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I’m thinking of having surgery on my 2nd toe hammer toe & possible plantar plate repair under same toe & maybe fix a small bunion all at once on the left foot. I have so much pain…
Has anyone had a deep, bleeding crack on their foot? What helped? Back story: I have had two bunion surgeries on my right foot, the second one being a fusion in 2020. For the last few…
Hi, Am I allowed to provide info on some Bunion devices that can potentially help those who endure Bunions?
Hi everyone! My name is Eric. I am a Canadian completing my master’s. My research partner and I are conducting interviews to understand the pain points around bunions and the…
I’m so tired of waking up in a state of panic. I’ve been dealing with curled 4th toe and a pinky that seems to get squeezed in everything I wear. I got like 6 + pairs of shoes to…
Hey all- I had a bunionectomy/ hammer toe fused in my right foot. December 19, 2024. April 28, 2025 they had to open me back up as a screw was coming out . You can see in the picture…
Got two opinions on bunion surgery. Both took x-rays. Orthopedic surgeon specializing in foot and ankle - recommended 1st MTP arthrodesis (fusion) - opinion being that my big toe only…
I am considering minimally invasive bunionectomy. The deformity is severe. My big toe is pushing on my second toe. I worry about hammer toe and a later more invasive surgery. My mom's…
Hey Guys So I go back to see my foot doctor in two weeks. The reason for mine is because my hammer toe they infused they pulled out the rod to early and it didn’t heal properly and…
Ok, I am 9 weeks post surgery and have been in PT for the last 5 weeks but one of the things they don't do is massage the foot after my toe was severed due to hammer toe and they also…
Big toenail pain from wearing shoes that are too tight??? This just came back again grrrr
At the end of the month I'm getting my big toenail removed. I've been wanting to do this for a very long time as I've dealt with so many ingrown toenails and I know it affects the way…
Anyone ever have ingrown toenail surgery problems? I keep getting regrowth in the corners of my big toes after 4 to 6 months and have to repeat the process with my podiatrist. He says…
My toenail was ingrown and I tried to get it out but I don’t feel relief. I don’t know if I got it out. I don’t know if it’s still irritated from me picking at it the last couple of…
I have a very sore toe. I have taken numerous samples for fungal testing but all negative. Can anyone give me any clues what this maybe please..picture in comments. Toenail is white -…
With minimally invasive how many weeks did you take off work and what is your profession? Interested in knowing about people that have a job that does not allow for much resting or…
Hey! My feet are a bundle of problems. I have severe bunions for my age plus Morton’s Neuroma. Both deformities are in both feet! The doctor has said I can have surgery for the…
Anyone experienced pain when walking on ball of foot under big toe and the inside part of foot…feels like I am walking on glass…does matter if I have my shoes on or off. Today I can…
Hello all I I have a foot problem on my left foot big toe has terrible arthritis same side of the foot now I’m getting a bunion I can actually see the bone. I am afraid of getting…
I’m officially at the point I cannot walk normally any longer. I’ve been training myself to put my weight on the insides of my feet because my tailor’s bunions are becoming…
I have hammer toes and bunions and one of my big toe has this nasty bunion. any suggestions on how to get rid of it.. I feel embarrassed.
I’ve been reading that with MIS there is a higher chance that your bunion could come back compared to Lapiplasty. Is this true?
Hello All! For those of you who have had MIS - what made you choose this over lapiplasty? How has the recovery been in terms of driving, exercising, etc?
Has anyone had lapidus surgery ? What’s the difference between that and lapiplasty ? I’m 7 weeks po and the dr said my bunion area is inflamed, but to me it looks like I still have a…
I’m looking to have Lapiplasty bunion surgery on both feet . A couple questions…. Can they do both feet at the same time ? How long before I can return to working ? My work requires…
I am considering Lapiplasty due to a hyper mobile joint. If the joint is removed and fused, what movement limitations does it cause?
Anyone with this toes ? Born like this wanting to get some idea if there’s anything that can be done. Thanks !
It has been over a year and I still don’t know why my 4th curls and my 5th toe curls for another reason. X rays look fine. Only one of many wants to operate. So stressed out and tired…
I may have found a solution for my Hammer Toe. Initially, I was given Zentoes Gel Toe Cap for my left foot, third toe but that did nearly nothing for me and was recommended a…
My husband just had a 6 hour intake appt with a Dr based in Chicago and they talked about his toenail fungus. We have both opted to forego the pharmaceutical prescription due to…