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ankle fusion
Posted by trina |
Last Reply May 22, 2013
at 17:33
Started June 12, 2008 at 13:07 |
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i hope some one can anwser my questions, i am due to have my ankle fused in my right leg, i am a 28 year female, slightly overweight and a smoker, i am going to have it done in stanmore in september. what i would like to know, is if i would have a normal gait after, would my leg be shorter than the other, would a be able to drive a manual car, as it is in my right leg, what is dancing like, would i be able to wear any type of heels, although i dont really mind as i am over 6ft already, what about going down stairs?? i really hope somebody could help me with some of these questions, i am so scared to go and have this op, and feels that i have no information. |
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Chin up, guys! :)
Posted by Sampy |
Last Reply May 20, 2013
at 13:48
Started April 9, 2013 at 07:34 |
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I see many negative, or worry filled posts on here, and I thought I'd make a POSITIVE one to lighten it up a little. ;) I know many of you are going through a hard time at the moment, but if we focus on the future, and how this will all be worth it in the end - you can make it through! I'm a 23 year old student (yep, still studying with this thing on!), and currently having my right leg lengthened by 4cm (tibia + fibula) via distraction osteogenesis with the Taylor Spatial frame. I had tibial kyphosis (curvature of the tibia). It's been on for about two months now, and I have another three to four-ish to go. I keep telling myself four to five months though, so it makes the time seem to go faster, haha. The Army wouldn't let me in with the 4.2cm difference in leg lengths, couldn't wear high heels because I limped when I walked, friends would always ask about it...just drove me nuts. So that's what made me go, "Screw it. Let's get this fixed." I've had to quit smoking for ... read more |
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It's all worth it in the end
Posted by Cloppie |
Last Reply May 20, 2013
at 07:22
Started May 19, 2013 at 09:06 |
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After 5 months 2 weeks and 1 day with a five ring Ilizarov frame on my right lower leg, yesterday I had it removed. Almost impossible to see what was going on with x-rays but a CT scan showed good connection on a complete break of the upper tibia, so time to get this thing off my leg. The op took around one hour, I think 'cause I was under general, and came round with no frame. Two or three hours recovery in a hospital bed and then discharged after a visit from the physio. The difference is incredible. I could not walk properly with my frame on, even though I was weight bearing in around 4-5 weeks. I had to use crutches to walk with any real speed and the usual problems of stairs, showering and especially sleeping persisted for the entire time I had the frame on. In just 24 hours since having it removed I am walking normally, although my thigh muscles are struggling to keep up, and I slept like a baby. I will post more blogs with some hits and tips I us... read more |
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Ilizarov fixator
Posted by Carl |
Last Reply May 19, 2013
at 19:44
Started May 12, 2013 at 20:30 |
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Hi, I've had my fixator on for 3 weeks now and also a blue elastic band which is tied to the frame and goes under my foot was just wondering if any one else has got this band on and how long u had to keep it on for I'm finding it really uncomfortable. Thanks |
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Rings elastic pins and osteogenesis
Posted by Brendan |
Last Reply May 19, 2013
at 02:51
Started May 19, 2013 at 01:46 |
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Hey y'all, so, Im glad I found this forum. I'm Brendan. 26 yrs old from Pennsylvania. I've been in my rings for 7 months now. I had a sever compound fracture with 9cm of bone loss, severe tissue damage, fractures in my ankle, shattered foot, fractured hip, internal bleeding... You name it Ive had it. My leg was about 65-70% detached at the time of my accident, July 2012. My first fixator was 2 straight bars. In October 2012 I got put into the three rings, below the knee, to start bone stretching and re-growing what was lost. Also known as osteogenesis. Since than I've had pins and a fixator in my foot to correct drop due to calf muscle loss from the initial trauma. That was by far one of the most uncomfortable issues. When those came out after 2-3 months I was thrilled to have even some of the hardware removed. I've had a bone graft op from my hip, I use the elastic bands to prevent drop from taking place again. I use an ems unit to help repair muscle atrop... read more |
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2 cages, clothes??
Posted by CB |
Last Reply May 19, 2013
at 02:24
Started February 15, 2013 at 22:14 |
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Hi, a family member has 2 lower leg cages on & clothing is proving a struggle, does anyone have any ideas? Also I noticed a few queries about best way to sleep, any tips for a ' 2 cager'? |
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one on tomorrow
Posted by pbray |
Last Reply May 19, 2013
at 02:22
Started April 23, 2013 at 19:46 |
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having a four ringer on tomorrow Hooray |
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numbness
Posted by Rosemarie |
Last Reply May 19, 2013
at 02:00
Started May 17, 2013 at 16:48 |
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I have a Tibial Plateau fracture I have 3 rings below the knee & 2 rings above. I had my op 3 weeks ago. I was old the 2 above stay on for 12 weeks and they don't know long the the other 3 will be on yet. I find the ilizarov frame quite comfortable the only thing I don't like is the numb feeling & the burning . I go to physio every week and I'm walking not to bad at the minute. |
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Scars
Posted by Alexa |
Last Reply May 12, 2013
at 16:15
Started March 31, 2013 at 22:14 |
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I need an advice. How bad is the scarring after the frame? my frame was just removed (lower leg). How do people treat scars? How long does it take for them to fade? Are there any good creams that would heal the spots and scars faster? Thank you |
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going mad!!!!
Posted by sue howarth |
Last Reply May 8, 2013
at 17:50
Started April 30, 2013 at 22:34 |
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Had my ficator on 3 months carnt sleep had lots of infetion.had ceelulitis twice in my pins.feel like am goin mad.us anyone like me? Xxx |
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Jess
Posted by Frame's off-Holes |
Last Reply May 8, 2013
at 17:40
Started May 8, 2013 at 17:38 |
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I had tsf removed from my lower leg last week, and i was wondering if anyone cleaned their holes with anything like saline or peroxide? Some of my holes are closed down and I feel weird not treatin them with anythin after shower. Do people put neosporin on them or anything of that sort, or is it best to just let them be? Nurses and my doctors said to just take shower and that is it, but I'm scared they will get infected if I dont put anything on them. |
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how long
Posted by pbray |
Last Reply May 5, 2013
at 22:02
Started April 23, 2013 at 20:03 |
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Broke my tib and fib in January and had a plate and 13 screws fitted. Here I am 12 weeks later with a broken plate. So I go in tomorrow to have it removed and a four ring fixator fitted. I only have 3 months of full sick leave (plus 3 weeks holiday) left, I can return to work anytime on light duties (desk job) but I work 20 miles away. Don't want other half to have to take me so what would be an average sort of time before I could expect to drive. I have had all sorts of opinions ranging from 6 weeks to 12 months, all from people who have never had one fitted of course |
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Had frame for 6months
Posted by David James |
Last Reply May 1, 2013
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Started January 3, 2013 at 20:52 |
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I had an accident at work on 24th of may. Have a compound fracture on left leg I had my frame up on on 4th July and lost 4 cm of bone so had to tighten my frame and that was finished about 2 months after. I am now just strengthening. How long did most people's take to strengthen? I am getting a bit down as thought it would be off soon. I have had 9 operations in total and a bone graph end of September. Have written on this site before please email or add me of Facebook LeahParker_x@live.com or David James from Reading. Thanks need some motivation as feel like giving up. |
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Taylor Spatial Frame
Posted by Katherine |
Last Reply May 1, 2013
at 17:11
Started July 18, 2007 |
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Does anyone currently have the taylor spatial frame on? is it better than the ilizarov? im getting it on in two weeks and the doctor made it sound like it was the better option. Well let me know about the frame, any information would be helpful :) |
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leg lengthening
Posted by sandy |
Last Reply May 1, 2013
at 16:13
Started February 10, 2013 at 21:48 |
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did any one undergone leg lengthening treatment in USA???how much cost if insurance covers and also if insurance don't covers??....how it depends whether inches wise or for the whole treatment process....can u plz tell me? |
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How long will it take?
Posted by Teny23 |
Last Reply April 21, 2013
at 12:31
Started April 12, 2013 at 09:17 |
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I have a TSF on my lower part of my left leg for leg lengthening... I would like to know how long did it take.... Is it a month for every centimetre? I have a difference of 2cm... So does that mean 3 months roughly??? Thanx |
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driving
Posted by Kathleen |
Last Reply April 14, 2013
at 16:11
Started April 2, 2013 at 13:26 |
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I just wondered if any has been able to drive a manual car whilst wearing an external fixator on the lower left leg. I am due to have a high tibial osteotomy in early May and am worried about getting about as I live in a rural area. Thankyou |
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And it's off! What to expect
Posted by Wendy |
Last Reply April 13, 2013
at 15:19
Started October 26, 2012 at 13:15 |
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Just to let you all know that there is an end in sight and it will be worth it! What to expect when it comes off: I had to have a CAT scan so had to wait for something more detailed than the X rays for the Consultant to give the go-ahead, which seems standard procedure now at my hospital. Didn't have to wait long so no problem. This confirmed what my Consultant thought - that is was ready to go. I went in as a day patient, had a general anaesthetic and came round only just over one hour later. All done! I went in at 7.30am and was home at about 2pm. My consultant asked before the op if I wanted to keep the frame but quite frankly I never wanted to see it again. However I did miss it the next day (how weird is that) and wished I'd said yes so I could have extracted and kept one of the rings! Bandage from knee to toe and dressings underneath around pin sites. The leg was a bit sore around where the pin sites were but this is going fairly quickly. Bandage is to come off 2 days afte... read more |
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Taylor spatial frame
Posted by Mandi McGraw |
Last Reply April 9, 2013
at 06:42
Started April 2, 2013 at 20:48 |
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Hi I recently had a Taylor spatial frame put on my lower right leg. This is to correct the alignment of my knee and foot as they were at different angles to each other. Aether surgery when I was groggy the surgeon told me there was a slight complication and they had put an extra pin through my leg lower than the others. This is very close to a nerve and has affected my foot. I basically have very little feeling when touching the right lower side of my leg, over my ankle into my foot. I can move it which is good but wondered if anyone had had a similar problem and if they ever got the feeling back? Also how long after the op did it take for you guys to walk with the frame on, I'm currently only putting my foot down for a balance but with very little weight and using crutches. |
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dont know what to do
Posted by Adrian |
Last Reply April 9, 2013
at 06:21
Started February 1, 2013 at 17:41 |
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Hello all My name is Adrian and im 27 years old I had the spatial frame on for about a mouth now im praying that I only have three more to go im getting nervous because I dont want to be out of work for a long time. Also im becoming very down im not sure what to do I cried once so far and trying to keep my head up. U guys have given a lot of good and helpful advice. I was just wondering is there anything that could help me i dont have any family here but my boyfriend has been really helpful. Its nice to know theres others thats going though this too. But could i get anymore help im able to weight bear but im a lil scared that i might hurt myself. Thanks for listening |
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