My surgery is this Wednesday, and I am a bit nervous. Your video is encouraging. My surgeon says I can do what I like to do, pain free. Hard to wrap my head around that, but I am hopeful. Thanks for the video.
Re cycling, I had a left ankle fusion seven years ago and like you I found it didn't cause any problems at all with cycling. The pedal just rotates to suit the changed rotation in the ankle. I have just had my right ankle fused and am on the exercise bike as part of my weight bearing recovery process (with a moon boot). I find it good because I can adjust the pedal resistance to suit.
Just found this short video and found it really helpful. I had my left ankle fused two weeks ago (18/9/21) and as an active person who is a keen road cyclist who uses shoes and cleats I found your video very reassuring. I will keep my eye out for any others you upload.
@@patrikkagstrom2393 i’m finally starting to put weight on my foot. I was just curious if you had any problems going up and down the stairs I’m glad you’re doing better, buddy. My thoughts and prayers are with you but at least I don’t have any more pain at this stage, keep in touch, your Canadian brother
@@Cgeophrey I went to my first day of physiotherapy that was pretty tough. I still have a lot of pain when walking, but I think that’s normal. I really do appreciate your friendship. May God bless your family with long life and good health.
I had my right ankle fused in 2010 due to breaking it in 2003 and having the talus die and collapse. So I had it fused. I have 11 screws and 2 plates. I get along really well and walk a lot. My biggest complaint and one you and others will have is finding proper footwear. Ankles are fused at a 90 degree and most footwear has a heel rise. So this poses a problem. Your heel will bear all the weight and that makes the heel sore. There are some shoe companies like Altra that make some zero drop running shoes that at great for fused ankles. Finding boots is a hard task. I like to hunt and hike. Finding boots with a low rise heel is near impossible. A little heel rise is okay, 1/2" or less. If it is much more than that, you will have heel problems. Plus, I will wear out my right boot twice as quick as my left boot. I will wear the outside of the heel off quickly and the boots gets the weird twist to it. I have wasted a lot of money on footwear. You can't always tell if a particular shoe/boot is going to work until you give it some time. So if it doesn't work out, you have a pair of used footwear you can't take back.
Hey,I had a crash on New Year’s Day this year on my motorbike and snapped my talus in half n ripped it out of my foot… I’m getting it fused sometime in next couple of months depending on how it all go’s with some other ops first.. what did they put in place of your shattered talus????
@@timothywalters2039 When I broke my right ankle, I broke the talus into several pieces and dislocated most of it. The first surgery was to screw the talus back together and see how well it healed. About 1/3 of the talus stayed in place with good blood supply. The other 2/3 of the talus lost its blood supply and died. Then the bone got weak and collapsed. Then I had the second surgery about 7 years later to fuse the ankle. The 2/3 of the talus that died was removed and replaced with bone from the lower end of the fibula. They removed several inches off of the fibula and used it to fill up the void. Then a plate was put on the side of the ankle where they removed the bone from the fibula. The fibula makes good replacement bone since it isn't really needed after an ankle fusion. I had a double arthrodesis. The 1/3 of the talus that lived goes to the forefoot joint and it didn't need to be fused. The 2/3 that needed fused went to the heal and to the tibia. I have a little flexibility in my forefoot joint which makes it better for walking. If they fuse your ankle soon before the talus dies, they can remove the cartilage and use the talus bone in the fusion. They will still need some filler bone but not as much as with me since my talus as too far gone to use. Are you getting a triple arthrodesis or a double arthrodesis?
@@halfstep67 hi mate I really appreciate your reply,the doctor still hasn’t completely decided what option he will be doing just yet though.I will let you know once he does
@@timothywalters2039 Ankle fusion is a one-time surgery. There is no going back. Make sure you have a good surgeon that is experienced doing reconstructive ankle fusions. These types of surgeries can take a while to heal, and you will be off of your foot for a while. If all goes well and your ankles heals properly, that is half the battle. The other half of the battle is when you are able to go weight bearing. It takes a while for the ankle to condition itself. It will be painful for a while and take some fortitude and perseverance to get thru the healing process. Again, make sure you have an experienced surgeon who can rebuild your ankle successfully. Let me know what route your surgeon decides to take.
Cheers my friend, very reasuring as have just made the tough decision to have left ankle fused after many years of grief. I am a swimmer and worried about the drag factor. Might have to sacrifice the swim to be able to walk and golf again 🤞 Best wishes Jim
I would love to see an updated video. I had a major car crash in Dec 2, 2019. I broke so many things and they said I might never walk. I have had several surgeries and lots of physical therapy. I am walking(ish) now and they are hopeful I will walk normally again. My most recent surgery was an ankle fusion Dec 16th, 2020. I am eight weeks postop and just able to start putting weight on it. IT HURTS SO BAD STILL! I know that it will improve but it was very disheartening to hurt that much still. I used to play volleyball, run half marathons, and country/swing dance. Being suddenly forced into a sedentary life has been a challenge. Watching your videos have given hope that the pain is just part of being 8 weeks out. I hope that I can walk with no noticeable limp soon and eventually find ways to stay bust and get my endorphins up again! I'm thinking for me it will be biking, yoga, and swim.
How are you doing? I was in a bad car accident as well, have had SEVERAL surgeries, walking with a limp, and due to have fusion this Wednesday. So scared.
@@toosexysweet I am so much better and so glad I went ahead with the fusion. I still have some pain and swelling when I am up for too long! Most days though I am moving so much better. People who have known me through all of this keep commenting on how much I've improved this year and people who I just meet are surprised I was ever in an accident.
Thanks for sharing. I have had 5 ops on my right ankle in the last 3 years, still in alot of pain when walking. It seems a fusion is the next step. Have been reluctant as am quite active and 34 yrs old. Concerned about the permanence of it but encouraged to hear the progress you have made.
To be honest, I should probably have had it done before I did. I limped around in pain for several years with a significantly reduced quality of life, but getting on with having the operation seems to have been a good move at the moment. I know there may be future implications, but if you are ultimately facing an ankle fusion, my feeling is that it is good to have it done before it was got to a point where you are loosing fitness and strength, both of which will aid your recovery. I am one who knows how it feels to be where you are, it will get better!!
th-cam.com/video/oc4QSGkWRvs/w-d-xo.html I also had 5 surgeries on my ankle to try save it, fusion was the last resort. 4 years down the line I am keeping fit and healthy. This video is advice for footwear. These have reduced my pain dramatically and improved my quality of life. Good luck!
I had a motorbike accident in 2017 which badly broke my right ankle - among many other things, but it's been the ankle causing on-going problems. The first ankle fix failed, so the ankle was fused, but a bone infection made a mess of that. 3 years on and I've had the ankle rebuilt & fused again ( an 8 hour op ), but now had to extend the tibia with an internal rod and wait for new bone growth. I hope to be walking by Xmas.
I've just been informed by my ankle specialist that a fusion is looming in my future. I ran up until 2 years ago and am still biking. Watched your video blogs and found them very helpful, thanks for doing them. Are you planning another as you must now have passed the one year mark? I'm interested to see how daily activity is for you, how far you are now able to walk and where are you with cycling. If you have the opportunity to answer my questions that would be great!
Hi... did you ever get around to making a video about motorcycling? Very impressed with your recovery, and thank you for sharing your story. I'm on a waiting list to have my ankle fused. After multiple fractures in an RTC in 2004, which destroyed a lot of my ankles movement, osteoarthritis has pretty much made it unbearable to walk without a Cast/Boot. Looking forward to hearing on your progress.
Good to hear you are on the upward slope following your op. I think you will see things improving much quicker once in a boot. You will have some bad days, but they will get less and less as you recover! Good luck.
Advice: after awhile don’t be afraid to take off the boot. The boot felt like a security blanket for me, but once i took it off, after 4 months, i cried.
Thank you for making these videos. It is helpful. I have a question for you: I am 15 weeks post-surgery. I started walking without the boot 10 weeks after surgery. I wonder, for how long do we still feel pain? I am walking with the support of 1/2 crutch, but I still feel pain. How long after surgery did you stop feeling pain while walking?Thanks
Hi bro, I’m just wondering if you don’t mind me asking how’s the quality of life after an ankle fusion? Also, do you have pain when you’re walking? And how long can you walk without the pain? Thanks buddy for the educational inspirational tutorial of your journey with ankle fusion. God bless.
Wow u doing great 👍🏻 I am happy for u but I have one question is u have any problem in you kneee after or before the fusion waiting for reply thx and keep posting tc
Hi. My knees have been OK before the fusion, but it is easy to see you need to walk properly after the operation or it is easy to extend the knee when walk (especially up hill). I will put some more information on my next video.
Really nice to follow your progress. I get the impression that your recovery has been quicker than many others I have followed on TH-cam. I gues you were quite fit before you injured your ankle? Why did you have to have it fused?
I broke it when I was 13 and it has just got progressively worse over the years to the point where the two years before the operation were pretty miserable. I think it is luck of the draw regards recovery, but I am relatively fit and not too heavy, so it gives it the best chance.
@@fusedankle1371 Wich part of the ankle did you have fused? Was it the tibia/talus joint? I broke my ankle in September 2018 in a nasty paragliding incident. 5 unsuccessful operations later I was told that a tibia/talus fusion was the only way forward. I had the operations 10 days ago and bed ridden here with my foot in plaster I am really hoping my recovery will be mirroring yours. I hope you will be keeping us posted on how you are progressing.
@@dickdanielson9484 Yes, mine is also a tibia/talus. I am in the process of getting another update video, but I think its going well in general. I hope you are also heading in the right direction with your recovery now!
@@fusedankle1371 8 months post op and recovery is slow but steady. Definitely a small improvement on a day by day basis. Right type of shoes is paramount. Only real discomfort is from the L-bracket used to secure the tibia/talus joint when fusing the ankle. Will talk to my surgeon to see if I can have it removed in the spring.
Hi. I have heard different recovery speeds and experiences from different people having an ankle fusion, so it will be somewhat case by case. But, in my situation, I think I could have completed some light exercise after 4weeks, but it will be critical to confirm with the surgeon and see how you feel. I think light flexibility exercises would probably be more helpful to easy the bodies adaption into the the new way you will move and hold yourself once the ankle has healed into its new position.
Cheers, I’m going to have my ankle fused in 3 months, I do hope I recover In a similar time. Your blogs are brilliant and like you said there isn’t much material to look at describing the time after the operation. Thank you 🙏🏼
Thanks for the update , had my left ankle fusion 6 months ago . Back driving with last couple of weeks. However I ‘m limping a fair amount when walking , trying to walk up to 7k a day. Will my limp disappear over time and if so when ? Any feedback most welcome .Also hope to get back on my motorcycle soon.
Kieran. I have been out enjoying my motorcycle, and seemed to manage no problems at all. I hope your recovering well also, that is a good distance your walking each day!!
If you remove the tibia/talus cartilage and maybe some of the surface bone at the contact areas to make the joint knit, then there has to be some shortening of the knee to ground distance. I am not sure of the typical change in length, but I have not found any issue whatsoever. Before the operation my foot was getting pretty flat, and the surgeon corrected this in the fusion, so I probably didn't experience any significant length change following the fusion.
Got my ankle fused seems about the same time, and do you walk around your home, with house shoes, or does not hurt for you to walk on carpet? Considering that now a cord is equivalent to a lego
Yes, walking without shoes is more challenging that with shoes, I think just a small heel lift helps me walking. Walking with normal shoes is no problem.
Hi, what type of fusion did you have? My talus fracture has nonunion after six months and they have suggested a triple fusion but as I’m only 30 I’m quite anxious to have this done
Hi, Lauren. I had a tibia/talus fusion. I am sorry to hear you have a nonunion, I suppose you can only go with the expert advise in this difficult situation. I know how you feel regards age, I am quite a bit older than you but still tried to put up with the worn ankle for as long as possible to put off having the operation.
Hey mate I’m a mad keen triathlete too. I’m having a Subtalar joint fusion and are more worried about doing triathlon again I’ve heard a subtalar fusion isn’t as bad as a tibia/talus fusion and my surgeon believes I should be able to at least jog again. Your videos are a good insight into the whole process
Hi, I am having my ankle fused at the end of the month so your videos are a great insight. Did they do yours through keyhole as my latest letter says I am having a ankle fusion and soft tissue reconstruction. I assume by this that they are going to open my ankle up. Any thoughts on this please?
I had my fusion on 12-31-20. Am still in the boot but totally weight bearing now for the last few days. My union is complete. Some pain but not too bad. I am a bit unsteady so I am using a cane until I feel more comfortable and confident. My next appt comes up on March 30th and I was told to bring my shoe. I tried it on the other night just for a few steps and ouch! Major pain. Any idea how long I should anticipate pain until things improve? (What I have are good athletic shoes but will probably be looking at new ones more suited to the new anatomy.) I appreciate your experience and insight.
Thanks, very good information. I have limited dorsiflexion in both feet due to peripheral neuropathy, so the advice on rocker bottom shoes is good to have. Still walking with a cane but no pain. Looking forward to more videos.
How many hours into the day does your ankle start hurting? If I get a fusion will I be able to work 8,10,12 hour shifts on my feet? Guess no running right? How about like jumping jacks?
My ankle is now pretty good and I have not reached a stage where I have been standing etc for too long and caused any pain. I think one of the key things is to ensure your footwear works with your fused ankle. I wear trainers quite alot, and also walking books and work boots (steel toe cap), none of which have caused me any problems.
is there anyone who has been able to surf after an ankle fusion? cant find any details of it anywhere. It will be a sick joke if a surfing accident forced me to give up surfing forever. Havent had the fusion yet, but told today that its the best way forward for my quality of life :(
Has anyone with an ankle fusion have any pain and soreness around the base of the toes and top of the foot? I’m 7 mos post op. Everything was progressing nicely then whammo...bad pain on the top of my foot!
Hi there from Colorado. I was wondering if there is a chance we could connect and talk about how things have been since this last update from you. I had ankle surgery on Dec 3rd and based on what I currently have, there is a chance I may need to get my left ankle fused like you did. Please send me a message if possible. Thank you in advance
Hi everyone, I had a left ankle fusion 6 months ago, still limping a fair amount. Will the limp go over time. Any feedback would be most appreciated. Regards Kieran
Hi keiran. 6 months is still quite a short times regards a fusion recovery, so try not to worry too much. I have found the choice of footwear and having to make a conscience effort to walk correctly has helped me. With shoes with a firm supportive sole, I can now stride out on flat going and have had a few comments from friends that I am no longer walking with a limp. Walking barefoot can still be a problem with some pain, but nothing like before the op.
Its getting good thank you very much. I have been very busy doing lots of different things and its been very well. I hope you make some more videos soon.
I am not sure if football at any level will be possible, but I could never play anyway. I think after a full recovery some sporting activity will be possible, it will just be a case of finding what suits you.
No football after ankle fusion. Cycling and swimming is ok. Also weight training. th-cam.com/video/oc4QSGkWRvs/w-d-xo.html Advice for footwear. These have reduced my pain dramatically and improved my quality of life. Good luck!
Thanks for your info but for this kind of video I think the best thing is just to show what you can do with a fused ankle instead of to sit here saying.
My surgery is this Wednesday, and I am a bit nervous. Your video is encouraging. My surgeon says I can do what I like to do, pain free. Hard to wrap my head around that, but I am hopeful. Thanks for the video.
Show did you get on mate?
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How're u now ?
Re cycling, I had a left ankle fusion seven years ago and like you I found it didn't cause any problems at all with cycling. The pedal just rotates to suit the changed rotation in the ankle. I have just had my right ankle fused and am on the exercise bike as part of my weight bearing recovery process (with a moon boot). I find it good because I can adjust the pedal resistance to suit.
Just found this short video and found it really helpful. I had my left ankle fused two weeks ago (18/9/21) and as an active person who is a keen road cyclist who uses shoes and cleats I found your video very reassuring. I will keep my eye out for any others you upload.
How's your ankle now
Also 6 months after ankle fusion and have no problems at all, 15 000 steps a day on concrete floor at work, no pain at all !
Hi buddy just wanted to know don’t you have any problems climbing up and down stairs.
@@MarkGlover-re5we Not at all, but going down stairs is a little akward on your heel.
But no pain at all.
Do you have problems in the stairs ?
@@patrikkagstrom2393 i’m finally starting to put weight on my foot. I was just curious if you had any problems going up and down the stairs I’m glad you’re doing better, buddy. My thoughts and prayers are with you but at least I don’t have any more pain at this stage, keep in touch, your Canadian brother
@@MarkGlover-re5weI see you here my friend. How are you doing now? Hope you are recovering well
@@Cgeophrey I went to my first day of physiotherapy that was pretty tough. I still have a lot of pain when walking, but I think that’s normal. I really do appreciate your friendship. May God bless your family with long life and good health.
I had my right ankle fused in 2010 due to breaking it in 2003 and having the talus die and collapse. So I had it fused. I have 11 screws and 2 plates. I get along really well and walk a lot. My biggest complaint and one you and others will have is finding proper footwear. Ankles are fused at a 90 degree and most footwear has a heel rise. So this poses a problem. Your heel will bear all the weight and that makes the heel sore. There are some shoe companies like Altra that make some zero drop running shoes that at great for fused ankles. Finding boots is a hard task. I like to hunt and hike. Finding boots with a low rise heel is near impossible. A little heel rise is okay, 1/2" or less. If it is much more than that, you will have heel problems. Plus, I will wear out my right boot twice as quick as my left boot. I will wear the outside of the heel off quickly and the boots gets the weird twist to it. I have wasted a lot of money on footwear. You can't always tell if a particular shoe/boot is going to work until you give it some time. So if it doesn't work out, you have a pair of used footwear you can't take back.
th-cam.com/video/oc4QSGkWRvs/w-d-xo.html
Advice for footwear. These have reduced my pain dramatically and improved my quality of life. Good luck!
Hey,I had a crash on New Year’s Day this year on my motorbike and snapped my talus in half n ripped it out of my foot… I’m getting it fused sometime in next couple of months depending on how it all go’s with some other ops first.. what did they put in place of your shattered talus????
@@timothywalters2039 When I broke my right ankle, I broke the talus into several pieces and dislocated most of it. The first surgery was to screw the talus back together and see how well it healed. About 1/3 of the talus stayed in place with good blood supply. The other 2/3 of the talus lost its blood supply and died. Then the bone got weak and collapsed. Then I had the second surgery about 7 years later to fuse the ankle. The 2/3 of the talus that died was removed and replaced with bone from the lower end of the fibula. They removed several inches off of the fibula and used it to fill up the void. Then a plate was put on the side of the ankle where they removed the bone from the fibula. The fibula makes good replacement bone since it isn't really needed after an ankle fusion. I had a double arthrodesis. The 1/3 of the talus that lived goes to the forefoot joint and it didn't need to be fused. The 2/3 that needed fused went to the heal and to the tibia. I have a little flexibility in my forefoot joint which makes it better for walking.
If they fuse your ankle soon before the talus dies, they can remove the cartilage and use the talus bone in the fusion. They will still need some filler bone but not as much as with me since my talus as too far gone to use.
Are you getting a triple arthrodesis or a double arthrodesis?
@@halfstep67 hi mate I really appreciate your reply,the doctor still hasn’t completely decided what option he will be doing just yet though.I will let you know once he does
@@timothywalters2039 Ankle fusion is a one-time surgery. There is no going back. Make sure you have a good surgeon that is experienced doing reconstructive ankle fusions. These types of surgeries can take a while to heal, and you will be off of your foot for a while. If all goes well and your ankles heals properly, that is half the battle. The other half of the battle is when you are able to go weight bearing. It takes a while for the ankle to condition itself. It will be painful for a while and take some fortitude and perseverance to get thru the healing process. Again, make sure you have an experienced surgeon who can rebuild your ankle successfully. Let me know what route your surgeon decides to take.
Cheers my friend, very reasuring as have just made the tough decision to have left ankle fused after many years of grief.
I am a swimmer and worried about the drag factor.
Might have to sacrifice the swim to be able to walk and golf again 🤞
Best wishes Jim
I would love to see an updated video. I had a major car crash in Dec 2, 2019. I broke so many things and they said I might never walk. I have had several surgeries and lots of physical therapy. I am walking(ish) now and they are hopeful I will walk normally again. My most recent surgery was an ankle fusion Dec 16th, 2020. I am eight weeks postop and just able to start putting weight on it. IT HURTS SO BAD STILL! I know that it will improve but it was very disheartening to hurt that much still. I used to play volleyball, run half marathons, and country/swing dance. Being suddenly forced into a sedentary life has been a challenge. Watching your videos have given hope that the pain is just part of being 8 weeks out. I hope that I can walk with no noticeable limp soon and eventually find ways to stay bust and get my endorphins up again! I'm thinking for me it will be biking, yoga, and swim.
How are you doing? I was in a bad car accident as well, have had SEVERAL surgeries, walking with a limp, and due to have fusion this Wednesday. So scared.
@@toosexysweet I am so much better and so glad I went ahead with the fusion. I still have some pain and swelling when I am up for too long! Most days though I am moving so much better. People who have known me through all of this keep commenting on how much I've improved this year and people who I just meet are surprised I was ever in an accident.
@@nikkynicole3909 Thku so much❣️
Thanks for sharing. I have had 5 ops on my right ankle in the last 3 years, still in alot of pain when walking. It seems a fusion is the next step. Have been reluctant as am quite active and 34 yrs old. Concerned about the permanence of it but encouraged to hear the progress you have made.
To be honest, I should probably have had it done before I did. I limped around in pain for several years with a significantly reduced quality of life, but getting on with having the operation seems to have been a good move at the moment. I know there may be future implications, but if you are ultimately facing an ankle fusion, my feeling is that it is good to have it done before it was got to a point where you are loosing fitness and strength, both of which will aid your recovery. I am one who knows how it feels to be where you are, it will get better!!
@@fusedankle1371 thats good to hear. Its what I have been doing.
th-cam.com/video/oc4QSGkWRvs/w-d-xo.html
I also had 5 surgeries on my ankle to try save it, fusion was the last resort. 4 years down the line I am keeping fit and healthy. This video is advice for footwear. These have reduced my pain dramatically and improved my quality of life. Good luck!
Thanks for the info. Do you think you can make video of you climbing down the stairs ? I want to see how you do it.
I had a motorbike accident in 2017 which badly broke my right ankle - among many other things, but it's been the ankle causing on-going problems. The first ankle fix failed, so the ankle was fused, but a bone infection made a mess of that. 3 years on and I've had the ankle rebuilt & fused again ( an 8 hour op ), but now had to extend the tibia with an internal rod and wait for new bone growth. I hope to be walking by Xmas.
Well done I am at 8 weeks after fusion and your videos are really helpful !!
How do you fell now I’m three months post op ankle fusion surgery I’m so frustrated about not walking I’m ready to get back to work GOD help me
Another fantastic video... Thanks for sharing 👍
I've just been informed by my ankle specialist that a fusion is looming in my future. I ran up until 2 years ago and am still biking. Watched your video blogs and found them very helpful, thanks for doing them. Are you planning another as you must now have passed the one year mark? I'm interested to see how daily activity is for you, how far you are now able to walk and where are you with cycling. If you have the opportunity to answer my questions that would be great!
I hope to get an update up soon!
@@fusedankle1371 Great, hope you're doing well.
Hi again, my biking is now being effected by my ankle. If you are still biking, what distance have you managed to achieve post-op?
Hi... did you ever get around to making a video about motorcycling?
Very impressed with your recovery, and thank you for sharing your story. I'm on a waiting list to have my ankle fused. After multiple fractures in an RTC in 2004, which destroyed a lot of my ankles movement, osteoarthritis has pretty much made it unbearable to walk without a Cast/Boot.
Looking forward to hearing on your progress.
Thanks for the updates on your fusion. I had my left ankle fused 7 weeks ago. go into a boot tomorrow. Looking forward to making some progress.
Good to hear you are on the upward slope following your op. I think you will see things improving much quicker once in a boot. You will have some bad days, but they will get less and less as you recover! Good luck.
Advice: after awhile don’t be afraid to take off the boot. The boot felt like a security blanket for me, but once i took it off, after 4 months, i cried.
I’m on day 2 of recovery from the dynanail arthrodesis. This is the worst pain I’ve ever been in.
thank you for this
No problem!!
Thank you for making these videos. It is helpful. I have a question for you: I am 15 weeks post-surgery. I started walking without the boot 10 weeks after surgery. I wonder, for how long do we still feel pain? I am walking with the support of 1/2 crutch, but I still feel pain. How long after surgery did you stop feeling pain while walking?Thanks
Hi bro, I’m just wondering if you don’t mind me asking how’s the quality of life after an ankle fusion? Also, do you have pain when you’re walking? And how long can you walk without the pain? Thanks buddy for the educational inspirational tutorial of your journey with ankle fusion. God bless.
I have had a ankle fusion operation last year .one year in January 2024 ..I had server Athrutus and server Deformity in my ankle I use a stick ..
Wow u doing great 👍🏻 I am happy for u but I have one question is u have any problem in you kneee after or before the fusion waiting for reply thx and keep posting tc
Hi. My knees have been OK before the fusion, but it is easy to see you need to walk properly after the operation or it is easy to extend the knee when walk (especially up hill). I will put some more information on my next video.
What type of ankle fusion was it? I need to have the Subtaler and Talanvicular bones fused together in my foot.
Really nice to follow your progress. I get the impression that your recovery has been quicker than many others I have followed on TH-cam. I gues you were quite fit before you injured your ankle? Why did you have to have it fused?
I broke it when I was 13 and it has just got progressively worse over the years to the point where the two years before the operation were pretty miserable. I think it is luck of the draw regards recovery, but I am relatively fit and not too heavy, so it gives it the best chance.
@@fusedankle1371 Wich part of the ankle did you have fused? Was it the tibia/talus joint?
I broke my ankle in September 2018 in a nasty paragliding incident. 5 unsuccessful operations later I was told that a tibia/talus fusion was the only way forward. I had the operations 10 days ago and bed ridden here with my foot in plaster I am really hoping my recovery will be mirroring yours. I hope you will be keeping us posted on how you are progressing.
@@dickdanielson9484 Yes, mine is also a tibia/talus. I am in the process of getting another update video, but I think its going well in general. I hope you are also heading in the right direction with your recovery now!
@@fusedankle1371 8 months post op and recovery is slow but steady. Definitely a small improvement on a day by day basis. Right type of shoes is paramount. Only real discomfort is from the L-bracket used to secure the tibia/talus joint when fusing the ankle. Will talk to my surgeon to see if I can have it removed in the spring.
Hello, after 4weeks would you be able to do upper body weights, pushups, dunbells etc...?
Hi. I have heard different recovery speeds and experiences from different people having an ankle fusion, so it will be somewhat case by case. But, in my situation, I think I could have completed some light exercise after 4weeks, but it will be critical to confirm with the surgeon and see how you feel. I think light flexibility exercises would probably be more helpful to easy the bodies adaption into the the new way you will move and hold yourself once the ankle has healed into its new position.
Cheers, I’m going to have my ankle fused in 3 months, I do hope I recover In a similar time. Your blogs are brilliant and like you said there isn’t much material to look at describing the time after the operation. Thank you 🙏🏼
th-cam.com/video/oc4QSGkWRvs/w-d-xo.html
Advice for footwear. These have reduced my pain dramatically and improved my quality of life. Good luck!
Thanks for the update , had my left ankle fusion 6 months ago . Back driving with last couple of weeks. However I ‘m limping a fair amount when walking , trying to walk up to 7k a day. Will my limp disappear over time and if so when ? Any feedback most welcome .Also hope to get back on my motorcycle soon.
Kieran. I have been out enjoying my motorcycle, and seemed to manage no problems at all. I hope your recovering well also, that is a good distance your walking each day!!
My advice, is to find a good pair of shoes
Hello, Is it true that ankle fusion shortens the leg by up to 1cm?
No
If you remove the tibia/talus cartilage and maybe some of the surface bone at the contact areas to make the joint knit, then there has to be some shortening of the knee to ground distance. I am not sure of the typical change in length, but I have not found any issue whatsoever. Before the operation my foot was getting pretty flat, and the surgeon corrected this in the fusion, so I probably didn't experience any significant length change following the fusion.
My surgeon used cadaver bone to replace the lost length and said I should not have any issue with length difference once I am fully healed.
When you put your weight on For first time, with boot on did you find the first week of so that the ankle became sore?
Got my ankle fused seems about the same time, and do you walk around your home, with house shoes, or does not hurt for you to walk on carpet? Considering that now a cord is equivalent to a lego
Yes, walking without shoes is more challenging that with shoes, I think just a small heel lift helps me walking. Walking with normal shoes is no problem.
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I had ankle fusion 3 years ago & i notice a bit hard to do some running or jogging? is that happend to everyone who had fusion on both ankle?
Hi, what type of fusion did you have? My talus fracture has nonunion after six months and they have suggested a triple fusion but as I’m only 30 I’m quite anxious to have this done
Hi, Lauren. I had a tibia/talus fusion. I am sorry to hear you have a nonunion, I suppose you can only go with the expert advise in this difficult situation. I know how you feel regards age, I am quite a bit older than you but still tried to put up with the worn ankle for as long as possible to put off having the operation.
I’m 14 and going through the same thing
I had the “Phoenix Nail” installed back in August 2020.
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Hey mate I’m a mad keen triathlete too. I’m having a Subtalar joint fusion and are more worried about doing triathlon again I’ve heard a subtalar fusion isn’t as bad as a tibia/talus fusion and my surgeon believes I should be able to at least jog again. Your videos are a good insight into the whole process
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i had triple fusion in March 2021 and I'm limping, should i be?
Hi, I am having my ankle fused at the end of the month so your videos are a great insight. Did they do yours through keyhole as my latest letter says I am having a ankle fusion and soft tissue reconstruction. I assume by this that they are going to open my ankle up. Any thoughts on this please?
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I had my fusion on 12-31-20. Am still in the boot but totally weight bearing now for the last few days. My union is complete. Some pain but not too bad. I am a bit unsteady so I am using a cane until I feel more comfortable and confident.
My next appt comes up on March 30th and I was told to bring my shoe. I tried it on the other night just for a few steps and ouch! Major pain. Any idea how long I should anticipate pain until things improve? (What I have are good athletic shoes but will probably be looking at new ones more suited to the new anatomy.) I appreciate your experience and insight.
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Thanks, very good information. I have limited dorsiflexion in both feet due to peripheral neuropathy, so the advice on rocker bottom shoes is good to have. Still walking with a cane but no pain. Looking forward to more videos.
Will I be able to walk without limbing
How many hours into the day does your ankle start hurting? If I get a fusion will I be able to work 8,10,12 hour shifts on my feet? Guess no running right? How about like jumping jacks?
My ankle is now pretty good and I have not reached a stage where I have been standing etc for too long and caused any pain. I think one of the key things is to ensure your footwear works with your fused ankle. I wear trainers quite alot, and also walking books and work boots (steel toe cap), none of which have caused me any problems.
is there anyone who has been able to surf after an ankle fusion? cant find any details of it anywhere. It will be a sick joke if a surfing accident forced me to give up surfing forever. Havent had the fusion yet, but told today that its the best way forward for my quality of life :(
I may need to have ankle fusion what type fusion was it?
Hello sir
Can you run quickly?
I'm now 1 month after ankle fusion. Can I walk with out support. What exercises u suggest
Has anyone with an ankle fusion have any pain and soreness around the base of the toes and top of the foot? I’m 7 mos post op. Everything was progressing nicely then whammo...bad pain on the top of my foot!
Hi there from Colorado. I was wondering if there is a chance we could connect and talk about how things have been since this last update from you. I had ankle surgery on Dec 3rd and based on what I currently have, there is a chance I may need to get my left ankle fused like you did. Please send me a message if possible. Thank you in advance
I just had my right ankle fused back in August 2020. Hit me up.
Hi everyone, I had a left ankle fusion 6 months ago, still limping a fair amount. Will the limp go over time. Any feedback would be most appreciated. Regards Kieran
Hi keiran. 6 months is still quite a short times regards a fusion recovery, so try not to worry too much. I have found the choice of footwear and having to make a conscience effort to walk correctly has helped me. With shoes with a firm supportive sole, I can now stride out on flat going and have had a few comments from friends that I am no longer walking with a limp. Walking barefoot can still be a problem with some pain, but nothing like before the op.
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Hello .How is your ankle after surgery ?
Its getting good thank you very much. I have been very busy doing lots of different things and its been very well. I hope you make some more videos soon.
After the surgery can we be able to play sport like football?
I am not sure if football at any level will be possible, but I could never play anyway. I think after a full recovery some sporting activity will be possible, it will just be a case of finding what suits you.
@@fusedankle1371 can I play sports such as running and football if I have ankle arthritis ??
No football after ankle fusion. Cycling and swimming is ok. Also weight training.
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Thanks for your info but for this kind of video I think the best thing is just to show what you can do with a fused ankle instead of to sit here saying.