The Dr. is not pushing surgery at this point. My concern is causing further damage. I am not anxious to be off my feet for 6-10 weeks. Just don’t want to stuck with having to use a walker 2 years from now.
Understood - what you need to realize is that an arthrodesis (fusion) surgery in the rearfoot (whether TN joint, subtalar or CC joint or a triple where all three are done) is primarily a salvage procedure. It is used when enough joint damage has ensued that all other tx options are ineffective in dealing with pain and/or instability. We don’t have joint replacement for these joints like larger joints of the knee/hip/shoulder. Most people do not run well after major rearfoot fusions (esp a TN joint fusion), so if you can jog now, avoid the surgery for sure. If you are in so much pain you can’t or using a walker - then you can still do the same surgery. That won’t change.