Re: June--ankle replacement vs fusion

[Guest guest]

Hi June,

Thanks for the compliment.. By the looks of the very little interest from the

group regarding the Prosorba Column, I guess I will reman a pioneer in this

treatment. I must say it surprises me as it is the only treatment that removes

the RA antibodies which attack us and does not require taking ANY medication! I

imagine it is not well known yet I guess

Have you ever had surgery on your ankle yet, ie :fusion? I ask as I had a

subtalar arthrodesis of the left ankle 1996, but unfortunately the fusion put

stress on the surrounding bones which then caused the need of a second fusion

mid foot (triple arthrodesis)BUTTTTT now my toes have dislocated from the stress

of the second fusion...so if it were me, I would definitely look into the ankle

replacement instead of the fusion. In fact my right foot has sprung a posterior

tibial tendon (just like the left foot did!)and I am looking into joint

replacement for this one....Fusions are tough !

So what is the status of the spine surgery? and what is with the high cost to

park for medical care?no valet parking or handicapped parking next to an

entrance? That is terrible...

Joanne

[Guest guest]

I don't think there is little interest in the Prosorba.. I am very interested,

and have digested everything you wrote and plan on talking to my dr about it at

my next visit. I am wondering, how come you felt bad the couple of days after?

I used to give plasma when I was in the Army cause I was poor and it never made

me feel yucky...

Semalee

Re: [ ] June--ankle replacement vs fusion

Hi June,

Thanks for the compliment.. By the looks of the very little interest from the

group regarding the Prosorba Column, I guess I will reman a pioneer in this

treatment. I must say it surprises me as it is the only treatment that removes

the RA antibodies which attack us and does not require taking ANY medication! I

imagine it is not well known yet I guess

Have you ever had surgery on your ankle yet, ie :fusion? I ask as I had a

subtalar arthrodesis of the left ankle 1996, but unfortunately the fusion put

stress on the surrounding bones which then caused the need of a second fusion

mid foot (triple arthrodesis)BUTTTTT now my toes have dislocated from the stress

of the second fusion...so if it were me, I would definitely look into the ankle

replacement instead of the fusion. In fact my right foot has sprung a posterior

tibial tendon (just like the left foot did!)and I am looking into joint

replacement for this one....Fusions are tough !

So what is the status of the spine surgery? and what is with the high cost to

park for medical care?no valet parking or handicapped parking next to an

entrance? That is terrible...

Joanne