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Explore 372 community discussions about hammer toe surgery & correction, with 1,400 replies preserved in the archive.
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Weird question...Did any one's bunion repair cause a tailors bunion, make one more noticeable, or cause it to be painful when it didn't bother them before? Ever since my surgery the…
Hopefully my post encourages others and any questions please ask away! Shared post from Marie Pringle May be an image of hospital and text. No photo description available.. No photo…
After 4 long weeks my feet are finally free!! Doctor did not wrap them back up today and cleared me to wear regular shoes! My skin is so dry and cracked ughhh. But any tips? I have a…
Hi..new here ..my podiatrist suggests bunion, tailor bunion and hammertoe surgery. I dont have pain specifically in any if those areas but because if them (at least in part)i have…
I had bunion surgery about 3 years ago. I developed a bone spur where the bunion was almost immediately. I will have to have another surgery at some point. At the time of my surgery a…
You don't know what you don't know...thats how i feel after be on this group a few days I'm like what do I even ask my podiatrist. There are so many different situations and…
I had my big toe fusion done may 27. Everything went well. I went the 30th and I was told is could walk without the boot. But every day that I walk without the boot my foot hurts more…
First Podiatrist Appointment yesterday was referred to Podiatrist Surgeon. Today I have already filled an online Questionnaire & have Triage telephone consultation on Monday !…
how likely is it that this new pain could progress to a regular thing? does it happen to you guys often or is it just me? so i have a loft bed with a metal ladder. i was climbing into…
First consult and Podiatrist recommended big toe fusion (R food), but only if pain is truly bad (it isn’t bad unless I wear tight shoes or go for a 5+ mile run/walk). Said Lapiplasty…
Im 2 weeks post opp on getting bunion and Taylor’s bunion surgery on my right foot. Obviously a pretty rough start but at my two week check up i felt okay, less pain and the swelling…
Hello everyone. I had my surgery in June this year. I’m still struggling with swelling and does anyone else struggle with touching the scar area? It still feels tingly like all the…
Throbbing tonight No photo description available. Shared post CreativeEagle2233 Please can someone who has been in this situation advise me. Seen surgeon x rays show bunion but…
just save your life..... So many people ask me "who should I go to for help". Or, "do you have a recommendation for a doctor?" And then there are some people don't ask for help and…
Been looking for post surgery aids, anyone have a must have?? Allison Cofer Hello all! I had surgery on August 2, 2024. I’ve been going through a lot of nerve pain/damage, swelling…
Hello! New to the group. Alexis Jean Gibson i saw a podiatrist today and told him that i really want to get minimally invasive surgery as i'm really afraid of being put under. he said…
Throbbing tonight KnowledgeablePeapod1058 How did YOU know you also wanted your bunionette (Tailor) removed? I’m having pain on the ball of my foot under it, not in the side. I’m…
Day one post op and this nerve pain is no joke — feeling awful. Edie Bules I took advice from all the posts on preparation for surgery, scheduled for July the 24th. This is what I…
Anyone have a foot this bad - not even sure it will work Sarah Fry I'm having MIS for my bunion on Tuesday. Any advice on how long it will be before I can return to the pool? Even if…
Getting so fed up with this foot pain. Had a lapidus and hammertoe repair 10/24. Bones healed by 6 weeks and fusion and hardware looked great per X-rays. I bought these
I had my six month post-op and final visit yesterday for my MIS lapidus. I had an MIS lapidus and hammertoe correction on my left foot in January 2025. I followed my surgeon’s…
So, I had surgery back on July, Wednesday the 8th and was back to the hospital on the 13th to deal with the wire that had worked its way out of toe 3. I was told this isn't that…
I had bilateral chevron bunionectomies sept 2025. One failed, both toes now have severe post traumatic arthritis. Saw an orthopedic surgeon today, he is recommending big toe fusion on…
I’m 7 weeks post op from big toe fusion and got the walking boot, but the pain from the boot touching the incision is so painful I can’t stand to walk in it.
Hello I’m 8 weeks post op I had MIS ON BOTH FEET AND ALSO HAMMERTOE CORRECTION I was wondering if anyone had experienced the second and third to not touching the floor (floating toes)…
WWYD…. Lead you got while with a captive agent answers. It’s an old man. Sounds super sweet and you want yo help but will circle back when you go independent. He follows up with you…
I’ve had bunion surgery on both feet, hammer toe on my left foot… Need on my right, but the bunions are back… Any other good surgeons in the Greensboro North Carolina area? 
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Curious how many here have more feet issues than just bunion. (I do and assume the bunion is to blame). If you’re willing to take a poll: My only issue is bunion/s I also have…
Hi..im getting akin scarf osteotomy and hammertoe done this Thursday 4 June...I've arthritis and bursitis in my hip...my question is will this surgery help these issues ??? Otherwise…