www.alegent.com A year ago, ankle arthritis was keeping Cheryl Bernard off her feet. “I had gotten to the point where I just really could not walk on that ankle at all,” says Cheryl. “By that time I was ready to try anything just to see if I could improve it.” That’s when Dr. Scott mcmullen suggested ankle replacement surgery.
Ankle Replacement: An Option for Less Pain and More Freedom
April 11th, 2010 
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I used to have arthritis pain all throughout my body, had pain for years and years, not until a friend of mine told me about an all natural, little known protein, did my pain go away.
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im not a doctor but i think u should have a big bowl of icecream and shut up!
I’m absolutly happy that your walking, but I am not offering medical advice, again I offer personal experience, big difference, I hope you will do the same when all is over for you, I do wish you much success….would you mind disclosing which device your surgeon used?
It is wonderful to be able to share your experiences in order to help others. I don’t think you should be offering medical advice just because you have some background information. Every case is different. My surgeon is said to be the best in Canada, btw. I’m thrilled to be in such good hands. Today is my second day of walking….feels terrfic! I had my two week check up yesterday…everyone is thrilled at how well I’m healing. Thank goodness for fine doctors.
I am not presuming to give any medical advice, I’m giving life experience advice, I talk with ppl from all over the world, most of them refered to me from Yale……I told you nothing negative, only facts, like them or not, there are studies published that will back all my comments
What a bizarre comment, Eyesandy. Of course I need two weeks of bedrest to start healing before weight bearing. Every ankle surgery is unique….and yes, mine has swelling when I lower it below my heart.
Eyesandy….why are you presuming to give medical advice? Especially negative? How strange.
My joint was fused when I was a teenager…the arthritis is from those earlier operations.
why did’nt he just let you walk out of the hospital, 3 days in the hospital with a nerve block was just what he needed to know that you would be up in 2 weeks, your a better patient than me, I’m 19 weeks into the surgery, just getting my shoe on, amazing that you did’nt swell
This post is to Jeff, you can go to the company who made my devices, Wright Medical, InBone, Total Ankle, you can view the surgery from beginning to end in a 3D format, you should also see a major hosp for a knowledgeable surgeon who can request info from Wright Med. I will be posting my own vidio soon showing my ankles and the movement I have…good luck and check back for my vidio….contact me should you need more info
sandy
I still stand by my experience with these surgery’s, if you need help or questions, contact me, I will reply back and if I don’t have the answer I will get it……….from a American Surgeon who has dedicated his life to T.A.R.
sandy
The more I think about what said, let me say, your only 10 days into this, your walking (no pun) a dangerous path, I too was givin a boot early, the incision (my fault) got infected, it landed me in bed on my back with my foot elevated for an additional 3 weeks, there is no way you could walk on that foot in too weeks, the swelling is massive and NOBODY could not do this surgery without the benifits of pain med. at least the first two weeks.
I waited many years for this surgery and to find the right surgeon, I don’t want to sound negative, but I find holes in your story, first of all, in the USA, there is very strict protocol, six weeks off the foot, no way around it, if he let you up on that new joint any sooner your going to pay dearly, you may lose that new joint, also, healing of that incision is a major part of the surgery, walking early could lead to tendon bolstering, and if that happens you will lose the joint and be fused.
2good…..I am very pleased to hear your very happy with your new ankle…..I NEED to tell you, if all you say is true, than you are the exception not the rule…..having been through the surgery twice, each ankle, I’m a little skeptical……..I post comments to hopefully help ppl that are trying to make the decision to have the surgery, my surgery’s were both done at Yale New Haven Hosp., Dr. John Reach. He is probably one of the best surgeons in the world in this expertise.
I have recently found out that I have no cartilage in my left ankle and I need either a fusion or a TAR. I am only 32 and used to be a very active person, I was a long distance runner and I currently teach yoga, so making the right decision on which surgery I should choose is very important for my career and my lifestyle. Any information or websites that you could give me would be so much appreciated. Thank You. LA
I just had my left ankle replaced ten days ago…it was my 6th surgery on that foot and ankle, and this one was far less painful…I can’t believe I don’t need pain medication today! I’m allowed to weightbear in a walking boot after two weeks….thought it would be six weeks, but my surgeon (Dr Younger, here in Vancouver, BC) gave me the good news after 3 nights in hospital. I loved the “block” the anesthesiologists used for the first three days…my ankle and foot were completely frozen.
Anybody who is watching this vidio is probably doing it for themselves or for somebody they know who needs to have a T.A.R., please feel free to contact me, as I have stated I have had both ankles done, the left last year and the right this April, please feel free to contact me, I will try to answer any questions, when I started looking into the procedure it was very limited and information was hard to come by. If I can help someone, I am only too happy to do so.
I have had two total ankle replacments in the past year, (I’m 46) I highly recommend the surgery for those with no options left, the devices used in this vido are out dated versions, the market and products today are better than ever and will probably continue to get better with the surgery becoming more streamlined
I know their is a doctor that works out of North Central Baptist Hospital in San Antonio, Texas that does this procedure. If you are not from that area you should call a major ortho. surgery group in your area. If they don’t have a doc that does this they can put you in contact with someone in your area. Hope this helps!
please help …where was this preformed ? I have extensive cartilge loss osteochodral defects in whats left sigifcant subchondral edema etc and spurs …need help very interested in this procedure….thank you
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