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    Ankle Skiing with Total Ankle Replacement

    In-Bone (dumb name) and Infinity are both manufactured by Wright. Not sure who owns Wright. The Infinity is an off the shelf small, medium or large device. The In-Bone is custom 3D printed for each patient. The In- Bone is MUCH more invasive. I’ve watched animations and cadaver surgeries...
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    Ankle 13 month TAR Surgeon's Appointment

    Hackberry, I’ve had two TARs on the right side first was 2011 when I was 51 yo. Revision in 2021 when I was 61. I too am hiker, biker, fisherman, outdoors a lot. First device was wright infinity. It really took two years for full recovery. Then in about 2019 started to have lots of pain...
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    Ankle Skiing with Total Ankle Replacement

    I had my first TAR in 2011, right ankle, I was 51. Device was Wright Infinity. Original injury was a sky diving accident in 1981. After 18-24 months I was totally happy. Surgeon said skiing on bunny hills was okay. Doubles tennis, hiking etc. NO! Running! All was good until 2020 when I...
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    Ankle CT for second TAR - it is worth the inconvenience

    Today is July 21, 2021. Had TAR revision on March 16...just over 4 months ago. Walked five miles this morning. It was hard but I did it. A little sore now but not bad. I did not over do it. I do believe it’s important to allow yourself some stress and discomfort during recovery.
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    Ankle CT for second TAR - it is worth the inconvenience

    May 23 today, 9 weeks since I had TAR revision. I have been weight bearing since April 28th, six weeks after surgery. Since then I have gone on several 2 mile treadmill walks, 8 mile bike rides and one 13 mile bike ride. I am blessed to own a spin bike and do a couple of hour rides per week...
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    Ankle CT for second TAR - it is worth the inconvenience

    April 25 today. I thought at my last appointment April 7, I’d be weight bearing. No such luck. Surgeon said three more weeks on crutches. I go in April 28. I had an open splint for 3 weeks, orthopedic boot for 3 weeks and expect to be weight bearing with no boot on April 28. Here is the...
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    Ankle CT for second TAR - it is worth the inconvenience

    Surgery was delayed a month because of insurance issues....love and hate USA healthcare. I had TAR revision surgery March 16, a week ago. First ankle replacement was 11 years ago. I was not sure of need for revision because I still had good days. After it was completed, the surgeon said it...
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    Ankle CT for second TAR - it is worth the inconvenience

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    Ankle CT for second TAR - it is worth the inconvenience

    First device was a DuPay Second will be a Wright. Pre-op appointment next week. Surgery scheduled for February 16, 2021
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    Ankle CT for second TAR - it is worth the inconvenience

    So, I’m 60. Had a sky diving accident when I was 21. I was fine for 20 years. Started to have problems when in my mid-40s. I had a TAR in 2011. It was life changing. Afterwards, no more limp or sideways shuffle. After a year I could walk 5 miles Everyday. On several occasions I walked 8...
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