2 years ago, I smashed the lower part of my leg & ankle to pieces. I had it built up with more metal than you'd believe. I'm left with constant pain in my lower leg & ankle, it swells all the time, I need a stick to walk & my lower back & hip now ache all the time. Some people say that ankle fusion was wonderful, others say they've had nothing but pain since.
To add to the mix, 12 months ago I had a mastectomy for breast cancer. I've just had reconstruction, & the wound on my back has opened up & become infected. This will make putting my weight through crutches difficult.
I did have a major wobble about secondary bone mets in my back, but my onc assures me that this is unlikely & that the pain is probably because of my altered walking position.
Has anyone any advice/knowledge of ankle fusion?
Oh, & Merry Christmas! 