Dr. Silverman,
This is B.W., your ankle fusion success story. Surgery was April 10 this year and I've been walking 3 miles a day for three months and at the summer's end I was wading freestone streams fishing in WI trying my best to hurt it but it wouldn't be hurt. I wear $100 new Balance shoes from Schuler's and regular shoes otherwise.
I'm a lucky man to have met you. I was basically done, a cripple. This is Thanksgiving and I thank you and hope all's well.
Please refer any dubious-about-fusion patients to me.
All gratitude for your skill and gifts,
B.W.