Having a revision of my bunionectomy in a couple of weeks. T
Having a revision of my bunionectomy in a couple of weeks. The main screw is backing out. My original surgery was June 2nd, so my foot has not healed yet. Need a new screw placed. Anyone go through this & if so, how long was recovery for the revision? Gail McDermott
Hi friends , I need to vent. My phone was not working and I needed help to get to spectrum. I used my neighbors home to call my son to help me. He never showed up
. I’m wearing a surgical shoe not a boot. I drove myself to the phone company . Everything is ok now. I drive fine I’m 3 weeks out of surgery and not supposed to drive for 3 more weeks. I did it and I was fine . I’m just so frustrated that my family doesn’t help me when I n
Ashley Ranum
Is it weird that I wore slides (sandals) into my surgery on 4/29 and I still can’t fit my feet into them? I mean, not even half way width wise. It seems odd to me that I got bone shaved off and yet my feet seem wider. I can’t believe they could still be that swollen. My dr says up to a year, but really? I also feel like I still see a bump on the side, but I can see on the X-ray where they were shaved off. I will also add they were not
Anne Johnson
9 days after MIS surgery (right side), my foot is suddenly feeling much worse - I can't have even a minute of scooting around upright before it becomes unbearably uncomfortable. The toes are all tingly and partially numb. Anyone can share if you had similar experience? When did it improve?
Eleanor West
Anyone with a fused big toe joint after surgery how did you manage the stairs ! I done a trial yesterday going up on my knee but it hurts today ! I’m not having surgery until November but surgeon said bum shuffle but I’ve a bad back so will probably make it worse doing that ! I’ve no loo downstairs
Gail McDermott
Hi, I have so many things to do within a 5 mile radius I’m 3 weeks out of surgery. Has anyone driven with your left foot? Or should I take an uber
Nancy Bernier
My bunions have been getting worse over the past few years. Have people got surgery at this point so that it can be minimally invasive?
Joan Lindenmuth
I had hardware removal mis and hammer toe surgery yesterday. How long does the pin for the hammer toe stay in the toe for those who may have had the same surgery. Thanks!
Jackie Schroader
Good morning! I’ve visited this page more than once but first time posting.
Sorry this is long and it’s been building up! My surgery is on Sept 4th and the PLAN is “ Minimally invasive right distal metatarsal osteotomy with bunion correction possible soft tissue release possible Akin phalangeal osteotomy right foot, cross roads, Mini bunion, Synthes headless compression screws, Mini c-arm, 75 min.” (Straight from mychart) RECOVERY I have a desk job and am taking off the
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