Dear all ,

Iam having foot fusion in november dont know date yet am waiting for assessment appt to come through.

Iam having bone taken from my r hip to be placed in fusion site not looking forward to this but hopefully will be ok.
Dose anyone know how long the op takes to be done and do u have to stay in at all?

Cant wait to get it over with... :nono: :nono: :nono: :nono: :nono: :nono:

Dolphin 43

which bones are you having fused and why??? If you don't mind me asking! Thanks.

Are you having one joint or more fused?

To all,

Iam having more than one joint fused and might ask if they can do my big toe too as i have loads of pain when i walk iam having this done for pain relife as i have servre arthritis in my forefoot and is complete agony i know many of u know what i mean with foot problems just hope this will correct it.

Will let u know the date of op ok.

dolphin43

I have a student that had a similar surgery. His hip was very painful. Ask about donor bone. I have had this used in my neck twice with no problems. It may not work for the foot, but it is worth a try. Good luck!