I’m Rob Read. I had an accident in Oct ‘14 where I broke my fibula near my right ankle. A metal plate and 5 screws were surgically placed. Since then 3 of the screws have fragmented/broken. Besides that the cartridge in the main ankle joint has worn down to almost nothing. Arthritis is setting in and making it harder to walk, stand and especially climb stairs. Normal activity is becoming difficult.

The doctor has recommended a surgery to remove the old hardware and at the same time insert a cushion if you will in the joint that would alleviate the pain and discomfort which I am feeling now.

The only downside to getting this operation is the recovery time. I will be off my feet for at least 2 months which means I can not work or drive, shop, etc. So I’m asking for help to get me through the downtime while I recover from this necessary surgery.