Re: fusions - please be careful

[Guest guest]

Hi Ed:

Congrats on the new job! What type of writing do you do? It's great

that you're getting around so well after your fusion. But, being a

veteran of the fusion war, I feel I need to warn you to please be

careful!

I fell after one of my fusions, due to a crack in my brace

on the other leg which allowed my foot to drop. I unfortunately

cracked the nail that was in the tiblia as a stabilizing device and

ended up having to have it removed. I know, they tell you that the

titanium is so strong that it won't break, but I'm here to tell you

that it will!

Since then, I've had two more fusions on the same ankle. Since there is less to

work with each time due to places where nails and rods have been removed and it

actually leaves " holes " in the bone, there is less likelihood of the fusion

being successful. I had my most recent fusion in June and they are only giving

me a 50% shot at success. If it doesn't work this time, we may be considering a

Symes amputation.

I'm trying to stay positive and not even consider that, but.... anyway, I'm

really glad you are doing well with your fusion, but I'd hate to hear that you

had an accident and ended up in my boat. So, enjoy your new found mobility, but

please be very very careful.

in AR

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

I returned to school to train as a tech writer. I write those annoying

instructions that come with most consumer items.

Sorry to hear about your ankle failing, I have a cousin in a similar situation.

She fell while walking her dog and undid her fusion. The ankle fusion failing is

something that drives me to the brink of paranoia. I've taken to wearing only

high cut shoes to support the ankle, they also prevent my ankle from swelling.

It's kind of easy for a guy to get away with wandering around in tactical boots

all the time though. Probably not great formal feminine footwear.

I hope your latest operation is a success. This is such a damn frustrating

condition to live with, in the end all we can do is live with the hand each of

us has been dealt, and get by as best we can. It still sucks though. Please let

me know how you progress.

Ed