Fusing of the ankle | Arthritis Information

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Hey guys, new here but bascially I have had JIA since 2yrs old, had total hip replacements when I was 11, been in and out of my wheelchair since I was young and had lots of joint injections and on enbrel etc.

 
So my surgeon says I really need my left ankle fused because I am too 'high risk' for ankle replacement surgery.
Just want to know what it is like? I already walk with a limp but just feel gutted because I know my foots movement will be limited and I always like to think positive and believe that one day I will be able to run but with my foot fused I wouldn't be able to.
I am 16 also.
 
Thanks, Henry
Hi Henry and welcome to the forum.  I can't help you but I did want to say Hi.  There'll be others that can help.  Lindy
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