torn ligaments or cartiledge defect Posted: 05-10-08 22:51pm
Hi, ok....ive been to the doctor on
several occasions. They are not sure if i
have torn ligaments in my right ankle, or
a cartilage defect. I have been told to
get an MRI done, but have not been able to
afford it.
Sometimes the ankle doesnt hurt for quite
some time...bear in mind i have been
wearing a brace for the past 4 years or
so...lately though, it has been hurting
like every minute of every day. I have a
doc appt on tuesday, and i know that they
will tell me again to do the MRI, which i
hope to finally get done this month.
My reason for posting is that i am scared
of the results. My doc says if its a
cartilage defect i will have to do
surgery, and also the ligaments, depending
on the severity. I am terrified of that. I
mean, i always hear and read that ankle
surgery is not recommended because of the
post surgery side effects, and that some
people actually end up in pain for the
rest of their lives.
can anyone give me some further
information on this? i could really use
some reassurance.
|
rollar64
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 21 Nov 2006 Posts: 116 Location: melbourne
Thanks: 1
Thanked:0
Posted: 05-18-08 03:17am
You probably should have dealt with this a
bit earlier sometimes, when ligs are torn
the dysfunction that this causes can
eventually wear away some of the
cartildge, if the ligs are repaired before
this there is a good chance that the
Cartlidge will stay in good shape if it
has really deteriorated then there is only
the option of either fusing or replacing
the ankle as bone will be rubbing on bone
due to the fact there is no cartilage, and
you will be in pain. There is some truth
that ankle fusion (if that is what the
doctor is thinking) does have some side
effects but it is also sometimes
necessary.
|
Kryssja
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 29 Nov 2006 Posts: 40
Posted: 06-06-08 20:14pm
ok, so i know i should have dealt with
this sooner "rollar64", so really, the
lecture doesnt help. As a matter of fact i
have seen a few doctors before this one,
and was given crappy diagnoses, and not
much help. Not to mention the fact that
its kind of difficult to get it fixed when
i could not afford to get the MRI done. So
its not like ive been sitting and letting
the situation get worse without concern.
On that note, my condition is worsening. I
am now in constant pain. i cannot put wait
on my ankle for more than a couple minutes
at a time, and while it doesnt hurt to
walk necessarily....once i am still, thats
when the pain hits. Nights are rough
because no matter how i position the ankle
it still hurts.
I got a prescription for painkillers and
those arent even really helping. a couple
times now since last night i have
experienced a burning sensation in the
ankle....
|
rollar64
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 21 Nov 2006 Posts: 116 Location: melbourne
Thanks: 1
Thanked:0
Posted: 06-07-08 00:09am
Hi i am so sorry about the lecture i am
kind of in a similar situation to you and
i cop all sorts of crap from people i
should have known better its tough when
you are permanently affected because a
doctor was not up to the job of dealing
with a problem when they should have now
there is not a lot that can be done.
I don't know what you can do i think you
need to see an orthopedic surgeon i don't
know whats wrong with your ankle but i
doesn't sound like its going to get much
better your condition sounds like its to
bad to be helped by physio or braces or
orthotics sorry i cant help your age is an
issue ankle fusions are worse for the very
young as they limit activity and the
changes they impose on your gait have an
impact over a long period of time.
The site is not a replacement for professional medical opinion, examination, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your medical doctor or other qualified health professional before starting any new treatment or making any changes to existing treatment. Do not delay seeking or disregard medical advice based on information written by any author on this site. No health questions and information on eHealth Forum is regulated or evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and therefore the information should not be used to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease without the supervision of a medical doctor. Posts made to these forums express the views and opinions of the author, and not the administrators, moderators, or editorial staff and hence eHealth Forum and its principals will accept no liabilities or responsibilities for the statements made.
Schizophreniahealth
This page was last updated on June 11, 2008
