Compare this with an earlier x-ray, below, and it becomes very clear how much my ankle has deteriorated. (It's not quite the same x-ray view, but it illustrates the difference.)
Monday, January 16, 2012
Getting ready for surgery
Getting ready for more surgery, to fuse the main ankle joint (tib to talus). X-rays this morning show that I am truly bone on bone. Nice, huh? This x-ray illustrated it best:
Compare this with an earlier x-ray, below, and it becomes very clear how much my ankle has deteriorated. (It's not quite the same x-ray view, but it illustrates the difference.)
Compare this with an earlier x-ray, below, and it becomes very clear how much my ankle has deteriorated. (It's not quite the same x-ray view, but it illustrates the difference.)
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I had a open pilon fracture 6 months ago, they wanted to fuse it but i had pins and plates instead, i guess i am in for the same thing.Great Blog.........how long are you gonna be out this time? Did you climb again after the accident? best wishes for a great result.....
ReplyDeleteHi Joey! Thanks for taking a look. Fusion seems to be a last resort type of option, once the joint really deteriorates. If all goes well, I'll be no-weight-bearing for 6 to 10 weeks. Then I can start walking again, but I gather that the bone doesn't really heal solid for 9 - 12 months.
ReplyDeleteI have been rock climbing again, yes. Got out again this summer and started leading again the first day I was out. More than a little nerve wracking (I had really internalized the fall), but it was good to get out.
Good luck with your own ankle!
Cheers,
Jim