So here’s my basic story...
So here’s my basic story... I think I have shared pieces or maybe all of it but that’s the pain meds for you. Lol 2 years ago I injured my ankle while on my daughter’s Make a Wish…
Community experiences
Hammer Toe Surgery & Correction
Explore 388 community discussions about hammer toe surgery & correction, with 1,808 replies preserved in the archive.
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Does anybody here have pain in their pinky toes because their pinky toes lay on their sides I'm not sure what…
Does anybody here have pain in their pinky toes because their pinky toes lay on their sides I'm not sure what the name of it is but doctor discovered that's what's going on with my…
How was surgery for you?
How was surgery for you? Was yours a similar experience: 1st step: 10+ shots in the foot for “nerve blocker.” 2. No anesthesia. Just wore sound canceling headphones phones. 3. Laid on…
Today is my 5-week footaversary!
Today is my 5-week footaversary! Feet seem to be coming along after bilateral minimally invasive surgery (all 10 toes were operated on). Photo was taken post shower, but feet were…
Revision. This patient had traditional surgery with plates and screws. You can see the scars. She was left…
Revision. This patient had traditional surgery with plates and screws. You can see the scars. She was left with a bunion, painful calluses, and toes curling beneath each other. Now…
I go tomorrow at 6 am for double bunion removal.
I go tomorrow at 6 am for double bunion removal. Help calm my nerves. I don't understand how I will get around to go the bathroom, get food, etc. How do I shower? Any tips appreciated.
I have high arches.
I have high arches. Top of my foot is painfully tight. Any advice or suggestions? Thanks Bob
Post-bunion surgery: dealing with new hammertoe problems
Hello everyone! I had two surgeries last year, initially it was to fix my bunion and remove a Morton’s neuroma. The surgeon removed bone from my second toe during this surgery. 6weeks…
After MIS bunion surgery: 6 weeks in and still swollen?
I’ll be 6 weeks post op tomorrow (Monday) and have my final appt with the surgeon on Wednesday. I have a few questions for this knowledgable group. 1-How long after surgery until you…
MIS bunion and hammertoe surgery success: 12-week progress
I’m leaving the group! I’m 12 weeks post op and I definitely consider my surgery a success!! I had MIS bunion correction hammertoe correction and third toe arthritic joint correction…
Severe bunion and neuroma pain: exploring surgical solutions
MRI findings in the post comments - Hi, I’m in so much pain, my whole entire foot feels like it needs chopping off. I struggle to wear any shoes, my pinky toe hurts so much in closed…
Asymptomatic bunions at 77: does age matter for surgery?
I'm 77, a guy in great health, had x-ray yesterday, confirmed bunions both feet. Hallelujah . I'm 77, a guy in great health, and I work out and walk every day. Yesterday, I saw the…
Bunion or stress fracture? distinguishing foot pain causes
I’ve been in so much pain these last few days my friend who is a nurse, she knows I have a bad bunion on my left foot also suggests I might have a stress fracture? I wonder if it’s a…
Bunion surgery at 34: is MIS worth it without pain?
Hello, I'm new to this group. I am 34, just saw a podiatrist because someone noticed my bunions, and recommended I take care of them before they get worse. (I have very flat feet as…
Overpronation with bunion: does surgery address all issues?
Questions: 1. In addition to bunion(s) whatever form, were any of you suffering with overpronation of big toe. OR an ingrown toenail same foot. Ingrown toenail was first visit to my…
Ball of foot pain: neuroma or something else diagnosis
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…
Surgical options for active feet pain: comparing procedures
Hello! I'm trying to decide between surgical options or no surgery. I'm 57 years old and have lots of travel and other plans for being active. Problem: painful toes (15+ years) and…
Just home from MIS bunion surgery: first 24 hours recovery
I just got the MIB surgery yesterday and I am home now. My bunion progressed so bad that my big toe is touching the middle toe and the 2nd toe sitting on top, spacers help relieve but…
Hammer toe post-op splint therapy: does it really help?
Next step towards recovery from this second foot surgery. I have to wear a splint 3*/day at least until my next appointment in May. Starting weight is at 2psi will be at this weight…
4 days after bunion and hammer toe surgery: early recovery
Thank you for everybody sharing their own stories.it has made going into this alot easier . I have had major bunion and hammer toe surgery been 4 days today and had my first bandage…
Almost 4 months after bilateral bunion surgery: results
Almost 4 months post op on my right foot. The surgery went so well I got my left foot done last Friday. My feet have been horrible ever since I was a little kid. They still aren’t…
Bunion recurrence after bunionectomy: managing comeback
I had a bunionectomy and a hammertoe surgery on my left foot and the bunion came back worse than before. I’m afraid to have another surgery on my feet. I have tried every toe…
I've had this 2nd hammer toe for a year now and taking steroid pack for pain and also meloxicam as well for…
I've had this 2nd hammer toe for a year now and taking steroid pack for pain and also meloxicam as well for anti inflammatory !! It is helping with the pain I have in my inflamed foot…
Cracked implant 6.5 weeks after hammer toe surgery
I had hammer toe surgery at the same time as my arthrex minimally invasive surgery. Went to the doc 6.5 weeks post op and he told me implant in the hammer toe cracked and I have to…
Lapiplasty with hammer toe repair: pre-surgery anxiety
On tomorrow, I’m having a right foot lapis with Aiken, second hammer toe, repair, and weil osteotomy. I am kind of freaked out at this point the thought of laying around and not doing…
4 weeks after bunion surgery: removing the boot and taping
So the big bandage and boot is off at week 4. I had my bunion done and 2nd hammer toe and metatarsalgia surgery. The 2nd toe now needs taping for the next two weeks to bring it back…
Day 12 after MIS bunion and hammer toe surgery: normal?
Day 12 now post MI bunion hammertoe and metatarsalgia surgery. No real pain just some discomfort in boot. Significant bruising and swelling still which is all normal I know so I’m…
Hi everyone im new to the group.
Hi everyone im new to the group. Hope everyone is ok? I had bunion and hammer toe surgery im on day 3. I was walking with my crutches at home, and had my surgical boot on. I stumbled…
Upcoming bunionectomy with hammer toe and tendon repair
Hello all and happy healing! My procedures are on Wednesday the 16th. I am having a bunionectomy with hardware, they are fixing my hammer toe with a pin that sticks out the tip of my…
Do bunion braces and toe separators actually work?
New to the group, I have very bad bunions and hammer toes both feet (hereditary). Thankfully no pain. Do any of the braces I see on FB work for some moderate correction? Just ordered…
Products mentioned
| Name in the archive | Discussions | Read the context |
|---|---|---|
| Altra | 16 | |
| Hoka | 16 | |
| Brooks | 11 | |
| New Balance | 10 | |
| walking boot | 10 | |
| knee scooter | 7 | |
| orthotics | 7 | |
| Crocs | 6 |