tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5919110528086057097.post5719361297931062274..comments2014-05-24T23:50:00.290-07:00Comments on -Squat Press Pull-: My Ankle's Sad Sorry StoryAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01675518910313487729noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5919110528086057097.post-33657825907337148402012-04-01T12:24:18.518-07:002012-04-01T12:24:18.518-07:00The heel lifts keep me out of dorsiflexion. The an...The heel lifts keep me out of dorsiflexion. The ankle distraction procedure is similar to limb lengthening procedures. An external fixator is installed and the joint is spread apart which allows for some secondary cartilage to grow. The highlighted "distraction" at the end of the post is a link to a website that explains the procedure much better than me. I hope I don't need it but I also have good insurance and a good hospital here in Iowa. It is a bit of a decision that won't be made for at least 3 months.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01675518910313487729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5919110528086057097.post-78745535762760147402012-04-01T11:51:32.715-07:002012-04-01T11:51:32.715-07:00Bri, I ,learned some things that I didn't know...Bri, I ,learned some things that I didn't know previously...Jana's initial skill and help, heal lifts, and possible future surgeries. <br />What's ankle distraction? You may also want to add why there are a few screws left in your ankle. We've all got crosses to bear. Keep on keepin' on.RickDillmannoreply@blogger.com