lisadowdy 0 #1 July 21, 2005 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 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #2 July 22, 2005 QuoteRecently 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... Blue Skies Billy"Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisadowdy 0 #3 July 22, 2005 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! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pBASEtobe 0 #4 July 26, 2005 QuoteI am looking foward to returning (to the dismay of a lot of whuffos)... I know what you mean. They just don't get it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shabino 0 #5 July 27, 2005 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! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisadowdy 0 #6 July 28, 2005 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 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daved 0 #7 December 17, 2005 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: [email protected] Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
