Bka left leg facing fusion of ankle or bka on right

Spraggs84

i had ankle fusion before eventually having a BKA. My fusion wasn't successful, i had to many bone spurs which impeded function further and the pain was horrific. That doesn't mean all fusions are bad, i know people who've had successful ankle fusions and lead better lives, but that doesn't take into account that you are already an amputee on the other leg.

Its quite a complex situation, personally i would try the ankle fusion because worst case scenario you can have it amputated after if unsuccessful, i appreciate that could be a lot of heart ache for you, but i suppose you need to weigh up the pros and cons or if you want to put yourself through something that could potentially fail.

i can't give any advice other than that as I'm only a single amputee.

hopefully what ever you decide goes well

best wishes

traceyuniped

Thanks Spragg84. The decision has now been almost made for me as it is felt that a fusion will not give me a viable long term result so amputation it is. Thanks again for replying