After two major surgeries in the last two years, I thought I’d talk about my experiences and what I learned traversing the American healthcare system…
#healthcare #surgery #hysterectomy #anklesurgery
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🔬 Research Spotlight: Antidepressants & Ankle Surgery Outcomes
Study of 70,000+ patients found antidepressant use associated with higher complication rates after ankle fracture surgery. Important for perioperative planning.
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Two X-rays of my foot. Bottom is 2011 and shows a chunk of bone broken off my navicular (top of mid-foot) and extra bony growth on the talus - like it was trying to heal itself. 2026 X-ray on top. Bones in the same area as the earlier X-ray look significantly more damaged.
Two X-rays of a left foot from above. Left one is from google and shows solid bones sitting in their proper formation. To the right, my X-ray shows more damaged bones in the front ankle area.
Currently at ortho waiting on expert opinion but I’d say that’s pretty fucked. #anklesurgery
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#fineart #ouch! #art #stapled #ankle #anklesurgery #implied #bnw #bnwphoto #selfphotography #bnwphoto #capture #male #broken #anklereplacement #bodyart
Ankle Sprain | पैरों की मोच की समस्या | #anklesprain #ankle #anklesurgery #footsurgery #healthtips |
Physical therapy felt amazing today! That is all. #physicaltherapy #trimalleolarfracture #brokenankle #anklesurgery
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I survived 48 years without a broken bone and have never been in a cast until now. I got a bunionectomy/ankle ligament replacement/repair 2 weeks ago. This was at least 15 years overdue, gifts of an active outdoor life. #onestepatatime #runner #marathoner #healingjourney #bunionectomy #anklesurgery