degenerative arthritic changes with Frieberg's disease Posted: 02-18-08 11:19am
hey there...
I am a 25 yr old female, known for asthma
and gastritis with GERD, was diagnosed 6
yrs earlier with Frieberg's disease in the
Rt foot which is avascular necrosis of the
2ns metatarsal head, nothing was offered
to me at that time and i was only told
that the bone will regrow normally !!!
but 6 months passed and i completely lost
the joint, it was swollen, painful and i
can no longer move it, i was offered
surgery then, but i did not want to go for
it, i only used broader shoes with
support
now its stage V of the disease with
degenrative arthritic changes in the 2nd
toe which needs surgery especially that i
want to get a driving lisence and i will
join military training in about 6
months...
I also have hallux valgus deformity in
both feet but more on the Lt foot, and i
was offered surgey for that problem too
because conservative measures failed ...
Now i do not know what to do, is it
necessary to go for surgery if i will join
army or to get a driving lisence?
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