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Hi all, dropped a box on my infected toe yesterday and it’s has turned black from the swelling. The toenail is already gone infected, I was wondering if this is dangerousl n any way?…
Hello ladies, I am 10m PS , I had bilateral surgery, my left foot is still red, bit swollen and hurts time to time. Is that normal? Also my feet are so wide right now that none of my…
Day 35 post-op, 4th day doing physical therapy exercises. After I did my PT exercises tonight, I massaged my foot the way the PT did, very gently. And I got a crack! Felt so good. My…
Had my 10 week post op check-up. I’ve been released and can return to all activity, including running . I had the minimally invasive procedure that required 3 pinhole incisions and no…
Does anyone have a throbbing feeling at night time I still my best to get comfortable I would be laying here half way asleep and boom I’m back up! Feels like my incision site…
12 weeks post Akin Osteotomy surgery on my left big toe and 7 months post surgery on my right . I’ve been wearing my fancy Pumas 9 weeks post surgery for the left one and just got a…
We are planning to travel 12 weeks after a Chevron and Akin bunion (hallux valgus) surgery. Our flight is about two hours long. Has anyone had any experience with flying around 12…
hi has anyone tried softwave for morton neuroma? Bar Yosef Hi everyone. Former athlete here. At the age of 20, I started experiencing pain in my right big toe, and around the same…
Has anyone else had Lapidus, Akin Kessel Bonnie, TarsiTree Implant ? Stephanie Arch Hi all! I just wanted to introduce myself and share a photo I took. I’m Stephanie. I’m 52. I’ve had…
Has anyone been able to return to a very active lifestyle? I’m so fed up with this pain. It’s actually disappeared in my left foot but my PF remains intensely painful in my right…
My final post op appointment with my podiatrist was today. I had a 1st MPJ Fusion surgery on my left foot on February 25. My surgery and recovery went well. Here’s pictures of my foot…
I’m 6 months post op. Initially when I had the surgery my big toe was very straight. It’s looking like it’s going squint again. My foot still feels tight when walking barefoot and…
I have severe midfoot pain on top of the foot. Please suggest... Julia Evans Question for those who have tried acupuncture for PF: -how bad did the acupuncture sessions hurt? -did the…
Walking on the outside border of the foot explain. Happy Fix your Feet Friday. DL Walker Happy Fix your Feet Friday! One of the very best therapies for your feet. Ryan Joseph Allen…
What is tri-planar myofascial release and why it is important for the treatment of the foot and ankle? Learning how to release of the connective tissue within the foot transformed my…
YOUTUBE.COM Marble pick up: Huntington Physical Therapy, 25703 DL Walker We’ve all had those special patients, the ones that teach us something about ourselves, our career, and how we…
Can anyone point me in the right direction for some nicer shoes? I’m a teacher and wear a lot of dresses and dress pants to work. My ortho tennis shoes and Birkenstock sandals aren’t…
Best shoes after the operation .? Thanks Romy Gishen I've had bunions for about 3 years but haven't actually been to see a doctor about them. The last year they've been painful and my…
Advise on best sneakers with arch support and favorite sandals that look ok? Julie Bennion Wilcock Hi, from UK I need to find something to protect my bunion from 20k + steps in…
What's one thing you're grateful for right now? Nikita Waning Hello! Hello all, this is going to be a long post but I’m looking for advice/recommendations. In October of 2024, I got…
What's one thing you're grateful for right now? Memoes N Jacks Lilly This fell off of my toe , my toe nail fell off today. Did nothing to it. Gross sorry. Just sharing. Stephanie Ann…
It's nearly 4 months since my bunion op. I wore a splint for as long as surgeon said to. But my biggest toe doesn't sit flat to floor and is moving towards toe next to it again. Has…
Just had my 6 week post op appointment. Has anyone had any tendon (or similar) issue where the big toe is being pulled over towards the 2nd and is somewhat sitting lower and pulls…
Feel like its healing pretty well. Able to just walk with the boot and no walker anymore. It was 4 weeks yesterday since I had it done. Still quite tender on top. I go thursday for…
This may be TMI but perhaps it will help drive the point that PF is not just a foot problem. I brought this A3 sheet to my Rehab Doctor and Physical Therapist and they were both…
Officially graduated from the boot! Still can't swim as its still healing and have to wait until all the scabs are healed. But what a relief! Robin Georgie-Butler Hello everyone, This…
Has anyone started using Lunavia Anti Fungal Pens? Any results? TaupePersimmon2928 Hi all. I was prescribed Terbinafine after other home treatments were unsuccessful. After a few days…
Fungal toenail removal today , nail will never grow back Michele Barber Anyone try this from Amazon Joel Furrow Has anyone started using Lunavia Anti Fungal Pens? Any results?…
Is this the most popular option for leg elevation? Best to keep both legs up I guess?? Thanks LavenderDolphin2549 Hi has anyone had surgery to remove bunion in Scotland? Looking for…
I'm about 37 days post-op... I decided to take a big step forward today and walk in my regular sandals to a local Lidl, which was a 30-minute walk away. I had MIS and the incision…