wnaplay1647545503 Posted November 16, 2010 Report Share Posted November 16, 2010 Suppose to have surgery on thursday but having second thoughts. They want to remove all the hardware that went in after my foot was crushed and then fuse the bones together. I can bend my foot now, walk and even run. Somedays 10mins of walking hurts somedays its 2-3 games of basketball. I dont know if I want to go through with it if I no longer at least get somedays to do these things. If fusing the bones means that the movements to do these activities, no longer exists, I hardly see where the benefit is. I was told my life would be forever changed and I have accepted this, I know that walking or being active means that I may not be able to walk the next day but I can still do them and just suffer the consequences. Anyone had bones fused together? How is your movement at the joint? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jizzle Juice Posted November 16, 2010 Report Share Posted November 16, 2010 I broke bones in my hands and they let them heal together. I could have had the bones rebroken then a plate put in. But im sure I'm talking about something completely different lol. If it ain't broke do t fix it is what I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Pomade Posted November 16, 2010 Report Share Posted November 16, 2010 With adamantium. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokin5s Posted November 16, 2010 Report Share Posted November 16, 2010 so do they want to fuse all of the bones or just certian ones? depending on the bone that you have fused, you might not even notice it OR, it might be very noticable.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evan9381 Posted November 16, 2010 Report Share Posted November 16, 2010 have you asked your doctor how this will affect the movement in your foot 1/10/20 years down the line? im sure he'd be the most qualified person, besides maybe kirk, to tell you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustlestiltskin Posted November 16, 2010 Report Share Posted November 16, 2010 Bro, i'd keep the foot how it is rather then permanently alter how I could move it after surgery. it only makes sense. Have full movement but hurt sometimes or have no pain and limited movement. Its a no brainer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drewhop Posted November 16, 2010 Report Share Posted November 16, 2010 I would base my decision on range of movement after procedure. If its better then do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
04silvrz Posted November 16, 2010 Report Share Posted November 16, 2010 my collar bone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaplay1647545503 Posted November 16, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2010 Still waiting to hear back from kirk and my Dr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Brian Posted November 17, 2010 Report Share Posted November 17, 2010 I'm about to fuse my bone in some skank from the bar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaplay1647545503 Posted November 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2010 I'm about to fuse my bone in some skank from the bar Thats hot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirks5oh Posted November 17, 2010 Report Share Posted November 17, 2010 pm sent. the bones in the midfoot, actually don't have a ton of movement. you may not even be aware that there's any decreased movement. if the current foot pain causes a limp, that may lead to abnormal wear in other joints of the foot/ankle/or even the knee. surgery is a difficult decision to make, but is one that will reliably decrease your pain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaplay1647545503 Posted November 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2010 I am having subsequent pain in other areas like described. I just picture them making my foot as stiff as a board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spidey2721 Posted November 17, 2010 Report Share Posted November 17, 2010 mom had part of her spine fused. she does ok with it. she cant bend over to pick stuff off the floor as easy, and lost some reach but its worked out for her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evan9381 Posted November 17, 2010 Report Share Posted November 17, 2010 mom had part of her spine fused. she does ok with it. she cant bend over to pick stuff off the floor as easy, and lost some reach but its worked out for her. im no dr. kirk, but im gonna guess she had a herniated or degenerated disc and they removed the disc and fused her vertabrae together? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaplay1647545503 Posted November 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2010 Surgery scheduled for 6am. This sucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigbird Posted November 17, 2010 Report Share Posted November 17, 2010 my collar bone. Great contribution to the thread! :thumbup: Surgery scheduled for 6am. This sucks. Keep your head up, I'm sure it'll work out well for you in the long run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spidey2721 Posted November 17, 2010 Report Share Posted November 17, 2010 im no dr. kirk, but im gonna guess she had a herniated or degenerated disc and they removed the disc and fused her vertabrae together? degenerative bone disease kinda like really bad arthritis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaplay1647545503 Posted November 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2010 Weel in the hospital again, hopefully for no more than a few days. The Dr.said tne arthritis was worse than expected. My foot looks like its hockey stack wrapped in gauze a bazillion times. Its sureal to think I am doing this all over again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckeye1647545503 Posted November 19, 2010 Report Share Posted November 19, 2010 Get well soon man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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