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“Hello, my name is Lee Dunn, and I’m just heading to Sandwell Golf Club for a round of golf, three and a half months after total ankle replacement surgery.
I’m 67 and have played both rugby and cricket to a relatively high standard.
I originally broke my ankle in the Yorkshire Cup at Headingley, alongside a few other injuries, quite a long time ago.
“Then, around two and a half years ago, I fell downstairs at my sister’s 60th birthday in Toronto, clattering my heel on the steps as I went down.
Initially, everything seemed fine, but about six months later, the pain in my right ankle started to get worse, and I sought treatment through the NHS.
I had physiotherapy, insoles and injections, but by 2026 I was struggling to complete a round of golf. After returning from a holiday in New Zealand, I realised I needed to seriously consider surgery.
I investigated both ankle replacement and ankle fusion, and then looked into treatment with Mr Mark Farndon, using the Prophecy Infinity Total Ankle Replacement system. I had my operation in January this year, and I am delighted with the outcome.
I have also been surprised by the speed of my recovery, although I have been very committed to my rehabilitation and have put the hours into physiotherapy. Huge thanks to Maria Bernadette at Relief Sports Injury Clinic, and I continue to work on my rehab to this day.
I can now play golf again, albeit with a buggy. I can walk normally and cycle. It is still a little sore if I push it, and I do tend to push it quite a bit, but I am continuing with the rehab and will keep doing so. This weekend, I’m heading off to Great Malvern for a walking weekend. It probably won’t be the 12 miles we used to do, but I’m very glad to be going. Thanks, Mark.”
