Community experiences
Explore 372 community discussions about hammer toe surgery & correction, with 1,400 replies preserved in the archive.
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General suggestion: could people specify whether they have flat feet or high arches, etc., and give more specific info with suggestions, especially about shoes and insoles. I have…
2nd September - LEFT - 2nd 3rd 4th distal metatarsal minimally - invasive osteotomy (DMMO) + percutaneous tendoachilles lengthening. I'm not doing too bad at moment I am getting quite…
My right foot was essentially mangled during my bunion surgery in 2021. Corrective surgery in 2022, but foot is destroyed. One of my issues is the big toe sitting right on top of…
UK folks - I've been advised by my podiatrist never to walk in wellies. I’m going on a boat in a couple of weeks' time and will need to wear them to keep my feet dry, rather than…
I had some tenderness on the ball of my left foot so I thought it was a muscle pull but then after a few days I was starting to think that maybe I had stepped on something even though…
Question for those of you who say you’d never do this surgery again because recovery was much harder than expected… What was the alternative for you? I’m struggling with the “pay now…
My surgery is next Friday and I’m super anxious. Welcoming all the tips and advice you all have!!!
I had surgery for a bunion that was considered severe due to how many degrees off normal it was. Yesterday I had my last physical therapy appointment. I went from 34 percentage of…
I just wanted to share that I purchased this pair of ugg shoes at Going Going Gone (Dicks) for $77 and it is one of the first pairs of shoes in literally years that feels good on my…
I'm 5½ weeks post op and now my heel is sore, also my tail bone and I got a pressure sore on my thumb from the walker. Anyone else have any of these? Shared post Hilary Westin Photo…
I'm coming out of my surgical shoes in 10 days and looking for UK recommendations for trainers with a wide natural toe box and more narrow back to keep foot in place. What have you…
I was wondering if anybody had lapiplasty surgery. And what their experience is. Lookig to get the surgery done in november. Shared post Tracy Burns Show of hands, would you do it…
I’m officially at the point I cannot walk normally any longer. I’ve been training myself to put my weight on the insides of my feet because my tailor’s bunions are becoming…
Does anyone's big toe ever bend again after surgery? Shared post Jessica George I will be having bunion surgery soon as soon as I decide on a date. I am a runner but I am really…
I’m having bunion surgery and two bone spurs removed next week, do I need a walker? Recommendations would be great there are so many options TIA Shared post Joan Lindenmuth I had…
Hi all, I hope you’re doing well. I had surgery on 12/08 and I’m now at home recovering, but I’m extremely annoyed by the itching. It’s so bad that it wakes me up during the night and…
About to have surgery to correct my tailors bunion tomorrow morning My pinky toe sits under the toe next to it and causes it to bleed after the day is done Doctor is performing a…
6 days till my Scarf Akin and Oxford weills Correction. Getting organised with the items I’ll need Has anyone used this Wedge ? Would you recommend or are pillows sufficient ? Yolanda…
I had surgery on Aug 14th. I had my right foot surgery in Jan. And now my left foot, I had hardware removal, MIS and apparently hammertoe surgery done. Pain level is moderate. The…
Did you have surgery and now you're living pain free (from your bunions)? Are you so glad you had it done? Does anyone here regret their surgery? Did it end up worse than it was…
Did icing your toes or whole foot help after surgery? How did you do it? Did anyone use an ice machine? Sara Blames Hey you all these knots on my feet and crooked toes along with…
1 week post op! (Bunion removal & screws in toes) How long did you keep your foot elevated? I’ve still got it elevated most of the day! Still taking Tylenol Sarah HB Edited to remove…
Had surgery a week ago, finding it so frustrating not being able to do anything and think me and the hubby are on the verge of throttling each other Diana Montague Hi - glad to have…
I’m on day 3 post surgery. exostectomy, 2 inch incision. I was told by the doctor that recovery is way faster and should be lightly walking right after surgery…. Umm yeah no. The pain…
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…
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…
So back story. I have high arches. I've had ankle problems sinse i was a kid. Was always straining, rolling ankles on flat ground etc. I've had a couple of avulsion fractures etc…
How long do you use the knee scooter to get around? Tiffany Sellers Hello everyone. I am having my surgery tomorrow and am probably over prepared. My concern is im due back to work on…
If you could choose your surgeon for Minimally invasive, would you A, stay local to a surgeon who can do it but does a lot of general foot surgery so not doing this procedure as…
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…