Can anyone tell me about the newer surgery for bunions?
Can anyone tell me about the newer surgery for bunions? The Lapiplasty. I think that’s what it’s called? I just saw two posts about the plates and screws, which I was told by my…
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So question for everyone who had lapiplasty: My doctor said you’re essentially laid up for 8 weeks and anybody…
So question for everyone who had lapiplasty: My doctor said you’re essentially laid up for 8 weeks and anybody who needs to ‘get around’ shouldn’t do it. I had a 2 yr old and…
I am 10 days prior to bunion surgery.
I am 10 days prior to bunion surgery. I broke my second metatarsal in June. The podiatrist said my bunion may have caused it. So in August I decided to go ahead and have the surgery…
Hi everyone! Looking for advice. I have an upcoming bunion surgery (Lapidus) - been needing it for years, but…
Hi everyone! Looking for advice. I have an upcoming bunion surgery (Lapidus) - been needing it for years, but I am an avid runner and didn’t want to miss any races. Been battling…
Hi everyone! I have had 2 bunionectomy’s, on the left and the right foot. I regret it as I developed a bone…
Hi everyone! I have had 2 bunionectomy’s, on the left and the right foot. I regret it as I developed a bone spur on my left foot. My feet hurt all the time. I work on my feet in my…
Is there such a thing as a big toe joint replacement?
Is there such a thing as a big toe joint replacement? I have been dealing with chronic pain for years as a result of botched bunionectomy. The botched surgery left me with horrible…
I'm sitting at about 27 days post-op since my MIS bunion surgery.
I'm sitting at about 27 days post-op since my MIS bunion surgery. I was recently asked what prompted me to have bunion surgery at all. About a year or so ago, I was walking with my…
I’m 50 and based in London, UK, and I finally have my MIS bunion surgery scheduled for the end of this month.
I’m 50 and based in London, UK, and I finally have my MIS bunion surgery scheduled for the end of this month. After consulting with two different surgeons, we agreed that MIS was the…
Anyone regretting your bunion surgery ?
Anyone regretting your bunion surgery ? I have mine coming up and just want to get a perspective from people. What do you feel ? Better that I got it done and I'm painfree and can…
Is it weird that I wore slides (sandals) into my surgery on 4/29 and I still can’t fit my feet into them?
Is it weird that I wore slides (sandals) into my surgery on 4/29 and I still can’t fit my feet into them? I mean, not even half way width wise. It seems odd to me that I got bone…
Had my post-op appointment (week + 2 days) from my Minimally Invasive Surgery Bunionectomy.
Had my post-op appointment (week + 2 days) from my Minimally Invasive Surgery Bunionectomy. I was sent home from the hospital with bandages (ace-fabric wrap) and no boot. I have been…
I have developed small toe bursitis and have tried all the at home conservative treatments to try and resolve…
I have developed small toe bursitis and have tried all the at home conservative treatments to try and resolve it. Unfortunately nothing worked and after two visits to separate…
7 months post op Right bunionectomy lapidus akin calcaneal bone graft harvest.
7 months post op Right bunionectomy lapidus akin calcaneal bone graft harvest. I'm still struggling...since surgery I have dealt with obvious swelling, peroneal tendonitis, plantar…
Hi! My heel cracked right on the worst spot where the PF hurts…. Has anyone else had this happen?? And what…
Hi! My heel cracked right on the worst spot where the PF hurts…. Has anyone else had this happen?? And what are your suggested treatments?
I'm struggling so bad right now.
I'm struggling so bad right now. I've had PF for 5 years now and have spent well over 7k on inserts, shoes and surgery. I did the cortisone shots until they stopped working then had…
my orthopedist says that the cause of my inflammations (which often return) is hallux valgus, i.e.
my orthopedist says that the cause of my inflammations (which often return) is hallux valgus, i.e. bunions. Until I get rid of them, will there be no recovery? I'm asking for the…
Kind of a complicated question- Has anyone here with both bad bunions and PF actually had bunion surgery first…
Kind of a complicated question- Has anyone here with both bad bunions and PF actually had bunion surgery first and then later the PF improved with all the usual treatments but not pf…
How many people have had a plantar fasciitis surgery im at my first week back to work its been rough but still…
How many people have had a plantar fasciitis surgery im at my first week back to work its been rough but still no pain just feeling weird also had a bunionectomy and still pretty…
Has anyone age 18 had bunion surgery and fusion?
Has anyone age 18 had bunion surgery and fusion? My daughter is on Monday. Keen to hear about other's experiences. She hopes to ski end of January. Surgeon said she'll be walking in 8…
Warning: Long Post Alert!
Warning: Long Post Alert! I've honestly tried to edit but there is a lot to say... I had MIS bunion surgery, in the UK, on my right foot about 3 months ago, so I thought I'd give an…
Warning: Long Post Alert!
Warning: Long Post Alert! I've honestly tried to edit but there is a lot to say... I had MIS bunion surgery, in the UK, on my right foot about 3 months ago, so I thought I'd give an…
I'm about 6 weeks out from my MIS bunion surgery, and the aim of my posts is to try and be as honest as…
I'm about 6 weeks out from my MIS bunion surgery, and the aim of my posts is to try and be as honest as possible about my experience. As my vacation is coming to a close, I thought…
4 months post surgery.
4 months post surgery. Are my bunions coming back?! definitely making a follow up appointment
I'm on my 3rd round of antibiotics.
I'm on my 3rd round of antibiotics. Surgery was July 24. My primary doctor thinks my body is reacting to the hardware my podiatrist says it's my RA.
Exactly 3 months post op today.
Exactly 3 months post op today. I had a lapidus bunionectomy. Still have some numbness on the outside of my big toe and it's pretty stiff. I'm getting to where I don't really even…
Hi! I’m looking to schedule my bunion surgery for January. My surgeon is planning a left hallux valgus…
Hi! I’m looking to schedule my bunion surgery for January. My surgeon is planning a left hallux valgus correction with a proximal 1st metatarsal osteotomy, distal soft-tissue…
I think I can kinda relate to what Ariel was going through, because since my MIS bunion surgery, about 8 weeks…
I think I can kinda relate to what Ariel was going through, because since my MIS bunion surgery, about 8 weeks ago, I have yearned to be a part of the human world again so I could…
I have to say this was the best experience!
I have to say this was the best experience! I was reading all the post op posts on here and was scared to death of the recovery after bunion surgery. Posts of so much pain, not being…
Surgery was Friday, Sept 4th and doing well but experiencing arch pain but no stitches there.
Surgery was Friday, Sept 4th and doing well but experiencing arch pain but no stitches there. Anyone else dealing with the same pain? Esp big toe seems to jerk at the end of the day…
Hi guys, I've got my bunion surgery coming up on the 25th of September.
Hi guys, I've got my bunion surgery coming up on the 25th of September. I'll be honest with you, I'm a tad nervous. Ok, I'm terrified. I made the mistake of looking at a surgery video…