OT...surgical ???

I had my left knee replaced almost three years ago and the idiot doctor put in a "too large" replacement with the result that he broke my tibia.  Long story short, need to have titanium plate and screws removed, well now my foot (same leg) is bone on bone due to osteo arthritis and needs to be fused.  Has anyone had foot fusion?  What is the pain level (I am a wuss about pain), recovery, etc.

On the up side, by the time I am in my 60's I should be 85% titanium and should last forever!  Much to my kids dismay...lol.

Thanks....

I can't imagine the intense pain that would cause.  I did not have my foot fused, but I had ankle surgery in which they removed spurs at the top of the foot and then drilled holes into the ankle to allow for the formation of scar tissue (I had no cartilage left).  I had to be off the foot completely for 8 weeks.  The pain was incredible.  I had the surgery on 12/20/2004 and to this day I am in pain 24/7.  There is limited mobility in that ankle despite months of physical therapy.  I can tolerate pain fairly well.  After that, I will never have foot/ankle surgery again, ever!

Sorry to be a downer, but  if it can be avoided, avoid it.

Pat

This is not the first go-around with my feet.  I had a double Z-bunionectomy (bone shaved, pins, rods to straighten toes) done and was the 6Th patient that the Dr. had done both feet at the same time in 22 yrs. of being a Dr.  It  was painful but I've had sooooo many surgeries worse than that; the upside is no more bunion pain.  I honestly can't take the pain anymore, I wouldn't do this if I could live with it.  I just can't anymore.  I just turned 51 on the 21st and I'm like an 80 yr. old woman.  I actually cry out in pain when I stand up...not particularly attractive or flattering if you know what I mean.  It's the last resort.  Thanks for replying.