Is this bad enough for surgery??
Is this bad enough for surgery??
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Is this bad enough for surgery??
Hi all, I’ve been dealing with what has been diagnosed as 2nd MTP capsulitis on the left foot for about 12 months. I went to a specialist and they did a diagnostic ultrasound…
These are before and after X-rays of bunion and hammer toe repair also a photo from today. I’m not too sure if I’m happy with the hammer toes I thought they might have been straighter…
I had surgery on January 9th.MIS and hammertoe correction. . My outside ankle really is swollen and hurting a lot . Has anyone else noticed this at all ?
Hi,new to the group, I would like to know what technical name for this is, the second toe on both feet is bent, the left one bends to the left and the right one bends to the right as…
Thank you Thank you for accepting me into the group. I am a 71 year-old male and I’ve had bunions and hammer toes all my life. Recently, I’ve been doing quite a bit of yard work and…
7 1/2 weeks after bunion correction and mtp big toe fusion, I'm ditching my crutches and boot No physio required and cleared to walk 'normally' in my new extra wide Hoka Bondi 9…
PM me for a link to a New HAMMER TOES page and support group. Or do a search on “Hammer Toe” After having surgery last week, I found out there were NO support groups where people…
Has anyone had surgery to remove Tailor’s bunions? I’m curious about the recovery. I work on my feet and am wondering if the recovery takes a long time and if you had full recovery…
Surgery on rt foot for Tailor’s bunion and hammer toe (4th) on Tuesday. Nervous but excited to FINALLY deal with this after a lifetime of pain that has gotten worse in recent years.
I have hammer toes on my right foot - the second and third toes. I am unable use any corrective devices because those 2 toes are webbed! So, it seems that surgery is my only…
I’m having bunion surgery next Friday on my left foot,Im Getting nervous. I had lapiplasty on my right foot 3 years ago and it helped the pain but the big toe has fallen back over and…
I need to get something off my chest. Here's my feet. I don't necessarily have wide feet, but I have very flat feet. Due to the wrong footwear as a child (too small or too wide, long…
Did anyone else get their second and third toes shortened along with a bunion removal? (They are hammer toes. ). I'm so impressed that so many people know the medical terms for their…
Is anyone else 8 weeks post op and is not able to walk yet and has stiffness in toes and swelling?
I had bunion surgery 6 months ago, and now my second toe bothers me. It looks like it became a hammertoe since surgery. Is this common?
I have just had bunion and hammer toe surgery….and I am genuinely in agony. The nerve block wore off yesterday and prescribed dihydrocodeine isn't working for me. I'm keeping my foot…
6 weeks post-op for 1st toe MTP fusion, 2nd toe hammertoe correction, neuroma removal from between second and third toe, and capsule release of 3rd toe. I'm still wearing a surgical…
Healing & recovery must-haves! I just finished my 3rd surgery on my feet, this time to remove hardware from one, and bone spurs and a neuroma removed from the other. Both had previous…
Hi everyone. I had a big toe fusion and ankle hardware removal 6 weeks ago. Dr said foot is healing well, but I need a stiff soled shoe to drive. I'm from South Africa. Does anyone…
Hi everyone! Thank you for the add! I'm having surgery on Thursday for bunion and hammertoe. Also, they will be taking a bit of bone from my heel to fill a negative space where gout…
Getting a little frustrated, I have had both feet bunion and hammer toe surgery. It is now 4 weeks, and all is going well. I am still in the special weight bearing sandals. My…
Need another surgery. Hi, I'm looking at having revision surgery for bunion, big toe and hammertoe. Had initial surgery back in 2007 and outcome was not good after few years. My 2nd…
Hi everyone! Thank you for the add! I'm Brenda and will be having surgery on Thursday for bunion and hammertoe. Also, they will be taking a bit of bone from my heel to fill a negative…
5 weeks post OP. Minimal invasive surgery. Bunionectomy, silver bunionectomy, McBride soft tissue procedures as well as Akin osteotomy. 5th metatarsal Weil osteotomy and claw toe…
Good afternoon all. I'm just wondering who in their 70s has had the big toe broken and plated bunion operation and hammer toe fixed. My bunions are severe but don't hurt anymore but…
Hi everyone! Will be having surgery on Thursday for bunion and hammertoe. Also they will be taking a bit of bone from my heel to fill a negative space where gout has eroded the bone…
Has anyone had a big bunion fixed and fusion for flat feet? I'm looking into options and want to hear from people who've had both addressed at the same time.
Good morning, new to the group. My x-rays showed my right bunion to be severe and arthritic, plus I have flat feet. The Dr. recommends bunion fusion surgery. I am a 66 yr old female…
Anyone out there have hammer toe correction together with the MIS bunion surgery? Looking for experiences with having both procedures done at the same time.