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Will Fusion Help Me To Regain Some Mobility That I Don T Have?

I am 50 and limited activity and a lot of pain and swelling because of and old ankle injury. I also have a lot of pain from nerve and disc problems in my back from a car accident along with degenerative disc disease. The specialist I saw recommended fusion over replacement and said that I probably had osteonecrosis(sp?) and that the end of my bones are dying from looking at my x-ray. I am very scared and apprehensive about this and have postponed my surgery. Will fusion help me to regain some mobility that I don t have? Could it have a negative influence on my back?
Tue, 17 Feb 2015
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I have gone through your query and understand your concern. You are likely to be have much mobility by fusion as you will be pain free. Your back is unlikely to be influenced by this fusion operation. You can go ahead with fusion. You can discuss with your doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then don't hesitate to write to us. I will be happy to help you.
Wishing you a good health.
Take care.
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Will Fusion Help Me To Regain Some Mobility That I Don T Have?

Hi Welcome to healthcaremagic I have gone through your query and understand your concern. You are likely to be have much mobility by fusion as you will be pain free. Your back is unlikely to be influenced by this fusion operation. You can go ahead with fusion. You can discuss with your doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then don t hesitate to write to us. I will be happy to help you. Wishing you a good health. Take care.