Tibiotalocalcaneal fusion

You may want to look at the ankle fusion group on yahoo groups which is a good source of information.

I've just had a fusion on 28th Feb following 8 other surgeries!

Well went back to work two weeks ago using a knee scooter which has been a life saver.

Broke in a couple of pairs of rocker sole shoes which were reduced before surgery as I already had severe problems which I presume you had as well. Clarks,sketchers do cheapest, mbt and rynn are much more expensive. Wait until cast is off before buying because you will also need room in shoe for aircast ankle brace which youll wear for a while.

Personally pain has been better than pre op so am expecting better mobility at the end as have been in wheelchair/crutches for most of te past few years.

You tube has videos of people walking post fusion and look very good.discrepancies in leg length etc can be sorted out with a sach foot insert or other orthotic.

Yes you wont be able to jump and probably not run, but after the long recovery walking should be more comfortable.

The surgeon/physio measures length discrepancy but as you've been non weight bearing for six weeks it won't be accurate.

Hopefully today after your x rays you are in an aircast or cam walker and partial weight bearing.

The trick is still elevate your leg as much as possible , it is going to be sore when you put weight on it,particularly as everything will have tightened up, on top of the healing from surgery.

Leg length discrepancy can be allowed for with orthotics (inserts in shoes) and when you start physio you will be assessed for this.

Some cobblers will put rocker soles on existing footwear which may make a more cost effective option for footwear.

Right leg so won't be driving for another two months at least and taxis aren't tax deductable. It's a shame that people abuse the blue badge system so much we dont have temporary permits like in other countries as I have been in wheelchair/crutches on and off for several years and its frustrating when shopmobility places etc only have disabled parking so I can't access easily.

3/4 inch is not so bad I was just about an inch different before surgery and orthotics compensated.

When walking in boot make sure other shoe has nice chunky sole to bring you up to right height. Also only wear one shoe as much as possible as it will be wrecked and unevenly worn so you only have to throw one pair away at end.