subtalar arthrodesis

Hello, I would like if possible your expert opinion regarding my ankle operation I did in September 2010 I suffered for many years with ankle pain and was eventually diagnosed with having osteoarthritis . I am 38 years old but the Dr was very convinced by the CT and case history which mentioned also OCD of the ankle. He performed Right ankle subtalar arthrodesis on 14/09/2010. I was in a cast for 3 months and have been without for 3 months. My last x-ray done in mid January showed an incomplete fusion and I need to go another x-ray in April. My question is that I was told that I would be fine and running after 6 months pain free and that the down side of that operation is the 3 months in a cast. I am barely able to walk at the moment and I am still limping seriously with pain every step I take, I have been doing physiotherapy once a week for a month or so. I would like to know based on your experience if it is acceptable that fusion could take longer than 6 months, and does that mean I could expect complete fusion in a few months if it has not yet occurred. I would really appreciate your input as I am very concerned at the moment and feel that the opinion I was given or recovery time frame might have been slightly over zealous Waiting anxiously for your response Thank you in advance Respectfully Darren Blum Optometrist B.Sc. B.Opt Caesarea Optical Clinic Tel +972-(0)4-6260159 Mobile +972-(0)52-8223313

I would like to know based on your experience if it is acceptable that fusion could take longer than 6 months, and does that mean I could expect complete fusion in a few months if it has not yet occurred. - לעיתים איחוי לוקח יותר מששה חודשים אך בד''כ אחרי 8-10 חודשים אם אין איחוי יש מקום לשקול ניתוח חוזר. בברכה - דר' טיטיון.