Ankle Arthritis

Tulabelle

Good morning,

I’m a new Community Member who has severe arthritis of the right ankle. In December 2021 I had an arthroscopy with removal of bone growth at the base of the tibia, and the associated wash out. The arthritis in the joint is ‘bone on bone’ and paracetamol is of limited benefit in pain management. I’d like to hear from anyone who also has arthritis of the ankle, especially if they have had this procedure. I still have severe pain and mobility issues, and am struggling quite badly with daily life, so any tips or advice would also be welcome.

Tulabelle

Ellen

Good morning@TulabelleWelcome to the Online Community.

I understand from your post that you have severe Arthritis in your right ankle, are in considerable pain and are struggling badly with daily life and mobility. You would like to talk to people who have had Arthritis of the ankle.

This is a thread which quite a few members have joined in:

Hello, I hope someone can help. I'm really interested in hearing from anyone who has had an ankle replacement and how they're getting on. I have a left ankle fusion which has been great. My right ankle needs surgery and I've been told I can have either another fusion or a replacement. Amazing since this was not an option for my left. I think two fused ankles might pose even more problems on stairs and uneven ground so I'm tempted to have a replacement so I have some movement. I've been told the incidence of infection, poor wound healing, and failure rate is higher with a replacement. If you've had an ankle replacement, how long has it lasted? How quickly did you heal? Do you still have pain? Do you regret it? <\/p>

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A new member@Carrie1965also has Arthritis in her Ankles as well as other places.

I don't know whether you might be interested, but this information could be helpful for you:

//www.wfysxh.com/about-arthritis/exercising-with-arthritis/exercises-for-healthy-joints/exercises-for-the-toes-feet-and-ankles/

Living in chronic pain can have a knock on affect on people's mental health our helpline is here if you think chat might help:

//www.wfysxh.com/get-help/

I'll eave you now to meet our members.

Very best wishes

Ellen.

airwave

Sounds like you need multiple treatments on your ankle? Try an analgesic gel, painkillers and a hot wheat bag, just keep using it. Heat is good for pain and it will also encourage stronger blood flow and with it any healing that can take place during resting sessions. Any exercises must be within your limits and may be as simple as a couple minutes of movement after a heat bag session? Don’t overdo it just because you feel better on a particular day, it’s called ‘boom and bust’ I’m sure you can work it out, and is a few steps backwards for your condition.

My own ankles kept fusing up but we seem to have worked past that for a while.

its a grin, honest!

Tulabelle

Thank you!