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History Of Dislocated Talus. Suggestion?

Doctor,
I dislocated my talus 4 yrs ago.A Kniesiologist manipulated back in place and I has not been right since.I went to see an orthopedic and he told me that if I have two bones in my foot fused together then the pain will go away but I will opnly be able to move my foot up anmd down not side to side.My kniesiologist said that if I get the bones in my foot fused then my days of climbing Iron for a living will be over.I am an Ironworker for a living? Who is telling me the truth?
Fri, 19 Apr 2013
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Hello,
Welcome at HCM.

I have read your question completely.

If you are having severe pain at your ankle after injury then both of your experts re right.The treatment of severe arthritis at ankle is ankle fusion while after fusion you will unable to climb or run .

Hope this will help you.

With best wishes.
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History Of Dislocated Talus. Suggestion?

Hello, Welcome at HCM. I have read your question completely. If you are having severe pain at your ankle after injury then both of your experts re right.The treatment of severe arthritis at ankle is ankle fusion while after fusion you will unable to climb or run . Hope this will help you. With best wishes.