Patient avoids ankle fusion with BioAnkle cartilage repair surgery
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- Опубликовано: 1 авг 2024
- Learn more about David's story and how innovative orthopaedic surgical programs like our #BioAnkle can help patients like him avoid drastic surgeries like ankle fusion or ankle replacement www.stoneclinic.com/story/pat... #StoneClinicPatientStory
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An "ankle fusion" procedure is still used to treat patients with end-stage arthritis where bone is painfully rubbing against bone. Our patient David was offered this course of treatment elsewhere, but, understandably, did not want to suffer the loss of mobility and limitations often associated with a procedure that would've fused the bones in his ankle joint together with screws, plates, and bone grafts.
Instead, David traveled to San Francisco where Dr. Stone repaired the dead bone and cartilage in David's ankle with a cartilage regeneration procedure that he personally developed: the articular cartilage paste graft. This minimally-invasive arthroscopic procedure stimulates regrowth of damaged articular cartilage surfaces without artificial components or implants, reforming durable cartilage tissue with long-term improvement in function and diminishment of pain. When applied to the ankle as part of a biologic reconstruction, we refer to this as a BioAnkle.
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You may download our Saving My Ankle Guide here www.stoneclinic.com/saving-my-ankle-guide. Call The Stone Clinic at 📞+1 (415) 563-3110 for an appointment or Complimentary Virtual/Phone Consultations are available for patients outside the San Francisco Bay Area: www.stoneclinic.com/consult. Find out how we can help you avoid ankle fusion!
I wolud like give same advice regarding the operation on the ankle joint
This was so inspiring
So glad to hear that, Rekha! David and so many of our other patients are truly inspirational. We hope in hearing their stories they give people the encouragement they need to start their own recoveries.
My God why haven’t I found this before. My ortho guy wants to fuse my ankles and I just don’t want that. Both ankles are bone on bone I’m 34 with severe psoriatic arthritis in my ankles. I will definitely reach out for the consultation. I hope insurance covers this 👀👀
So glad you found us! You can get connected for a consult here www.stoneclinic.com/consult. Regarding billing, you can see how we are set up here www.stoneclinic.com/financial-considerations
I would love to hear what you ended up doing? I am currently in the same situation, bone on bone and doctors want to fuse my ankle.
same here...keep me posted. I live on the east coast though, not sure a trip to California for the treatment would be affordable, but definitely sounds worth it.
Hey my ankles are in rough shape as well, and thinking about getting an ankle replacement next year, can we get connected and chat? Maybe we can help each other through this process and gain more info before making a big decision?
The same happened to me pls pls Dr can you help me I'm from south Africa and they can not do this surgery here
I always thought why isnt there artifical cartliage that can be installed in joints.
You're not alone. Research has long been devoted to finding artificial replacement materials, but, as yet, we cannot design anything that can do the job as well as our natural tissues. Dr. Stone wrote an article this past week on artificial meniscus replacements if you'd like to hear more about these efforts www.stoneclinic.com/blog/artificial-meniscus-replacement
Still recovering from a tri mal with dislocation (9 months ago)…my number one worry is “fusion or joint replacement” in the cards
Absolutely reasonable to be concerned about those procedures in your future. Those procedures can have a significant impact on your activities and quality of life after surgery. You can learn more about the procedures we use to biologically rebuild the ankle joint and help patients avoid fusion here www.stoneclinic.com/saving-my-ankle-guide
Is it possible to reverse an ankle fusion? I've broken my ankle twice, all 3 bones the first time, 2 bones and a bad dislocation the second time(almost a 90 degree turn to the right). The hardware from the first surgery(screws) bent/broke pretty bad, second survey they put in a lot of nails/rods that were removed about 5 months later. I feel like I may have even rebroke it a little in my brace a few times(or at least tweaked it hard enough to hurt for a few hours-days).
Hi there. Sorry to hear of your injury struggles. This is a wonderful question which to which the answer is: Hopefully. Dr. Stone has reversed an ankle fusion previously, but it was an extremely specialized and personalized surgery that was unique to that patient's injury. Dr. Stone would have to personally review your medical imaging and history to determine if he could design a similar surgical program to restore your ankle. To have Dr. Stone personally review your case, you may arrange for a complimentary virtual consultation at www.stoneclinic.com/consult
I’m 30 years old… in 2018 I had my left ankle shattered and I had two screws put in it. In 2020 I had BOTH my hips replaced due to avascular necrosis, and now this year my right ankle is broken in the same spot my left one was years ago.. my talus and subtalus, my surgeon is saying the only option for this one is a fusion but I am truly terrified of fusing my ankle considering I already have so many replaced joints… I wonder if they could help me…
Hello there. Please do give us a call and we'll be happy to help. Our # is (415) 563-3110 or if you do not live locally, you may arrange for a virtual/phone consultation in which Dr. Stone will personally review your injury and provide a treatment plan. www.stoneclinic.com/consult. An ankle fusion is a drastic last step and we've helped many people recover from major ankle cartilage problems who now have natural-feeling and high functioning ankle joints. Here's another young woman we helped recently ruclips.net/video/dvDAFagDQVo/видео.html
I've only seen mention on the site and the videos of a tibia/talus fusion. Does Dr. Stone have any experience with an alternative to a subtalar fusion due to arthritis from a shattered calcaneus?
Dr. Stone has had many cases over the years correcting specific issues within the ankle. To find out if Dr. Stone can assist you with your specific issue, you can arrange for a complimentary consultation by following the instructions on this page www.stoneclinic.com/consult
I broke my right ankle over 40 years ago after skiing and am in constant pain. Plates and screws have been removed. I also have lots of pain on left ankle for favoring. Although two Duke University ankle replacement sergeants couldn't see much wrong via normal x-Ray, they both realized severe arthritis after 3D Scan I believe. I have been told by both that I am good candidate for ankle replacement. Do you think that I have a chance with this procedure saving my ankle? Does the cartilage come from another part of my body?
Hello there. So sorry to hear about your ankle troubles. Dr. Stone recently wrote a blog on ankle replacement and ankle fusion, definitely worth a read before making decisions www.stoneclinic.com/blog/ankle-replacement-or-ankle-fusion. Both solutions come with tradeoffs, which is why we believe strongly that our ankle cartilage repair is the best approach for maintaining quality of life. You can learn more about our ankle repair by downloading our "Saving My Ankle Guide" here www.stoneclinic.com/saving-my-ankle-guide
Currently in this position it's suck so so much
So sorry to hear that. Please contact us if we can be of any help.
@@stoneclinic thanks you for your message back I am uk based unfortunately and also just waiting to see if its even a possible route to go down as I well and truly damaged my ankle and leg due to car accident I just really felt where he was coming from as I am a year into my process and this maybe my next phase of treatment or its ankle fusion for me but thank you for your comment it is so heart warming to hear and read
I broke both bones in my leg which was a compound break the big bone came out the side of my foot. and almost cut my foot off. Got it fixed and like this man it never felt like it was where it should be so with that being said my Dr wanted yo do a ankle replacement 10 years ago. He said he did not know how I was still walking. It is now pretty much fused on its own. But still painful and I can not bend my foot and was curious if this would fix my problems. I know there would have to be bone removed first. I have always been very active and this limits my life.
Hi there, Sue. Thanks for sharing your story. We're sorry to hear of the struggle with limitations after injury. We're here if we can be of any help to you. You may arrange for a complimentary virtual consultation at www.stoneclinic.com/consult
That statement at 0:36 speaks volumes to me. I was born with severe bilateral club feet. I have had 11 surgeries to fix some of the associated issues and complications from it. I was told nearly 15 years ago my next steps are an ankle fusion or replacement. This was when I was 18-20 years old. I have been dreading the day for that to come to pass. My left ankle pain is almost entirely arthritis at this point and now happens even with light to mild walking. My right ankle is a combination of arthritis/supination but is less easily inflamed. I am curious if this type of procedure is something suitable for severe club foot or if it would be less worthwhile as it likely couldn't overcome the deformities or maybe prone to atrophy or prone to rapid deterioration?
Hello, Mitchell. So sorry to hear of the constant struggles you must encounter from your condition. Each case is unique, so Dr. Stone himself would have to review your current medical imaging and your medical history to see if/how we could assist you. If you were interested in arranging a consultation with Dr. Stone, you may follow the instructions on this page www.stoneclinic.com/consult. It's complimentary and just takes a couple minutes to get started.
My dauhter is going to need an ankle and bone transplant do u guys know a surgeon in NJ?
Hello, Mauricio. Unfortunately, we do not. Dr. Stone pioneered the surgery he performed on Hannah and it is not yet widely adopted by orthopaedists. So we wouldn't know who to recommend in NJ as it is unlikely any surgeons there would be practicing this surgery.
If you were interested in traveling for our care, you may arrange a complimentary virtual consultation by following the instructions on this page www.stoneclinic.com/consult
Is there an advantage of this procedure over a total ankle replacement? I have advanced end-stage arthritis in both ankles but I’m only 58 years old and very active and I’m looking at my options.
Absolutely there is an advantage. The advantage is that the surgery is minimally invasive and stimulates the regrowth of your existing cartilage so you have a normal ankle joint (that feels and functions naturally) vs having implants with plates, screws, etc. being inserted into your body that can seriously restrict mobility and the activities you are able to perform after surgery. There is a substantial difference between these repairs and most patients want to avoid ankle replacement/fusion unless completely necessary. If you want to learn more about how we repair ankle joints without metals or plastics you can download a guide on our #BioAnkle program here www.stoneclinic.com/saving-my-ankle-guide
Dr. Stone wrote a blog recently with more information on your question. Check it out here www.stoneclinic.com/blog/ankle-replacement-or-ankle-fusion
Hi. Is there any updates. I just had a repair of ankle bone cartilage with graft. It’s been three months and I started having pain with dorsiflexion. I don’t know of anyone that had this surgery. Any support group available? Thank you
Here are 2 update videos from David ruclips.net/video/G1-Ru7XjW10/видео.htmlsi=VfRSUSdKJoTMOmkn and here is the other ruclips.net/video/9OK8QYxEx2I/видео.html
you are describing ME where do I go in Canada
The procedure used to regenerate David's articular cartilage was created by Dr. Stone and is not widely practiced yet. So we've actually had multiple patients come from Canada specifically for our ankle program (BioAnkle). Here's one speed skater from Vancouver we assisted : www.stoneclinic.com/story/ankle-cartilage-surgery-patient-skater-returns-rink.
We are specialized in assisting traveling patients and offer virtual/phone consultations to find out how we can get you back to full activity www.stoneclinic.com/consult.
You can learn more about the BioAnkle program here www.stoneclinic.com/bioankle
My ankle was dislocated n fracture dr put wire n clip shall I remove all these wire ,lot of swelling in ankle
Hello, Mamta. We cannot responsibly provide you any medical advice here. If you're experiencing abnormal post-op symptoms, you should the see provider who helped perform the surgery or seek a second opinion elsewhere as soon as possible. Best of luck to you.
I wish I knew about this before I had my surgery :-/.....
Can you still do this after a ankle fusion?
Hello, @LawDawg. This is a little tricker; however, Dr. Stone has revised/removed ankle fusions and biologically reconstructed the ankle joint for other patients in the past. If you would like to find out if Dr. Stone can assist with your case, I suggest arranging for a virtual consultation with Dr. Stone www.stoneclinic.com/consult
@@stoneclinic I think, I might have to do that. Unfortunately I just had the surgery done 26 July
Vc consegue correr???
I believe this translates to "can you run?". Right now, David has not been cleared for high-impact activities. However, as he progresses in his recovery, this will soon become an option again.
How can we contact you Sir? I'm a young 22 year old girl from India with severe Ankle Arthritis in my left Ankle.
Hello, Nishta. For patients who live abroad and are interested in possibly traveling to receive our care, we offer a complimentary consultation service. Just follow the instructions on this page www.stoneclinic.com/consult
Sir I'm from malaysia. I understand a little bit english. Can i ask you sir, did david going operation when he got this ankle cartilage problem or he just do physio only? because i had this ankle cartilage damage too
He received an operation to repair his ankle cartilage. The physio work was after to help him recover from surgery.
@@stoneclinic how repair cartilage? Just doing hole at bone for new cartilage will grow up? Or just replace with fake cartilage ? My operation just do 3 hole at born for new cartilage can grow up.
Hello again, @@keruldebruyne . Here is a webpage with more details on the procedure www.stoneclinic.com/ankle-cartilage including the answer to your question:
"The Stone Clinic's articular cartilage paste grafting technique, which has been used extensively in the knee joint, has also proven successful in the ankle joint. This technique is a key part of our BioAnkle® program for biologic treatment of the ankle.
Articular cartilage and bone are harvested, typically from the distal tibia, and morselized into a paste. The paste is then impacted into the defect in order to re-grow articular cartilage repair tissue at the site of the arthritis or lesion. This arthroscopic technique is performed as an outpatient procedure. It is followed by a month of continuous passive motion (CPM) machine use and the patient is non-weight bearing with a careful physical therapy program on a daily basis."
Sir how many days recovery time plz tell me
Hello @Arif. This can vary widely. David had serious, extensive damage, so his recovery program is ongoing and monitored every 3 months during his first year of recovery. We do the same for all surgery patients. Patients are cleared for activities by our rehab team as they advance in their personal recovery program. Here is a link with a basic overview www.stoneclinic.com/Articular-cartilage-transplantation-ankle-rehab-protocol
August 2019 have suffered an catastrophic work accident resulting in 3rd degree distal tibia-fibula fracture with massive bone loss. Multiple surgical procedures, bone graft with marrow absorption. Unfortunately closing to a 2 years mark from the accident, still using crutches to move around. Micro vascular surgent performed an amazing job. Orthopedic surgent on the other hand, kind of abandoned me.
Question: Being a South Florida resident, how can I have Dr. Stone opinion if I can be an candidate for bio cartilage replacement on my ankle.
Thank you for your time.
@@mikei.6059 so, so sorry to hear of your serious injury. We are happy to lend our expertise. For patients such as yourself who don't live locally, we try to make it easy to find out Dr. Stone's plan for recovery before any travel is required. We offer complimentary virtual/phone consultations where Dr. Stone personally reviews your injury history and medical imaging with you. Just follow the instructions on this webpage and we can connect you with Dr. Stone www.stoneclinic.com/consult
And I'm a hairdresser I stand all day and at the end of the day my ankle is so so badly swollen. I don't have medical aid I wish to God that someone can just help me. Shame my friend also broke her ankle and her toes went scew it turned under her foot and she walk on her nucles of her toes they can't do anything for her because she is diabetic. She lost one toe so far. It's hard living in South Africa we're they don't help you the right way.
I was at an hospital here in Norway and the doctor said that there is three things they could do to my ankle. On was ankle fusion, the second was to look inside to see if there is something to remove but that don't work so good he told me. And the last thing was joint replacement.
I had a complicated ankle fracture when I was 15 years old and I'm 53 years old now. I have had pain in my ankle ever since it was broken. It gotten worse this year because I love to run and I was running to much and now the pain won't go away. And I can't even run for 5 min without extreme pain. Is this something you can treat and what is the price for something like this?
Best regards from Norway!
Glenn
Hello, Glenn. So sorry to hear about your ankle injury. The options you've been offered are similar across the globe. We've had patients come from across the US and the whole world for an alternative approach to these two procedures. I highly suggest you review your BioAnkle program by downloading our Saving My Ankle Guide here www.stoneclinic.com/saving-my-ankle-guide. To find out specifically how we can help you and the pricing for treatment, just follow the instructions on this page to arrange for a virtual consultation with Dr. Stone www.stoneclinic.com/consult
My dauhter is going to need a ankle and bone transplant do u guys know a surgeon in NJ?
Hello, Mauricio. Unfortunately, we do not. Dr. Stone pioneered the surgery he performed on David and it is not yet widely adopted by orthopaedists. So we wouldn't know who to recommend in NJ as it is unlikely any surgeons there would be practicing this surgery.
If you were interested in traveling for our care, you may arrange a complimentary virtual consultation by following the instructions on this page www.stoneclinic.com/consult
Thanks for getting back to me with this info i greatly appreciated my daughter is going to wait for someone around this area .