Midfoot Arthritis Surgery: Fusion (Arthrodesis)

In response to @njp515 ….i have severe midfoot arthritis (fusion surgery, (only minimally helpful), and Morton’s neuroma. What kind of surgery is being recommended? I am in pain everyday but usually try to ignore it and still walk daily and alway look forward to sleep. The podiatrist I see has no real suggestions for me. I’ve done physical therapy (and still do the at home program) and also exercise in a therapy pool occasionally.

Perhaps check with a physical therapist to ask what their experience is in treating people after the surgery, length of time, degree of success. I would think they have a good handle on outcomes.

Thanks for your reply. Yes, I'm scheduled for fusion surgery of the left foot first, and then 6-10 weeks later for the right foot. I have a very large spur on top of both feet and it limits the kind of shoes I can wear. I'm in pain (maybe level 6 out of 10) everyday as well, but generally have no pain while sleeping. I'm about 15 pounds overweight and in good health. So, are you saying that you had fusion surgery and yet you are still in pain? How long were you non-ambulatory and how long was the complete recuperation? (The additional problem I have is that Medicare has not confirmed authorization for the surgery in an outpatient ambulatory facility). I'm inclined not to go through with the surgery. Thank you!