Have any members had this Surgery ? as in November i'm having an Ankle Fusion surgery. How long before you can bear wight for instance, will you be in a cast or a boot, will it be painfull and what could go wrong. I'd appreciate some feedback thanks.

6 hours ago, BarraMarra said:

Have any members had this Surgery ? as in November i'm having an Ancle Fusion surgery. How long before you can bear wight for instance, will you be in a cast or a boot, will it be painfull and what could go wrong. I'd appreciate some feedback thanks.

I fortunately do not have personal but work experience:

Ankle fusion surgery is used to eliminate or relieve chronic pain by fusing the joint.

The reason is the loss of cartilage which is caused by arthitis (post traumatic-,rheuma-, osteo-, deformities)

The procedure will last about 90 min. The bones have to be positioned at a 90 degree angle and will be fixed by screws, plates, or rods.

Concerning your question: recovery requires patience.

The first week(s) you won't walk, the following 4 weeks no weight bearing, but able to walk in a cast or orthosis. After 3 months intensive physio. Feel free to ask questions.

MMM not looking forward to it D Peter but the pain is imense most of the time i have to walk on tiptoes.

17 hours ago, BarraMarra said:

MMM not looking forward to it D Peter but the pain is imense most of the time i have to walk on tiptoes.

I understand you very well. Orthopedic insoles and shoes might help you. In addition physio. "Johns Hopkins medicine" got a full article about Ankle Fusion.

I've had an ankle fusion on both ankles at the same time. Plus 10 years later I had to have a TTC nail removed and replaced. You're worrying too much. Just go with the flow. By the way which hospital are you using?

Furness General Ivor up in Cumbria.

1 hour ago, BarraMarra said:

Furness General Ivor up in Cumbria.

I assumed you were in Thailand. Never mind. Good luck

On 6/7/2026 at 10:56 PM, D Peter said:

I fortunately do not have personal but work experience:

Ankle fusion surgery is used to eliminate or relieve chronic pain by fusing the joint.

The reason is the loss of cartilage which is caused by arthitis (post traumatic-,rheuma-, osteo-, deformities)

The procedure will last about 90 min. The bones have to be positioned at a 90 degree angle and will be fixed by screws, plates, or rods.

Concerning your question: recovery requires patience.

The first week(s) you won't walk, the following 4 weeks no weight bearing, but able to walk in a cast or orthosis. After 3 months intensive physio. Feel free to ask questions.

The questions that you are asking here should be asked of your surgeon before the operation. I have had multibile surgeries in my life and when I meet with the surgeon or his team I ask them any questions that I may have before the op and get the correct answers. I know that some Doctors are arrogent and unfriendly and want to dismiss you but you have to push them.