foot fusion - Foot Problems Message Board

Bearsnumber1 · 01-07-2008, 11:25 AM

I have to decide to either fuse my foot in multiple places or amputate. I am curious if anybody has had a fusion and been able to be active afterwords or not. My doctor says I can but my therapist plus some articles I read say otherwise. If anybody has a had a ankle, heel or arch fusion if you could give me feed back it would bee much appreciated.

Thanks

vicher59 · 01-07-2008, 02:01 PM

Ouch! I'm into week 5 of ankle fusion..so far it's not been too bad, still NWB, I don't know what will happen when the cast comes off....I haven't had much pain at all and I can get around pretty good with my wheel chair and walker. amputation sounds pretty drastic...good luck!

Bearsnumber1 · 01-07-2008, 02:45 PM

Thanks for the input and good luck to you on your healing

elk lake · 01-11-2008, 11:17 AM

I guess it depends on the nature of your injury and whether you have other medical conditions. Amputation sounds pretty extreme. I am recovering from a triple arthrodesis (fusion of 3 joints of the hind foot) and it's been long, but easy. The key is to find a doctor who has plenty of experience with your kind of problem. Best of luck.

Bearsnumber1 · 01-11-2008, 11:30 AM

Have they told you about what kind of activity you would be able to do once your healed?