February 1st, 2008 I was in a head on car accident. I was miss diagnosed and waited 6 weeks to get correct diagnosis of divergent Lanfranc fracture-dislocation (he said it was a keystone dislocation) and ultimately surgery. I had open reduction and 2 screws fixation. Non weight bearing for 12 weeks. I also developed RDS (nerve damage) so I was not in a cast. I had physical therapy 2 times a week the entire time. Now, I am 20 weeks post surgery and still having moderate to sever pain. My doctor recommended fusion. He also told me to get a 2nd opinion since it will be another 6 months off my feet. I have an appointment on the 5th of August. I am debating on weather to do it regardless of 2nd opinion. Just because I know I will be better, not a maybe you will be better. Any thoughts or advise?
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Im going to get my second opinion today. My story kind of is like yours, the healing atleast. I did physical therapy also. It is a little over a year sinse I had my surgery. I am still having pain-what I call the regular pain, plus a sharp pain that my doctor said was from a pinched nerve. He recommended fusion. I am getting my second opinion today in about half an hour! I don't know how I could go though being off the feet that much again...it is physically, mentally, socially, emotionally, and financially draining. Hopefully I will get good news. I can't do that again...
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