Fusion or Amputation?

realistically, if the man is saying that he can reconstruct your ankle, go for it;; the fusion is the next step that you actually have your leg but limited range of motion;; he WON'T take the leg off just cuz you request it cuz it's up to him to make sure you have the best care possible & it is not medically necessary for the leg to be amputated;; they also don't amputate above the ankle, it would be most of your calf IF a doc would even THINK about doing it (if you request it, the doc will most likley set you up with a psych consult rather than agree to your decision, truly);; almost like asking to amputate your arm if you broke your ulna;; if you find a fool to amputate, you run a high chance of this causing more problems than you even can determine @ this point;; one huge situation is just plain pain..get the reconstruction, if it doesn't work, then go for the fusion..but you've got a good percentage of getting your ankle back with the reconstruction..you just have to put the work in afterward...you'll be amazed @ what you can do when in a situation like this...just learn a lot & work like a son of a ***** to get this leg back into shape;; seriously, go for the reconstruction...I rehab people all day long & truly know this is the best way...the most freedom from this injury...good luck!! but look forward, there's still stuff out there for you to accomplish..just the perspective has changed a little...keep chin up!! you're gonna be ok!!!!