I'm getting my ankle fusion tomorrow on 4/27. I'm 23 yrs old and I'm truly excited. I was so worried that I wouldn't be able to get back to my old life and finding you on TH-cam has shown me that I can and I will be able too. Thank you for the videos and for helping us understand and not be so worried.
I’m 24 and I had my operation on my right ankle seven months ago and it wasn’t as bad as I thought it would be and thanks to this channel I was able to be positive about it and now I’m just walking with a limp let’s just say getting used to my new walk 😅😅😅good luck with the op 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Hi, Thanks for all your videos, my story I’m about 4 weeks out of my ankle fusion ( 8 screws & a plate) I’ve been in a hard cast for about 2 weeks. I’m 65 years old . I’m an avid road cyclist & love to work out .& walking. There’s not much information on post operations in regards to ankle fusion so I have found your videos very informative. Obviously when you live an active lifestyle & you under go this type of surgery & initially your hopping around on one leg it could be discouraging. So again thanks for the videos. Take care 👍🏽
Thanks for the great content. Your videos helped me make an informed decision with regard to my own ankle fusion surgery. It's been two months since my surgery and I'm just starting to put weight on it. I tumbled down the side of a waterfall while hiking 20 months ago which ultimately led to my ankle fusion. This gives me confidence that I can get out there again, albeit a little more mindful of where I step😁. Thank you so much for the video's, they really are appreciated.
@@anklefusionguy Hey, video idea for you, what to expect after surgery chronicling your steps of recover. How long it took to get off crutches, out of walking boot, walking with your current stride, how long before you could walk 5km, etc.. I'm going through it right now and I am finding my expectations and reality are two different things. Obviously everyone is different but I would like to hear how about your progression.
Hey thanks for the video idea but unfortunately I would struggle with this. I honestly don’t remember a lot of the details in terms of recovery times etc…. I should have made some videos immediately after fusion but I have made the videos 4 years later. any other video ideas would be welcomed, thanks
Mbt shoes are must. I had my ankle fusion 7 weeks ago. I purchase MB T sandals for $300 maybe 10-15 years ago and wore them until they were out 😆 I am looking to purchase a few pairs now that I had my surgery done. I shattered it 37 years ago I am 55 and I finally decided to have it done. So far, it's the best thing I've ever done 🤞😆 I'm so sorry, I forgot to thank you for your videos I've been watching them very helpful thank you so much 😃❤
Just two months after my ankle fusion I found your channel and Im a competitive athlete and the video you did on heel elevated squats made it so much easier to work out on my legs and now I’m just getting used to my new walk basically I’m limping but people don’t really notice it so thanks again 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽❤️❤️❤️and honestly those mountains look scary for someone with a fused ankle 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Great to hear! Glad I managed to help. We drove most the way up the mountain and so the hike is only the last bit and it’s not so steep. I was a bit apprehensive before but so glad I did it 👍🏼 Stay in touch, be good to hear your progress with training etc…
@@anklefusionguy we will keep in touch with you bro and thank you again for the motivation we really needed someone like you to cover things like these 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Yeah you’ll be fine. I would strongly recommend getting a pair of the MBT Zee range, they enabled me to complete the hike 👍🏼 good luck with your operation and recovery
Hi, these videos are helping any anxious feelings I have about my next stage. I'm 33 and damaged my R ankle. I've had two micro fractures surgeries and a bone graft as a cyst formed in the talus. My surgeon suggested that one more arthroscopy has a significant chance a failure, with the next option being a fusion. I was worried about losing an fitness lifestyle (probably slightly still am). Thank you for the vlogs
Thanks for sharing. I'm doing a 26 mile 3 day backpacking trip at the end of next month in Colorado (Maroon Bells Four Pass Loop). Been doing daily 5 mile walks around town and foot/ankle stretches at night to get ready. Haven't done a trek this extreme since ankle fusions on both my feet in 2010. Hammocking will keep my feet up overnight though :) Otherwise, I'm very actively involved in cycling since my surgeries but I live in CO so gotta grind it out!
I have experienced significant improvement in my pain levels previous to having the fusion. That said it’s not perfect, I can’t sleep very comfortably and returning to the gym has been a bit of a struggle. My arthritic pain is almost completely gone but I have noticed my foot dealing with a lot of pain more lately from compensating the lack of ankle movement. I hope that helps it does get better and following your pt plan is helpful but I would encourage you if you can to take advantage of as much physical therapy as possible
Hey man, I just had an ankle fusion 10 1/2 weeks ago starting and an air I’m putting a little bit of weight on my fused ankle. I’ve noticed the heel pain and where I had bone grafting just wondering how long until it goes away the pain and how are you doing right now, sir if you don’t mind me asking.
Thank you for posting our brother. I just had an ankle fusion 10 1/2 weeks ago and I was concerned that I’ll never be able to hike again. Just wondering how long does it take usually to start walking pain-free if you don’t mind me asking your story.
Hey man, bad ankles run in my family. I was so ashamed that I always wore socks. After discovering your channel my ankles are so much better (both left and right) and life has improved. Looking forward to your next videos. 😘😘😘
Year out from a tibial plafond dislocation and fracture, just starting to feel mostly normal other than a general ache all the time but back to 10k steps a day at least. One day will have to decide on the fusion vs. Joint replacement but till then I’ll be hiking …. Soon
Hi Jamie. Thanks for showing us the way ahead. I cannot find the MBTs Zee range. They don't sell them anymore Do you know what is the most similar model to this one? I want to walk again ! Thanks
Hey buddy, I’ve watched all your Videos. Thank you so much you’ve educated people who are going through ankle fusion who are going to go through ankle fusion to make the right decision. Thank you my friend my question is how are your joints in your foot do you get pain?
Hello, many thanks for your great channel ! I'm at end stage right ankle O-A and MBTs have significantly helped me get through these last two years. Its gotten worse and I'm now facing options of either a (1) two stage replacement (for subtalar fusing and some bone grafting cleanup in the talus then followed by a replacement) or (2) fusion of both the tibiotalar joint and also the subtalar. I saw your Thailand hike which was impressive. I enjoy hiking. I'm 65 and as short as 1.5 year ago I could do ~10 miles and 3000 ft altitude gain ( and very supportive lace up braces) but with much less rock scrambling than your video. Post operation, I would like to be able to do fire road style trails but with ~10% incline/decline. Do you have an feel for what inclines/decline % slopes you can do post fusion but with your best shoe option? Greatly appreciate any insight you have on this ... or any of you post fusion followers. Thanks!
Hello. Many thanks for your information. It's really help me a lot. I'm come from Vietnam so my English isn't very well. I had my fusion ankle on March 22 cause of arthritis after talus fracture. Can i ask you some questions? Time for cast? And active/ passive ankle ROM? What is the first exercise you do? How long after the surgeon you walk, weight bearing ? Thank you so much!
this is incredible and very enlightening you see your adrenaline rush. I am happy for you. However how did you couple hours or next day, did your knees, hip or back hurt? did you feel any instability by depending on other joints? Thank you for sharing the pictures were beautiful. oh also forgot about the shoes how would they compare to other shoes such as honka, new balance as far as being true to size and width?
No pain in knees, hip or back after hike. I was very happy I was able to complete it pain free. No instability either, the MBT Zee trainers really helped. Sorry I’m not sure about size comparisons with other trainers. With the MBTs I wear my normal shoe size
Hi I am now just over 8mth of having ankle fusion your chats have help I do still get a of pain and still got a bit big after a long day in wellies boots but thing it because it not a rocker shoes just wish they do more shoes for lady's
This is amazing. I had a fusion in December 2021. I have recently cleared to walk and always nervous. I haven't bought the shoes you recommended in your videos. Do you still deal with swelling? I still have a lot of selling in my ankle throughout the day.
I bought a wedge pillow and keep my foot elevated above my heart as much as possible I had my surgery 7 weeks ago I've had no problem with swelling at all hope that helps.
I can’t thank you enough for sharing your experience on ankle fusion. God always bless you. I have met with a major accident on 4th march. My ankle got hollow because the bone got crushed and ligaments were gone. I have not been able to walk from past 4 months and my surgeons are planning for ankle fusion. I am in so much deliemma about surgery . Will i be limping ? Please tell me about it.
You shouldn’t limp no, check out my other videos. One of them shows me walking. I strongly suggest buying MBT Zee trainers with the rocker bottom sole. I find it a bit awkward and sometimes pain to walk bare foot but with those trainers I can walk all day
@@anklefusionguy thank you so much. Please tell me how was the recovery period after ankle fusion? Was it extremely painful? .I live in India. Does MBT company deliver shoes to India?
@@hemamunjal105 I don’t remember it being so bad. Pain for a week or two after the operation. I needed pain killers for at least a few weeks, then the pain was normal. Took about 6 or 8 weeks before I could put any weight through it. Then slowly putting weight through with crutches. It is quite a long process so be patient. I’m pretty sure you can get MBTs delivered around the world. I sometimes get them from America, even on eBay from Israel once. Try different websites, not just the MBT website. Some sizes are more rare. Good luck with your operation, stay in touch
@@anklefusionguy thank you for huge support and answering all the queries🥺🥺🥺.. i have my surgery scheduled next month around mid of august. I am a dentist and i just want to live a normal life , without pain. Hoping i can walk on my own after ankle fusion. I hope i will meet you one day and say thanks in person🥺🥺
Just discovered your channel hope you will post more. I've had a micro fracture under my talus which is about 6 yrs old and I now sit here with my ankle on ice and I'm thinking it's come to the end of my repair and need another operation. So hence watching your channel, I have a few questions. When you have an ankle fusion I read the bones going out to the toes work more and you eventually get arthritis in them, is that true? Also can you ride a mountain bike for long distance without hurting your knee or foot? I train in the gym a lot and use the assault bike and ski erg for cardio, will I still be able to use these? Can you put a fin on and scuba dive? Does the foot with the fusion put more pressure on the knee and impact it in the long run? Like wear it out? Thanks for your answers if you have the time
Sorry about this, I heard for some people fusion doesn’t work. Have you tried rocker bottom MBT trainers? Without these I would have some pain walking. They allow me to be pain free with fusion
Hey there. I appreciate your videos. I’m 28yrs old and after a horrible accident and failed Destraction Arthoplasty surgery. I’m scheduled to have an Ankle Fusion on May 19th next week. Honestly I am quite nervous because I had the choice between fusion or ankle replacement and I keep thinking maybe I should go with the replacement. Did your doctor tell you that you could do a replacement at any point if you ever did need to? And would you? I’m just worried about getting arthritis in my other joints… how has that been for you?
Hey, so the replacement was mentioned by the doctor but he told me that this was usually recommended to older patients because of the short shelf life of an ankle replacement. I was told the fusion is given to younger people because it lasts longer. I haven’t had problems with arthritis in other surrounding joints but I know it is a potential problem I may face in the future. A guy commented on my videos who had fusion 15 years ago and he appears to be ok. I’m happy with my decision of the fusion because I couldn’t walk without crutches before it. It has improved my quality of life especially with using the MBT rocker bottom shoes. There are things I can’t do but to be honest I try to focus on all the things I can do which is still a lot! good luck with your surgery bro and remember there is life after fusion 💪🏼
@@anklefusionguy hey bro appreciate the reply! I just had my surgery 2 days ago so I’m on the recovery path now. I did want to ask did they do anything to your Subtalur Joint? They only fused your Talus joint right?… so for me I had a ton of scar tissue everywhere in my ankle that had also been why I had pain and no mobility anywhere so during the surgery they open up my subtalur joint and cleaned it all out to hopefully give me some better side mobility and then also lengthened my Achilles’ tendon to give me 5 more degrees for the fusion so that I would have better walking motion. The pain hasn’t been too bad but I’ve also been used to this since it’s technically my 6th surgery on my ankle within the last 2-3 years.
@@marioalvarez5215 I only had the talus joint fused. Nothing with the subtalar joint. Sounds like you’ve had a similar number of operations to me. Stay positive bro, good luck
I can walk up and down stairs with a fused ankle but I’m not going to do a video on that at the moment. push ups are fine of course because that is upper body
I'm getting close to the solution of full fusion and just wondered how you cope with uneven surfaces for example a beach? I have the impression that I will just fall over due to the foot being fully fused so there's no flexibility on the foot
Not as well as I used to but I still can yes. I wear my all black MBT trainers with jeans whenever I go out to a bar etc…. You can also get rocker bottom shoes that could work.
I usually walk about 10k steps a day. Sometimes up to 15k. I am sports Teacher so quite an active job and I am on my feet a lot of the time. Ankle is fine except after 12k steps it starts to. Become a bit sore
@@rameshprajapati886 I mostly do resistance training (3 or 4 times per week). I go out on my bike once or twice a week (should go more but currently busy at work). I also play cricket at wkends in the summer, my cricket season has just finished.
Hi sir on an average what is the distance you can walk pain free without thinking about ur ankle .As previously told you my job is physically challenging and if incase of any emergency can a person run, sometimes we face sea storms while working on deck and its very important to run towards a solid structure and hold it .And what is the risk of developing arthritis in nearby joint.
I can walk up to about 12 thousand steps a day pain free. After that I feel it. Some days I still walk 20k because of my job. I am on my feet a lot. I can’t run very well but some people can with a fusion. I can sort of run with small quick steps. I think you would be able to get to a structure on a boat because it would be a short distance. I was told by my surgeon that the joints in my foot (surrounding the ankle) and possibly the knee might get arthritis in the future. It was a risk I was willing to take because I couldn’t walk without acute pain. I needed crutches to around for 3 years. If I get arthritis in the surrounding joints I will deal with that as best I can. Good luck
Hi! Do you have IG, FB or other social network to follow you? Of course I´m gonna have to have an ankle fusion on the next weeks/months after an old ankle fracture on 2005 and years of playing basketball as I was Michael Jordan :P Thanks a lot for your videos. Find you and read all the comments of the people is being a heal to prepare myself for my "next" lifestyle. Peace out.
Bro I am facing the same ankle injury My doctor suggested me to ankle fusion I have a doubt ..after ankle fusion is it possible to claim up mountain or running on flat surface...can u please answer this question..?
Running is a bit awkward but it can be done. I run a bit when I play cricket. I wouldn’t go out for a long run though, a bike is better for cardio. Climbing a mountain might be tricky depending on the angle/ steepness of it. If it’s not too steep it would be ok. If you google Steve Backshaw. He has a fused ankle and still hikes up mountains. Good luck
I'm getting my ankle fusion tomorrow on 4/27. I'm 23 yrs old and I'm truly excited. I was so worried that I wouldn't be able to get back to my old life and finding you on TH-cam has shown me that I can and I will be able too. Thank you for the videos and for helping us understand and not be so worried.
You’re welcome, good luck with your operation and recovery. Stay positive 👍🏼
@@anklefusionguy will do, so excited can't even sleep. Thanks again man!!
I’m 24 and I had my operation on my right ankle seven months ago and it wasn’t as bad as I thought it would be and thanks to this channel I was able to be positive about it and now I’m just walking with a limp let’s just say getting used to my new walk 😅😅😅good luck with the op 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Hey man! How has your recovery gone? I’m in for a tripple ome next month! Have you got any advice or tips.
@javeir how r u now??
Hi, Thanks for all your videos, my story I’m about 4 weeks out of my ankle fusion ( 8 screws & a plate) I’ve been in a hard cast for about 2 weeks. I’m 65 years old . I’m an avid road cyclist & love to work out .& walking. There’s not much information on post operations in regards to ankle fusion so I have found your videos very informative. Obviously when you live an active lifestyle & you under go this type of surgery & initially your hopping around on one leg it could be discouraging. So again thanks for the videos. Take care 👍🏽
Another great video mate,youdefinitely make me much more positive about my right ankle fusion coming up very shortly
Thanks for the great content. Your videos helped me make an informed decision with regard to my own ankle fusion surgery. It's been two months since my surgery and I'm just starting to put weight on it. I tumbled down the side of a waterfall while hiking 20 months ago which ultimately led to my ankle fusion. This gives me confidence that I can get out there again, albeit a little more mindful of where I step😁. Thank you so much for the video's, they really are appreciated.
You’re welcome. Just happy to help. There is definitely life after fusion. Good luck with your recovery 👍🏼
@@anklefusionguy Hey, video idea for you, what to expect after surgery chronicling your steps of recover. How long it took to get off crutches, out of walking boot, walking with your current stride, how long before you could walk 5km, etc.. I'm going through it right now and I am finding my expectations and reality are two different things. Obviously everyone is different but I would like to hear how about your progression.
Hey thanks for the video idea but unfortunately I would struggle with this. I honestly don’t remember a lot of the details in terms of recovery times etc….
I should have made some videos immediately after fusion but I have made the videos 4 years later. any other video ideas would be welcomed, thanks
Great to see you back. What a magnificent accomplishment. Leg strengthening for sure!!!! Bravo!
Good job Mate
Mbt shoes are must. I had my ankle fusion 7 weeks ago. I purchase MB T sandals for $300 maybe 10-15 years ago and wore them until they were out 😆 I am looking to purchase a few pairs now that I had my surgery done. I shattered it 37 years ago I am 55 and I finally decided to have it done. So far, it's the best thing I've ever done 🤞😆 I'm so sorry, I forgot to thank you for your videos I've been watching them very helpful thank you so much 😃❤
Just two months after my ankle fusion I found your channel and Im a competitive athlete and the video you did on heel elevated squats made it so much easier to work out on my legs and now I’m just getting used to my new walk basically I’m limping but people don’t really notice it so thanks again 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽❤️❤️❤️and honestly those mountains look scary for someone with a fused ankle 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Great to hear! Glad I managed to help. We drove most the way up the mountain and so the hike is only the last bit and it’s not so steep. I was a bit apprehensive before but so glad I did it 👍🏼
Stay in touch, be good to hear your progress with training etc…
@@anklefusionguy we will keep in touch with you bro and thank you again for the motivation we really needed someone like you to cover things like these 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
My dr said i’ll be able to hike after my ankle fusion and i just dont understand how!! You’re amazing
Yeah you’ll be fine. I would strongly recommend getting a pair of the MBT Zee range, they enabled me to complete the hike 👍🏼 good luck with your operation and recovery
@@anklefusionguy thank you.
Hi, these videos are helping any anxious feelings I have about my next stage. I'm 33 and damaged my R ankle. I've had two micro fractures surgeries and a bone graft as a cyst formed in the talus. My surgeon suggested that one more arthroscopy has a significant chance a failure, with the next option being a fusion. I was worried about losing an fitness lifestyle (probably slightly still am). Thank you for the vlogs
Thanks for sharing. I'm doing a 26 mile 3 day backpacking trip at the end of next month in Colorado (Maroon Bells Four Pass Loop). Been doing daily 5 mile walks around town and foot/ankle stretches at night to get ready. Haven't done a trek this extreme since ankle fusions on both my feet in 2010. Hammocking will keep my feet up overnight though :) Otherwise, I'm very actively involved in cycling since my surgeries but I live in CO so gotta grind it out!
This is an impressive challenge with fused ankles. Good luck and let me know how it goes 👍🏼
I had my ankle fused at the end of 2019 and I just found this channel, this is inspiring! Thank you
Hey man I just had my ankle fused am on 4.5 months now ... can you give me an update as to how it is going with you ??
I have experienced significant improvement in my pain levels previous to having the fusion. That said it’s not perfect, I can’t sleep very comfortably and returning to the gym has been a bit of a struggle. My arthritic pain is almost completely gone but I have noticed my foot dealing with a lot of pain more lately from compensating the lack of ankle movement. I hope that helps it does get better and following your pt plan is helpful but I would encourage you if you can to take advantage of as much physical therapy as possible
Hey man, I just had an ankle fusion 10 1/2 weeks ago starting and an air I’m putting a little bit of weight on my fused ankle. I’ve noticed the heel pain and where I had bone grafting just wondering how long until it goes away the pain and how are you doing right now, sir if you don’t mind me asking.
I have hiked 18 miles in the mountains and i have my right ankle fused
Thank you for posting our brother. I just had an ankle fusion 10 1/2 weeks ago and I was concerned that I’ll never be able to hike again. Just wondering how long does it take usually to start walking pain-free if you don’t mind me asking your story.
Hey man, bad ankles run in my family. I was so ashamed that I always wore socks. After discovering your channel my ankles are so much better (both left and right) and life has improved. Looking forward to your next videos. 😘😘😘
Year out from a tibial plafond dislocation and fracture, just starting to feel mostly normal other than a general ache all the time but back to 10k steps a day at least. One day will have to decide on the fusion vs. Joint replacement but till then I’ll be hiking …. Soon
Hi Jamie. Thanks for showing us the way ahead.
I cannot find the MBTs Zee range. They don't sell them anymore
Do you know what is the most similar model to this one?
I want to walk again !
Thanks
@@TheDbartolome hey. I think the. OST similar model are the GT MBT
💪🏼💪🏼👏🏼 Well done
Hey buddy, I’ve watched all your Videos. Thank you so much you’ve educated people who are going through ankle fusion who are going to go through ankle fusion to make the right decision. Thank you my friend my question is how are your joints in your foot do you get pain?
No pain in my foot. Last year my toes hurt a bit but that went away. Not sure what it was
Hello, many thanks for your great channel ! I'm at end stage right ankle O-A and MBTs have significantly helped me get through these last two years. Its gotten worse and I'm now facing options of either a (1) two stage replacement (for subtalar fusing and some bone grafting cleanup in the talus then followed by a replacement) or (2) fusion of both the tibiotalar joint and also the subtalar.
I saw your Thailand hike which was impressive. I enjoy hiking. I'm 65 and as short as 1.5 year ago I could do ~10 miles and 3000 ft altitude gain ( and very supportive lace up braces) but with much less rock scrambling than your video.
Post operation, I would like to be able to do fire road style trails but with ~10% incline/decline. Do you have an feel for what inclines/decline % slopes you can do post fusion but with your best shoe option? Greatly appreciate any insight you have on this ... or any of you post fusion followers. Thanks!
Hello. Many thanks for your information. It's really help me a lot. I'm come from Vietnam so my English isn't very well. I had my fusion ankle on March 22 cause of arthritis after talus fracture. Can i ask you some questions? Time for cast? And active/ passive ankle ROM? What is the first exercise you do? How long after the surgeon you walk, weight bearing ?
Thank you so much!
this is incredible and very enlightening you see your adrenaline rush. I am happy for you. However how did you couple hours or next day, did your knees, hip or back hurt? did you feel any instability by depending on other joints? Thank you for sharing the pictures were beautiful.
oh also forgot about the shoes how would they compare to other shoes such as honka, new balance as far as being true to size and width?
No pain in knees, hip or back after hike. I was very happy I was able to complete it pain free. No instability either, the MBT Zee trainers really helped. Sorry I’m not sure about size comparisons with other trainers. With the MBTs I wear my normal shoe size
Parabéns ! Também fiz artodrese de tornozelo, não é fácil....porém a vida continua.
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Hi I am now just over 8mth of having ankle fusion your chats have help I do still get a of pain and still got a bit big after a long day in wellies boots but thing it because it not a rocker shoes just wish they do more shoes for lady's
MBT do rocker shoes, not sure how many though.
How are you, my friend
Good thank you. Ankle is feeling good recently, training my legs at the gym I think is helping alot 💪🏼
This is amazing. I had a fusion in December 2021. I have recently cleared to walk and always nervous. I haven't bought the shoes you recommended in your videos. Do you still deal with swelling? I still have a lot of selling in my ankle throughout the day.
No I don’t have swelling anymore although my ankle is still discoloured. It looks bruised under the skin but not pain. Good luck with your recovery
I bought a wedge pillow and keep my foot elevated above my heart as much as possible I had my surgery 7 weeks ago I've had no problem with swelling at all hope that helps.
I can’t thank you enough for sharing your experience on ankle fusion. God always bless you. I have met with a major accident on 4th march. My ankle got hollow because the bone got crushed and ligaments were gone. I have not been able to walk from past 4 months and my surgeons are planning for ankle fusion. I am in so much deliemma about surgery . Will i be limping ? Please tell me about it.
You shouldn’t limp no, check out my other videos. One of them shows me walking. I strongly suggest buying MBT Zee trainers with the rocker bottom sole. I find it a bit awkward and sometimes pain to walk bare foot but with those trainers I can walk all day
@@anklefusionguy thank you so much. Please tell me how was the recovery period after ankle fusion? Was it extremely painful? .I live in India. Does MBT company deliver shoes to India?
@@hemamunjal105 I don’t remember it being so bad. Pain for a week or two after the operation. I needed pain killers for at least a few weeks, then the pain was normal. Took about 6 or 8 weeks before I could put any weight through it. Then slowly putting weight through with crutches. It is quite a long process so be patient. I’m pretty sure you can get MBTs delivered around the world. I sometimes get them from America, even on eBay from Israel once. Try different websites, not just the MBT website. Some sizes are more rare. Good luck with your operation, stay in touch
@@anklefusionguy thank you for huge support and answering all the queries🥺🥺🥺.. i have my surgery scheduled next month around mid of august. I am a dentist and i just want to live a normal life , without pain. Hoping i can walk on my own after ankle fusion. I hope i will meet you one day and say thanks in person🥺🥺
Just discovered your channel hope you will post more. I've had a micro fracture under my talus which is about 6 yrs old and I now sit here with my ankle on ice and I'm thinking it's come to the end of my repair and need another operation. So hence watching your channel, I have a few questions.
When you have an ankle fusion I read the bones going out to the toes work more and you eventually get arthritis in them, is that true?
Also can you ride a mountain bike for long distance without hurting your knee or foot?
I train in the gym a lot and use the assault bike and ski erg for cardio, will I still be able to use these?
Can you put a fin on and scuba dive?
Does the foot with the fusion put more pressure on the knee and impact it in the long run? Like wear it out?
Thanks for your answers if you have the time
Hi mate had ankle fusion in April been looking for these MBT z in size 11 can't find
You have to look every where on the internet. There’s currently some on eBay.
I am leaving from India my uncle fracture season surgery
I had my ankle fusion done 2 years ago but still pain
Sorry about this, I heard for some people fusion doesn’t work. Have you tried rocker bottom MBT trainers? Without these I would have some pain walking. They allow me to be pain free with fusion
Hey there. I appreciate your videos. I’m 28yrs old and after a horrible accident and failed Destraction Arthoplasty surgery. I’m scheduled to have an Ankle Fusion on May 19th next week. Honestly I am quite nervous because I had the choice between fusion or ankle replacement and I keep thinking maybe I should go with the replacement. Did your doctor tell you that you could do a replacement at any point if you ever did need to? And would you? I’m just worried about getting arthritis in my other joints… how has that been for you?
Hey, so the replacement was mentioned by the doctor but he told me that this was usually recommended to older patients because of the short shelf life of an ankle replacement. I was told the fusion is given to younger people because it lasts longer. I haven’t had problems with arthritis in other surrounding joints but I know it is a potential problem I may face in the future. A guy commented on my videos who had fusion 15 years ago and he appears to be ok. I’m happy with my decision of the fusion because I couldn’t walk without crutches before it. It has improved my quality of life especially with using the MBT rocker bottom shoes. There are things I can’t do but to be honest I try to focus on all the things I can do which is still a lot! good luck with your surgery bro and remember there is life after fusion 💪🏼
@@anklefusionguy hey bro appreciate the reply! I just had my surgery 2 days ago so I’m on the recovery path now. I did want to ask did they do anything to your Subtalur Joint? They only fused your Talus joint right?… so for me I had a ton of scar tissue everywhere in my ankle that had also been why I had pain and no mobility anywhere so during the surgery they open up my subtalur joint and cleaned it all out to hopefully give me some better side mobility and then also lengthened my Achilles’ tendon to give me 5 more degrees for the fusion so that I would have better walking motion. The pain hasn’t been too bad but I’ve also been used to this since it’s technically my 6th surgery on my ankle within the last 2-3 years.
@@marioalvarez5215 I only had the talus joint fused. Nothing with the subtalar joint. Sounds like you’ve had a similar number of operations to me. Stay positive bro, good luck
Brother one help from beside can u provide the video of walking in upstairs and downstairs can able do the push ups
I can walk up and down stairs with a fused ankle but I’m not going to do a video on that at the moment. push ups are fine of course because that is upper body
I'm getting close to the solution of full fusion and just wondered how you cope with uneven surfaces for example a beach? I have the impression that I will just fall over due to the foot being fully fused so there's no flexibility on the foot
No it’s fine. Actually a beach is more comfortable than walking on a hard surface. The bones and small joints in your foot enable you to balance 👍🏼
maybe it's a silly question. but I want to know if you can dance with ankle fusión?
Not as well as I used to but I still can yes. I wear my all black MBT trainers with jeans whenever I go out to a bar etc….
You can also get rocker bottom shoes that could work.
Hello mate. I just wanna ask how many montha after your fusion before your walking speed returned?
Approximately 14 weeks 👍🏼
@@anklefusionguy thank you bro. My pace is slowly returning too. I shared your posts to the group who had ankle fusion.
How much distance do you walk in a day and standing time also
I usually walk about 10k steps a day. Sometimes up to 15k. I am sports Teacher so quite an active job and I am on my feet a lot of the time. Ankle is fine except after 12k steps it starts to. Become a bit sore
@@anklefusionguy Sir,How do your stay active with 10k steps in a day. Do ride cycle??
@@rameshprajapati886 I mostly do resistance training (3 or 4 times per week). I go out on my bike once or twice a week (should go more but currently busy at work). I also play cricket at wkends in the summer, my cricket season has just finished.
You could swim for cardio also (I don’t enjoy swimming)
@@anklefusionguy i also don't enjoy swimming.
I have arthritis on the bottom part of my ankle/foot. Any recommendations for that?
Sorry I’m not a doctor. You would have to seek professional help with that and see what they recommend. Good luck
Hi sir on an average what is the distance you can walk pain free without thinking about ur ankle
.As previously told you my job is physically challenging and if incase of any emergency can a person run, sometimes we face sea storms while working on deck and its very important to run towards a solid structure and hold it .And what is the risk of developing arthritis in nearby joint.
I can walk up to about 12 thousand steps a day pain free. After that I feel it. Some days I still walk 20k because of my job. I am on my feet a lot. I can’t run very well but some people can with a fusion. I can sort of run with small quick steps. I think you would be able to get to a structure on a boat because it would be a short distance. I was told by my surgeon that the joints in my foot (surrounding the ankle) and possibly the knee might get arthritis in the future. It was a risk I was willing to take because I couldn’t walk without acute pain. I needed crutches to around for 3 years. If I get arthritis in the surrounding joints I will deal with that as best I can. Good luck
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Sir I am really impressed by your motivation and possitive attitude
Hope to meet you one day if destiny allows.
Regards
Hi, can you drive also a car? I need also a ankle fusion.
Yeah driving is not a problem, I forgot into a bit more detail in my video ‘answering common questions’. All the best
Hi! Do you have IG, FB or other social network to follow you? Of course I´m gonna have to have an ankle fusion on the next weeks/months after an old ankle fracture on 2005 and years of playing basketball as I was Michael Jordan :P
Thanks a lot for your videos. Find you and read all the comments of the people is being a heal to prepare myself for my "next" lifestyle. Peace out.
Yeah sure bro: jamblack_85 (insta)
Glad to be some help and good luck with the fusion 💪🏼
Bro I am facing the same ankle injury
My doctor suggested me to ankle fusion
I have a doubt ..after ankle fusion is it possible to claim up mountain or running on flat surface...can u please answer this question..?
Running is a bit awkward but it can be done. I run a bit when I play cricket. I wouldn’t go out for a long run though, a bike is better for cardio. Climbing a mountain might be tricky depending on the angle/ steepness of it. If it’s not too steep it would be ok. If you google Steve Backshaw. He has a fused ankle and still hikes up mountains. Good luck
Parabéns ! Também fiz artodrese de tornozelo, não é fácil....porém a vida continua.