Ankle fusion

[Aukai]

The ankle joint is serviceable as is, but, I was told I'm impressive. The rest of the foot has a bunch of issues. The fibula is grinding on the lateral ankle, the other foot bones are out of place by as much as 50%, and grinding bone on bone. The big toe is fused, and has bone spurs. But I'm impressive
Trying a foot brace for now

 

[Ulma Doctor]

The ankle joint is serviceable as is, but, I was told I'm impressive. The rest of the foot has a bunch of issues. The fibula is grinding on the lateral ankle, the other foot bones are out of place by as much as 50%, and grinding bone on bone. The big toe is fused, and has bone spurs. But I'm impressive
Trying a foot brace for now

If i use the word impressive at work, that usually means someone went beyond the call of duty to make something FUBAR

 

[Aukai]

My foot is impressively fubared

 

[westerner]

My right foot, ankle and knee are not standard equipment, from birth. They have served me well so far, but the writing is on the wall. I appreciate any further input on this subject.
My Dad has his ankle fused at about 10 years of age (polio), and he adapted well, but he admitted he was "crippled".

 

[Aukai]

One of the drawbacks if/when I get the bones fixed is that no weight bearing for 3 months.....

 

[dirty tools]

Word of warning
DO NOT use a foot doctor for the surgery
get a specialist that don’t this ty of special surgery

 

[Aukai]

I am consulting with an orthopedic surgeon who's specialty is foot reconstruction. I have a new, but OTC foot brace with an inflatable cushion in the arch. That combined with the orthotic insole, walking is more comfortable. The lateral metal braces, and the wrap it's self is not unbearable, but it's hot, and will take some getting used to.

 

[tq60]

Get a custom brace.

Ours works very well, they make a cast of your foot and make one from that.

Be sure you hold your foot straight.

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[Aukai]

I inquired, but was given the otc. I have to travel inter island, get a rental car, and return after the appointment, so going back, and forth for appointments is cumbersome...This is definitely an improvement. I did have the orthotic molded from the podiatrist.