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Preparation for total ankle replacement

Joint Replacements | Last Active: Oct 15, 2022 | Replies (16)

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@ankle1969

My ankle from 69 has made a major impact in my life. Pins, bone grafts, but that was about the best available in those years. The ankle has caused many other problems, I do not want to discourage anyone. I have followed replacements for many years with top surgeons. They were just not a good solution for my injury. Maybe now, finally, but only yet to be determined with all the old hardware. We will see. All of the advice I have read is excellent, and everyone listen to it from this understanding group. I highly recommend yoga for balance, and PT as needed. Energy healing is also excellent to learn, as well as meditation.

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You are very brave, and resilient and strong - and positive! Yeah 1969 was a long time ago, and things have certainly advanced.

But ankles are the trickiest, hardest joint to fix. As you noted, pins and bone grafts, and that's if surgery is even possible.

Are surgeons really doing ankle replacements now, like knees and hips? I have to look that up. I have a friend with chronic ankle problems.

Thanks ankle. All the best! Joe