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Board: Foot Problems 04-15-2013, 11:44 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 302
Posted By kimberp
Re: Post-traumatic ankle arthritis

Hello :)

I am 6 weeks post STAR and am 45 years old. Tried distraction arthroplasty TWICE and didn't work either time. My suggestion would be have the TAR - you are the perfect age for it and...
Board: Foot Problems 04-13-2013, 08:39 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 233
Posted By kimberp
Re: Ankle replacement questions

I was non weight bearing for 6 weeks (just allowed to walk on Thursday!) but it really depends on your dr as they all seem to do things a little differently, and on how your X-rays look at the 4-6...
Board: Foot Problems 04-06-2012, 03:17 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,228
Posted By kimberp
Re: OATS Procedure on right ankle Out patient

Glad to hear things are going well. Swelling in your ankle and foot is normal which is why they say to keep it elevated - you are only 3 weeks out. You will have swelling for up until about a year....
Board: Foot Problems 01-06-2012, 05:51 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,444
Posted By kimberp
Re: OATS recovery: how long until desk work?

Another OATS'er here..

I had it done in 2008 and had the traditional plugs taken from my knee, osteotomy and I have to agree with Dizzi...two weeks minimum.

If you have traditional OATS,...
Board: Foot Problems 01-05-2012, 09:41 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 14,799
Posted By kimberp
Re: ankle OCD surgery post Op

Sorry you are going through this..been there!

Did you have micro fracture done? If so, when I had mine it was 6 weeks nwb so it sounds like he is a bit aggressive with his expectations because...
Board: Foot Problems 12-24-2011, 02:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 985
Posted By kimberp
Re: And I thought the worst was over!!

Oh cloud, so sorry to hear this. Sounds like maybe your foot got worse while compensating for the other all this time?

Your 2011 sounds like mine, just had my 4th surgery of this year on...
Board: Foot Problems 10-28-2011, 12:46 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,973
Posted By kimberp
Re: subtalar joint fusion as part of flat foot rec.

Is there another doctor you can see for another opinion.. Or two? A triple fusion at your age is a big decision so I would hope there are other doctors you can speak with.

I just had a subtalar...
Board: Foot Problems 10-16-2011, 07:14 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 792
Posted By kimberp
Re: Ankle OATs Surgery in few days...

I had OATS in 2008 but used plugs from my knee. Mine was also my left.

I was in the hospital for 3 nights. The first 2 weeks were pretty intense pain wise so I couldn't see doing anything during...
Board: Foot Problems 09-23-2011, 05:10 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 733
Posted By kimberp
Re: scar tissue pain after OCD talus drilling?

Hello, fellow OCD'er here :wave:

I hate to agree with your OS and I know it is hard but you need to massage and desensitize the scar, otherwise it will be another surgery to release it.
I am...
Board: Foot Problems 08-17-2011, 10:18 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,341
Posted By kimberp
Re: Any "OATS" Veterans Experiencing Posterior Tibial Tendonitis?

I am 3 years post OATS and while plugs incorporated successfully, my knee has never had one pain even right after they took the plugs out, I do have degenerative arthritis in my ankle joint and my...
Board: Foot Problems 06-21-2011, 07:55 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 893
Posted By kimberp
Re: Question for those with ankle/subtalar fusions

Good news! Please keep us posted on how your PT progresses!

I saw both of my surgeons yesterday and got copies of my OR notes and learned that when they were doing my subtalar fusion, my subtalar...
Board: Foot Problems 06-12-2011, 01:48 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,903
Posted By kimberp
Re: Just diagnosed with Osteochondritis dissecans

Costco,

Good to hear you are not in pain as it gives you time to research. The OCD will grow in time, faster depending upon your activity level so you want to do something before you get to...
Board: Foot Problems 04-28-2011, 01:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 527
Posted By kimberp
Re: 2nd OCD Drilling Success Stories

Julie,

I too had an OCD and failed drilling once and ended up having OATS and these boards have been great, but just wanted to say don't get discouraged if you don't get many success stories on...
Board: Foot Problems 02-21-2011, 10:04 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,480
Posted By kimberp
Re: Severe pain after Osteochondral Lesion repair

TC,

As a fellow OCD'er I thought my story might help ...

I too had microfracture done on my 7x9x5 deep OCD back in August of 07 and ended up having OATS done in October 08 because the pains...
Board: Foot Problems 02-07-2011, 01:44 PM
Replies: 271
Views: 179,053
Posted By kimberp
Re: Ankle Joint Distraction Surgery Anyone?

Guys,

No, no xrays before or after ... you'll go into the first floor waiting room, then put into the lovely inflatable gown and the iv is done. Dr. R (or F) will come by and say hi and the next...
Board: Foot Problems 09-23-2010, 11:45 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,238
Posted By kimberp
Re: Anyone Have a Postive Outcome??

Lambchop,

Don't get discouraged if you come on here and don't find many positive stories about a particular procedure ... I did that too myself after my first surgery (just had my 4th) and soon...
Board: Orthopedic 08-16-2010, 11:09 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 5,375
Posted By kimberp
Re: Ankel fusion or ankle replacement

Unfortunately you probably will not have a choice in which one to do ... trust me, I need one and just had my 4th ankle surgery in 4 years and can't get a replacement due to my age, and I am 41.
...
Board: Foot Problems 05-16-2008, 10:55 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 17,059
Posted By kimberp
Re: OATS Recovery

Abby,

Thanks for starting this. My OATS procedure is scheduled for August 11th and hearing the recovery stories will help with my anxiety until then.

I am glad to hear the stabbing pains...
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