Does removing a toenail completely remove the fungus and keep it gone?
Does removing a toenail completely remove the fungus and keep it gone? Also, how painful is the removal of a nail? Thanks!
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Anyone do a temporary toenail removal procedure and have success keeping fungus away?
Anyone do a temporary toenail removal procedure and have success keeping fungus away? Podiatrist says high rate of fungus returning after temporary removal.
Has anyone had their toenail surgically removed?
Has anyone had their toenail surgically removed? What is the recovery process like?
Any suggestions what I can do to help Mum with a crossover toe?
Any suggestions what I can do to help Mum with a crossover toe? She is 83 so surgery won’t be an option. It’s the 2nd toe crossing over the big. TIA
I dropped a moped-like scooter on my foot yesterday.
I dropped a moped-like scooter on my foot yesterday. I was lubricating the kick stand when it successfully worked and it fell over. My right foot has been through a lot
Anyone ever have a prp (platelet-rich plasma) injection done?
Anyone ever have a prp (platelet-rich plasma) injection done? If so were you asleep during it? How was recovery after/how painful was it after ?
**positive story so far* Had lapiplasty in January of this year on the right foot.
**positive story so far* Had lapiplasty in January of this year on the right foot. Not gonna lie it was living hell the first few days. But my bones fused in record time (surgeon's…
Lapiplasty and akin surgery 1-14-26.
Lapiplasty and akin surgery 1-14-26. Rough the first few days but has healed nicely. Anyone else decide that wearing a 2 strap birkenstock on a nice sunny spring day was a good idea?…
ONE FOOT AT A TIME OR BOTH FEET SAME TIME?
ONE FOOT AT A TIME OR BOTH FEET SAME TIME? I am 61- have left foot needing scarf/akin for bunion and second hammer toe correction and right foot big toe needs fusion from severe…
PRP treatment etc Hi there again - have advanced bunion and hammer toe issue left foot and severe big toe…
PRP treatment etc Hi there again - have advanced bunion and hammer toe issue left foot and severe big toe arthritis right foot.(pretty much no cartilage) Spoke to my osteopath today…
It’s been a month since my hammer toe surgery and the toe is not straight.
It’s been a month since my hammer toe surgery and the toe is not straight. Any thoughts about whether something is wrong?
I had fusion done 2x on big toe and hammertoe repair on 2nd toe.
I had fusion done 2x on big toe and hammertoe repair on 2nd toe. The 2nd and 3rd to need to be repaired. Because all of my weight is bearing on the 2nd and 3rd it’s excruciating pain…
Bunion and hammertoe surgery on 1/28.
Bunion and hammertoe surgery on 1/28. Am I crazy for thinking my big toe is turning in again?? I’m so disappointed. Foot is still crazy swollen.
Wondering who has had an osteotomy bunionectomy, released with wedge boot with no weight restriction?
Wondering who has had an osteotomy bunionectomy, released with wedge boot with no weight restriction? It's so interesting to see the different surgical protocols. This is my second…
hi all! I am wondering if anyone has thoughts on Boston-area surgeons for revisions (lapidus and hammertoe…
hi all! I am wondering if anyone has thoughts on Boston-area surgeons for revisions (lapidus and hammertoe correction both went poorly). My original surgeon was Dr. Chris Chiodo. He…
Hello. My bunions are moderate and starting to turn my toes/ cross over other toes. I have limited pain from…
Hello. My bunions are moderate and starting to turn my toes/ cross over other toes. I have limited pain from the bone but my calluses are really painful. Im struggling to run because…
I was told I will have bandages on for 3 weeks.
I was told I will have bandages on for 3 weeks. I will lhave a one weeks check and they will change it. Then a 2 weeks check. I will have a boot after that. Will I be able to get back…
Had complications from ingrown toenail procedure on both toes from a month and a half ago.
Had complications from ingrown toenail procedure on both toes from a month and a half ago. Right nail got ingrown, pointy part on side, had to get nail removed at ER. The way it got…
Had ingrown toenail permanent procedure with phenol and both toes done almost 2 months ago.
Had ingrown toenail permanent procedure with phenol and both toes done almost 2 months ago. Now im having foot pain under the big toes in the joint/tissues where it bends, left foot…
I’m trying to find a shoe that I can wear without the bottom on my heel hurting.
I’m trying to find a shoe that I can wear without the bottom on my heel hurting. The backs have to be soft because I have a Pump Bump on the back of ny heel. So in addition to my PF…
Anyone have Asics in a wide fitting toe box ?.
Anyone have Asics in a wide fitting toe box ?. One of my toes is hurting like hell so yesterday the sheets touching against it and my stocking touching against it is hurting like hell…
UPDATE: surgeon also agrees its likely a Platar Plate tear Possible Plantar Plate issue?
UPDATE: surgeon also agrees its likely a Platar Plate tear Possible Plantar Plate issue? Hello fellow feet people! I’m wondering if I can ask for feedback please?
Lapidus surgery in August last year then had floating toe so had tendon release and plantar plate repair in…
Lapidus surgery in August last year then had floating toe so had tendon release and plantar plate repair in February of this year. X-rays below: top right original before Lapidus…
Day 3 post-op. Painful!!! But, managed a shower. My torn plantar plate was complicated (totally shorn), so…
Day 3 post-op. Painful!!! But, managed a shower. My torn plantar plate was complicated (totally shorn), so I’ll have a longer recovery than planned- 6 weeks NWB before I get a cam…
Hi, I'm hoping for some advice.
Hi, I'm hoping for some advice. I live in the UK and I hurt my foot at the beginning of June. The pain is around the ball of my foot, it feels like there is a lump there and it's…
Need a shoe with a wide Toebox and support for the outside of my arch.
Need a shoe with a wide Toebox and support for the outside of my arch. Any ideas
I have plantar fasciitis in my right foot which I’m receiving treatment for.
I have plantar fasciitis in my right foot which I’m receiving treatment for. But I also have pain in my left foot for the past 6 months, where I’ve circled. Does anyone know what…
Afternoon all, I’m being treated for plantar fasciitis in both feet, and the orthotics are slowly working.
Afternoon all, I’m being treated for plantar fasciitis in both feet, and the orthotics are slowly working. However I told the podiatrist the separate pain in this area isn’t getting…
What prescription pain medication has everyone been on/ tried in the past/ currently using for their plantar…
What prescription pain medication has everyone been on/ tried in the past/ currently using for their plantar fasciitis? I just want to make a list of possible medications to mention…
Hi everyone had anyone dealt with a bunion that's pressing all the toes together and causing corns between…
Hi everyone had anyone dealt with a bunion that's pressing all the toes together and causing corns between your toes? If so do these type of socks help TIA