Ankle Replacement and Ankle Fusion: Surgery and Recovery

Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Daniel Thuillier looks at the options to treat severe ankle pain from nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs to surgery including ankle replacement and ankle fusion. Recorded on 05/23/2019. [7/2019] [Show ID: 34797]

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[barrytaylor]

I have had both ankle joints replaced, one in may 2019 and the other in Feb 2020 and I couldn't be more delighted, no pain anymore, working again, just no problems at all and I am 70

[ekalbkr]

At 69, recently diagnosed with "end stage" ankle issue, due to injury 50 years ago. Doc says I'm very likely a good candidate but may require a realignment surgery prior to replacement. I've been busy gathering as much information as I can on replacement. I found this video to be very helpful and reassuring. Highly recommend your search leans on recent information - more than a few years ago may be out of date. I've been miserable the last 3 or 4 years. I think the time has come to get it done.

[PhillyJohnny]

I just turned 42, and I was give the choice of Ankle Fusion or Ankle Replacement today. I had a very bad injury (fall) in 2009 (broken fibula, fractured ankle) where rods and screws were placed inside. Meloxicam was doing a great job with arthritis until recently. Now it's terrible pain again. This is a great video for someone deciding like myself.

[GabeCuello]

I was curious to learn more about ankle replacement and found this video...

This is the same doctor (Dr. Thuillier) who removed my bone spurs 2 days ago. How fortunate I am to have had him perform the surgery.

If I do go with ankle replacement in the future, I would go back to him.

[georginahart]

Thank you for this very helpful and reassuring talk. I am 58 and had a fracture 30 years ago whilst canoeing in France. I am going to have an ankle replacement with the NHS at Bristol Southmead Hospital under Mr Winson, in February. Looking forward to less pain and more physical activity.

[pennymarler]

I found this video really helpful. I am 5 months after having a talonavicular fusion for arthritis and I can't walk a step without pain because of the changed biomechanics, despite being a physio mobilising and stretching it every day. I am now facing further surgery to correct this plus an ankle replacement. Not wanting to go through this pain and immobility again, I
was going to decline further surgery until watching this video, so thank you very much.

[ratmuff]

Thank you for this video! I am 48 and about to go in for ankle fusion in 2 months. I have been searching for a long time for the answers to my questions and this video answered them all. I just had lateral ligament replacement and my heel bone cut and moved but still in pain a year later.
This is my 4th surgery in 18 months along with a knee replacement on same leg. I don’t think my calf muscle will ever come back lol

[superunknown]

Great video, thank you. I had an ankle fusion 17 years ago. It was very beneficial for a long time, but now I'm getting quite significant pain from the surrounding joints. Need to look into what can be done next. I'm now 48 and hoping to be pain free again!

[AliciaRodriguez-of]

I had a fusion 4 months ago, went this route due to also having drop foot post trauma. I wish I had seen your video before.

[alzirapascoal]

How much is the operation for ankle function?

[Wheres_Bobby]

Thank you for the very helpful information.

[threefive]

I'm 51 yrs old soon I will see my Dr about my full ankle replacement I pray it all works out

[robbiegreen]

Due to have ankle replacement in 2 months, your review has taken a ton of stress off me, I had a total knee replacement in march which has been fantastic so hopefully the ankle will have a similar outcome, thank you for your marvelous film.

[ricanryker]

Thank you you confirmed not to have reconstructions I'm now 100% on below the knee amputation, I just can't undergo another skeptical surgery, just want to be pain free after tendon ligament & fusion repair thank you!

[malcolmbirkett]

Good information in this video. I'm 56 and eventually will need a ankle joint replacement as 20 years ago suffered a major trauma. Managing pain at the moment with paracetamol and ibuprofen.

[neilmiller]

Im curious as to why Tiger Woods chose ankle fusion over replacement when you mentioned replacement is better for sports. Hopefully you can comment on this . Thanks

[waynemoore]

I’m 70 yo and am trying to decide which procedure to have done. My surgeon brought up the risk of blood clots after surgery and I’m disappointed this was not mentioned in the lecture.

[tsolomon]

I've had two total right ankle arthroplasties due to arthritis. One in 2004 and the second in 2018. With the second, MRSA was introduced during the surgery and several surgeries, a serial flap, and reduction surgery and three years of therapy I'm back to almost normal.

If anyone is thinking about this I can give you first hand experience.

[sharilou]

I had my first ankle replacement at 41and a revision around 44. Both failed. I am about to have a whole new replacement. 🤞

[gumunduringigumundsson]

Congratulations and thanks for your genius and hard work and staying focused and awesome. Inspiring indeed!