Guest guest Posted January 28, 2004 Report Share Posted January 28, 2004 This board seems to be dominated by hip and knee patients. You might consider posting your questions about ankle replacement on WebMD where they are sometimes answered by an OS as well as patients. http://boards.webmd.com/topic.asp?topic_id=1131 > Hello again and Happy New Year. It is nearly February and I have not > yet received a response to my December posting. I am hoping that > those of you in the group who have dealt with ankle replacements may > be willing to take a little time to talk to me about it. Also, I > found a great website for the injured and recovering orthopedic > patient: www.brokenbeauties.com > > Here is a copy of my last post: > > I am very pleased to have found this group, I have been searching > for a long time! I am going to have a total ankle replacement at > some point in the next six months and I would really like to spend > some time learning about it from others who have done it. The > doctors tell you very little, if they even know at all, about the > post-op and healing process. I would really like to be able to ask > someone who has done it what it is really like and what to expect. > Please send me an e-mail, or post a response so others can share. > Thank you. > > Kim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 28, 2004 Report Share Posted January 28, 2004 HI KIM, IT LOOKS LIKE YOU WILL BE THE TEACHER FOR ALL OF US. I HAVE TALKED WITH 'ANKLES' IN THE POOL, BUT HAVE SEEN NONE ON HERE. OF COURSE WE ALL WISH YOU THE VERY BEST. HUGS, MARGE ....save me, for I am Your servant and I trust in You. Hello again and Happy New Year. It is nearly February and I have not yet received a response to my December posting. I am hoping that those of you in the group who have dealt with ankle replacements may be willing to take a little time to talk to me about it. Also, I found a great website for the injured and recovering orthopedic patient: www.brokenbeauties.com Here is a copy of my last post: I am very pleased to have found this group, I have been searchingfor a long time! I am going to have a total ankle replacement atsome point in the next six months and I would really like to spendsome time learning about it from others who have done it. Thedoctors tell you very little, if they even know at all, about thepost-op and healing process. I would really like to be able to asksomeone who has done it what it is really like and what to expect.Please send me an e-mail, or post a response so others can share.Thank you.Kim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 2, 2004 Report Share Posted February 2, 2004 Hi Kim, I missed your December post otherwise I would have replied. I have been with this group since day two, I'm no expert, but I have had multiple joint replacements over the past five years including an ankle in '99. So, let me just tell you the rehab process is long, I'd say 3+ months. This is because the first four weeks your in a non-weight bearing cast(so practice walking w/crutches)then that comes off for x-rays to see the healing correctly and recasted, partial weight-bearing. Another four weeks, cast off, x-rays, recasted w/ a removable cast. After this time is when the actual rehab starts, a physical therapist(pt) will be prescribe to you by your Dr. This therapy was done at my home, other questions you might have?..; showering? I bought this over the cast rubber protector, it was a pain to get on(LITERALLY!!,OUCH), but it kept the cast dry. Let me know of specific questions, I'm here if you need me. Peace, ie P.S. I'm totally happy w/my replacement ankle, hardly know I have one. Keep me posted on you progress. Good Luck. > Hello again and Happy New Year. It is nearly February and I have not > yet received a response to my December posting. I am hoping that > those of you in the group who have dealt with ankle replacements may > be willing to take a little time to talk to me about it. Also, I > found a great website for the injured and recovering orthopedic > patient: www.brokenbeauties.com > > Here is a copy of my last post: > > I am very pleased to have found this group, I have been searching > for a long time! I am going to have a total ankle replacement at > some point in the next six months and I would really like to spend > some time learning about it from others who have done it. The > doctors tell you very little, if they even know at all, about the > post-op and healing process. I would really like to be able to ask > someone who has done it what it is really like and what to expect. > Please send me an e-mail, or post a response so others can share. > Thank you. > > Kim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 18, 2004 Report Share Posted March 18, 2004 Hi Madeleine I am 43 years and 11 weeks post-op froma total ankle replacement. So far, I am THRILLED with my decision... the pain I had experienced before surgery was keeping me from walking, stairs, etc. Even tho I am still in a walking cast and in intense rehab.. I am 100% pasinfree in my ankle joint (the tendons etc are still stiff from the surgery and I have a long way to go with regard to flexability, etc.) The downside of the ankle replacement is longevity - they project it might only last 7-10 years. But that is a lifetime when it comes to ortho research and development.. so I chose to go this way and hope that things improve so that when/if I have to have a revision there will be new options. From what I understand.. once you choose a fusion you lose the option of doing a replacement. however, if you choose a replacement and it fails for some reason.. fusion is always another choice. SO... I would recommend going for the best first (which is replacement). there are few surgeons in the country doing these procedures.. I am in chicago and will be happy to shar einfo on my doc, stephen haddad. He is wonderful.. and he sees patients from all over the country who come here for their surgery and initial rehab. good luck w/your decision. maureen in chicago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 22, 2004 Report Share Posted March 22, 2004 Hi, I am 30 years old now and in Nov. 1999 I had a severe head on car accident, which many tell me I was lucky to survive. I severly had an open compound fracture to my right ankle, among other injuries. The ER Dr. at the horpital I went to told me that I would probably never walk on that foot again and that no medical book had ever listed a fracture that bad to be able to be saved. But the ortho specialist decided to at least try. Rather than amputate right away they decided to try to put me back togethar. The other hospital here claimed they would amputated right away. But anyhow throughout the many surgery's the last one being an ankle fusion 2 yrs. ago, the doctors have managed to save my leg. My ankle at the time was just a mush of a mess, they said it looked like dynamyte was blown off in my ankle, but after 8 months i was finally able to walk on it. That only lasted for about 3 months. Then the cartilage in my ankle became severly worn it was bone rubbing on bone. Thats when I had to explore my options. We checked into cartilage replacement, but by this point my ankle was too bad, they said the bone was too wore and the cartilage would not take in my ankle anymore, then ankle replacement they said that throughout a lifetime a human can only get about 3 replacements, because each time a new replacement is put in they have to saw a little more bone off to attach the new replacement. So the max would be 3 replacements. Which they said I would probably go through quite fast, being so young and physically active yet I would wear them out to fast. My only option was an ankle fusion...But my Dr. claims that in time I will be a good candidate for ankle replacement, They actually just saw the fusion apart and put the replacement in. He claimed that the fusion was reversable for an ankle replacement...But even if he is not I am actually glad I went with the fusion, sure I lost the mobility to bend my ankle, but I can walk pain free and I don't have to worry about a replacement going out or only being allowed so many replacements. Don't get me wrong though, when I am older and not so mobile I may get that replacement. But for now and for me, the ankle fusion just seemed like the only way for me. Shananne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 6, 2006 Report Share Posted June 6, 2006 Hello Magda, As a matter of fact, I was just talking with a co-worker today who told me he had his ankle replaced a few years ago and he is doing just great. In fact, he goes skiing and is a very active fit person. Hope you have the same result. Marciaeagle48 <drmagda@...> wrote: Does anyone have any anecdotal info, good or bad, regarding ankle replacements? My ortho surgeon says that results are not that successful yet, so I'm wondering ??? I'm likely looking at this option or ankle fusion in my future.thanx, magda __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 9, 2006 Report Share Posted December 9, 2006 Hi , Sorry, I cannot offer my experience. But this question raises my curiosity because I also have severe ankle involvement. The mobility with this proceedure over fusion appears promising if you are a candidate. It is documented that longer lasting results are achieved by people with the newer Agility design. I know your dedication to research as you have forwarded all of us much valuable information. What have you been told about the risks vs. the benefits ? What a blessing to have options that could improve pain and functioning. ________________________________________________________________________ Check out the new AOL. Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, free access to millions of high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail and more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 10, 2006 Report Share Posted December 10, 2006 Ankle REPLACEMENT??? My Mother is 63, has had RA since she was 6, has had 2 spinal fusions, both hips replaced(the first was experimental and is now pretty much standard.. it involves a lot of cobalt and titanium) has had parts of both elbows excised, has had a shoulder replaced and is in line for some radical experimental total knee replacements at IU. Ankle replacement?? if my mother hasn't had it or hasn't heard of it, your dreaming. Each of the tens of tiny bones would have to be custom made, there would have to be a material slick enough to serve as cart. and cushion enough to serve as a bursor and something to connect it all AND be able to support the weight of the human body, but provide maximum flexibilty with the lightest weight. Send me an article please, to blumajikboi@... about this?? because of now, as I udnerstand, a person still can't kneel RELIABLY on an artificial knee for shattering the kneecap, or worst, splintering the femur. I am MOST interested to hear about ankle replacements!! Jim > > Hi , > Sorry, I cannot offer my experience. But this question raises my curiosity because I also have severe ankle involvement. The mobility with this proceedure over fusion appears promising if you are a candidate. It is documented that longer lasting results are achieved by people with the newer Agility design. > I know your dedication to research as you have forwarded all of us much valuable > information. What have you been told about the risks vs. the benefits ? What a > blessing to have options that could improve pain and functioning. > > ______________________________________________________________________ __ > Check out the new AOL. Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, free access to millions of high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail and more. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 10, 2006 Report Share Posted December 10, 2006 hi Jim, you mentioned IU in your post, are you and your family in Indiana? I'm in Bloomington. Have been wondering what our medical facilities in this state have to offer in the newer R.A. treatments and surgeries and just beginning to do some research. [ ] Re: ankle replacement Ankle REPLACEMENT? ?? My Mother is 63, has had RA since she was 6, has had 2 spinal fusions, both hips replaced(the first was experimental and is now pretty much standard.. it involves a lot of cobalt and titanium) has had parts of both elbows excised, has had a shoulder replaced and is in line for some radical experimental total knee replacements at IU. Ankle replacement? ? if my mother hasn't had it or hasn't heard of it, your dreaming. Each of the tens of tiny bones would have to be custom made, there would have to be a material slick enough to serve as cart. and cushion enough to serve as a bursor and something to connect it all AND be able to support the weight of the human body, but provide maximum flexibilty with the lightest weight. Send me an article please, to blumajikboi about this?? because of now, as I udnerstand, a person still can't kneel RELIABLY on an artificial knee for shattering the kneecap, or worst, splintering the femur. I am MOST interested to hear about ankle replacements! ! Jim > > Hi , > Sorry, I cannot offer my experience. But this question raises my curiosity because I also have severe ankle involvement. The mobility with this proceedure over fusion appears promising if you are a candidate. It is documented that longer lasting results are achieved by people with the newer Agility design. > I know your dedication to research as you have forwarded all of us much valuable > information. What have you been told about the risks vs. the benefits ? What a > blessing to have options that could improve pain and functioning. > > ____________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _ __ > Check out the new AOL. Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, free access to millions of high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail and more. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 10, 2006 Report Share Posted December 10, 2006 Hi, Dawn. This question is being asked by another in our group. This topic doesn't come up too often, but I'll be interested to hear anyone's report about an ankle replacement. a, our group owner and lead moderator, is a candidate for ankle replacements, but she has been waiting for the procedure and materials to improve and for the chances for success to increase. I'll post what I can find about the latest developments. Not an MD I'll tell you where to go! Mayo Clinic in Rochester http://www.mayoclinic.org/rochester s Hopkins Medicine http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org [ ] ankle replacement > Hi , > Sorry, I cannot offer my experience. But this question raises my > curiosity because I also have severe ankle involvement. The mobility with > this proceedure over fusion appears promising if you are a candidate. It > is documented that longer lasting results are achieved by people with the > newer Agility design. > I know your dedication to research as you have forwarded all of us > much valuable > information. What have you been told about the risks vs. the benefits ? > What a > blessing to have options that could improve pain and functioning. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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