Anyone else have Ankle Fusion & still experience pain over a year later?

[skmedlin27703]

My surgery was 12-17-2008 and my right ankle was fused at 90 degrees.(xray I am still haveing alot of pain... I am on Fentanyl 100mg and Oxycodone 15mg )x2 three times aday.

[skmedlin27703]

I was in a car accident.  I had an open compound fracture.  When it occurred they closed up the ankle without fusion.  I was in extreme pain and could hardly put weight on the ankle.  One night, I got up to go to the bathroom and it collapsed.  The next day I was getting put on the schedule for fusion. I had to sign a paper stating I was aware the surgery would NOT provide any pain relief however would provide stability.  I would be able to walk.  So, I agreed.

The procedure they did was called "Ankle arthrodesis, subtalar arthrodesis with intramedullary nail, right foot and ankle."

[CYAWD]

Why did you have the ankle fused? Degenerative joint disease or fractures?

[skmedlin27703]

It's crazy I went to the zoo today with my little girl and now I can't walk the pain is so bad... even after taking my meds...