Jul 21, 2005, 8:14 AM
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Recently had my right ankle fused. Does anyone out there have any experience with jumping with a fused ankle? I would, of course, only consider returning under a much more docile canopy
Recently had my right ankle fused. Does anyone out there have any experience with jumping with a fused ankle? I would, of course, only consider returning under a much more docile canopy
Hey Lisa! I remember you! What the heck did you do? A fused ankle sounds bad... I guess this means you can't flex your ankle at all? If so, yeah, a docile canopy that's bigger and slower than what you used before would be best, and touch down on the good foot first on each landing...
How are you doing? I had an accident last November and broke both ankles. Left side healed great but I really smashed the right. Fusion means I will not have alot of up and down motion with this ankle, but I will have some side to side movement. I am looking foward to returning (to the dismay of a lot of whuffos) and hope to see you at a DZ soon!
I've been threatened with an ankle fusion if my talus fracture results in avascular necrosis. How's it been so far? I can't say I want one, but it could be better than arthritic pain!
You will probably know when you are ready for a fusion. My post-traumatic arthritis was so severe that I could not walk with extreme pain and short of amputation - this seems like the best solution. Since the last surgery (7 of 7) I have had no pain - but I am not weight bearing for another 2 months. I am confident that this will eliminate the pain, I am just curious about how much mobility I will have at the end of recovery. Since I have been off pain meds - I am having moments of clarity and wish to return to the air soon
Yes Lisa my left ankle is fused. You can jump and live a normal life. As i post this i am at ampuria brava DZ on a jumping holiday. Please e-mail me for more info: daved10311@hotmail.com
I guess this means you can't flex your ankle at all? If so, yeah, a docile canopy that's bigger and slower than what you used before would be best, and touch down on the good foot first on each landing... 
