Hello ,
Thanks for the information. I just had my first injection today and hope that this works. I have had two surgeries and fusion is the next course of action if this does not work. The synvisc was reccomeneded by one of my doctors.
TonyLee
After having the fusion, synvisc wont work for you. Synvisc is a joint lubrication and once you have you ankle fused and the joint is no longer moving there is nothing to lubricate.
6/7/11
Just had my 1st injection today. I broke my ankle 25 yrs ago (now 55) in three places, have two screws still in place; and also, like most others have not cartilage, just bone on bone. I do hope this injection works I am tried of wearing all those awful braces and taking Aleve daily. What I have read so far it seems that its about 50/50 chance it will work. I will keep ya'll up to date.
Jackson007
Well, I'm sorry to report that in my case, the synvisc did not help. The ankle remains the same - the more I use it, the more it hurts. I did walk 18 holes (very short course) the other day, but I certainly paid for it that night and the next couple days (painful to the touch). The only thing that seems to work for me is Advil, but after taking it for 20 years the doctor thinks it may have elevated my blood pressure - so I try only use it when I really need it now. I don't think I will ever opt for a fusion, since it's my right ankle and I think that'd ruin my golf game. Just going with pain management, and hoping that something groundbreaking materializes in the future. Good luck all.
I just stumbled across this site. I am 2 weeks into ankle distraction for severe osteo-arthritis. It took me a year of research to find this technique and a doctor to perform it. I'd like to share my experience and reseach with anyone facing possible fusion or ankle replacement. I believe this is a great alternative for the right candidate. You can search for my blog under ankle arthritis on blogspot for more info.
I had surgery at age 15 for a trimaleolar fracture in my right ankle (fractured major 3 ankle bones and had a screw inserted), and at 53 have severe osteoarthritis/degenerative joint disease (for about the past 2-3 years). I had surgery again last year and had the 35 year old screw removed, but it didn't help relieve my pain. Have been to multiple docs including orthopedic surgeons, rheumatologist, PT, etc. get cortisone shots which help for about 2 months, on an NSAID daily, and just tried Synvisc-One two weeks ago for the first time in my ankle joint and tibia, and hoping that it works in another week or two. Still very sore 24x7 and sleep with an ice pack wrapped around my ankle. Will keep everyone informed and please let me know how Synvisc in your ankle works for you. Last hope. Thanks. Suzy40