Arthrodesis

[Lurch]

Has anyone out there had a triple arthrodesis? My ankle is becoming increasingly painful and the podiatrist says this is the only option left. I had two angle surgeries which failed and I have two broken/bent screws in there that can not be removed. The surgery ends up with me still having movement on the x and y axis but no ability to yaw. In other words, flat terrain no problem, but if I step on a rock, my foot remains level, and can’t angle upwards(or downwards). Anyone having this done, your input would be appreciated!

 

[hikentravel1234]

Has anyone out there had a triple arthrodesis? My ankle is becoming increasingly painful and the podiatrist says this is the only option left. I had two angle surgeries which failed and I have two broken/bent screws in there that can not be removed. The surgery ends up with me still having movement on the x and y axis but no ability to yaw. In other words, flat terrain no problem, but if I step on a rock, my foot remains level, and can’t angle upwards(or downwards). Anyone having this done, your input would be appreciated!

While there are some great surgical podiatrists out there, I would suggest you also be seen at a well known foot and ankle center (orthopedic MD who specializes in foot and ankle surgery.

 

[henrythedog]

Has anyone out there had a triple arthrodesis? My ankle is becoming increasingly painful and the podiatrist says this is the only option left. I had two angle surgeries which failed and I have two broken/bent screws in there that can not be removed. The surgery ends up with me still having movement on the x and y axis but no ability to yaw. In other words, flat terrain no problem, but if I step on a rock, my foot remains level, and can’t angle upwards(or downwards). Anyone having this done, your input would be appreciated!

A friend had a procedure which sounds similar to (or perhaps more than) the one you describe. After a stroke his left foot drooped so he had the ankle fused. He walks virtually normally now; although it took a while to adjust. He switched to an automatic car; otherwise life goes on as normal. It was a ‘better than the alternative’ procedure.