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I had bunion surgery that went wrong, Then correction surgery to mend the then hallux varus which resulted in the big toe being shorter and permanently stiff metal now in it, which…
my bunion repair
I am just over 8 weeks double bunion surgery- I have a 4.5 hour flight in the morning. I am really worried about how my feet will feel. Also, will the hardware set the scanner off…
Hi everyone, thankyou for adding me. I have a question but a brief background first. I had keyhole bunion surgery on my right foot 2016 with complete mobility in the joint which…
From personal experience,which is the best minimally invasive surgery technique with the quickest recovery for a moderate bunion ? I do a lot of sport so want the best result that…
Hey everybody. I am a new member and I have lots of questions. I will go ahead and ask a few now and hopefully start to get an understanding. I realize I should probably see a…
Trying to send some positive vibes out there about the MIS - had surgery on Tuesday and so far it has been way better than I expected. Pain hasn't been bad at all. The worst part was…
UPDATED TO ADD POST-OP PICS 6 DAYS AFTER SURGERY .. VERY SWOLLEN (SAUSAGE TOES ) BUT OK OTHERWISE St Petersburg, FL: Yesterday i had my MIS Austin/Akin bunionectomy plus a second toe…
I’ve been recommended to get a hallux valgus correction by scarf and akin osteotomy and at the same time a medializing calcaneal osteotomy to correct the flat foot, anyone got both…
**Warning: Long post ahead.** So I finally had my MIS procedure (soft tissue correction of the hallux valgus) in London, UK. Today I'm writing this for anyone who is thinking about…
June 19th: Had MIS AUSTIN AKIN on big toe and Weil on 2nd toe. My second toe appears to be floating. What are the odds this is going to lay down as swelling decreases? Anyone have…
Recovery update after my June 11, 2025 bunion repair (Lapiplasty – correction of the bunion with Calcaneal Bone Graft and lesser toe corrections): NW bearing for 4 weeks to walking in…
Hi! I’m a year out from lapiplasty and I’m getting a lot of nerves firing in my surgical foot. Anyone still getting nerve jolts after a year? This just started recently.
Has anyone in here had the release surgery for pf?
Has anyone ever had the procedure done where the doctor pokes holes in your heel supposedly to enhance healing? I cannot think of the name of it, but that’s how she described it to…
Truth!
Just a little funny, for this Sunday...
This probably sounds really crazy. After over nine months of suffering with pain in my left heel that has been so excruciating at times I have considered going to the e
These shoes came highly recommended to me. Hoka Bondi for plantar fasciitis sufferers. I bought these at Fleet Feet and oh my God I am in love!!! It was also recommende
To the kind woman who walked in with pitty friends in a black tee shirt at village vet care if you are in Granville in the know I just wanna thank you for hugging me after you saw my…
Dear helpful friends, After the bad surgery that left my big toe pushing in even harder on the hammertoe and no correction of the hammertoe the NHS sent me for a second opinion. This…
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Help! Went for 2 week appointment post MIS bunion and hammertoe, doctor moved my toes around and while it didn’t hurt during the appointment, I am now in excruciating pain!!! Like…
Recently I noticed big toes were leading to second toes , it was more obvious for left toe. Sometimes I feel needles on the big toes. So I went to see a GP. He said he wouldn't refer…
Just had my post op visit (6 days.) Dr said healing looks good. ♡ Is this what yours looked like?
I am wanting to hear from anyone who has had complications from their bunion surgery, what procedure they had, and what complications they were. thank you! To add: I had the chevron…
Update. The vicks vapor rub suggestion actually fixed or helped it quickly. I went to a podiatrist on Monday. Dx right now is Raynaud's syndrome. Waiting for appt with a vascular…
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 -…
Given bunions tend to make toes overlap each other I was wondering if anyone had been able to have a toenail removed to help ease discomfort?? The toenail on my pinky toe does nothing…