for awhile because my e-mail was messed up, but I have been continually reading all of the post. It amazes me how much we can learn by sharing our experiences. Right now I could really use some advice if anyone is inclined to share theirs. I had an ankle fusion 15 months ago, and it failed. I had a fall that tore up all the ligaments and tendons and the fusion was the only hope the doctors could offer. After 6 months, it was time to face the fact that it had only healed 25% and other action needed to be taken. The dr wanted to go in, clean up the mess and try again. I opted to just get braces and try to deal with it as it was. At first that seemed to be working out ok. But in the last six months I have started leaning to the outside of the fused ankle which is causing my braces to create pressure sores. I went to a wound center in Little Rock today and that doctor doesn't hold out much hope that he can help me. At one point in the discussion he went as far as to suggest that I may end up having the leg amputated. Needless to say, I have been a basket case all afternoon. So, my questions to you are 1. Has anyone out there had a successful ankle fusion preformed in the Arkansas/Missouri area? and 2. would you be willing to share this information.? I think I am willing to try it again, just not with the drs. who did the first one. Thank you so much to anyone who can help me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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