Went to my gp, she happily referred me for operation, the podiatrist rejected the referral and sent me onto…

Went to my gp, she happily referred me for operation, the podiatrist rejected the referral and sent me onto biomechanics. Been there before and was told no operation, to try insoles. They hurt me like mad. I'm 44, I need my feet to look normal, not like a 90 yr olds. Also, is it normal for a podiatrist to deal with bunions?

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Community comment#1

You need a referral to a orthopedic surgeon

Community comment#2

My dr referred me to an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in foot and ankle surgery

Community comment#3

I’ve just had my first surgery via an NHS podiatrist

Community comment#4

Having foot surgery at 67 isn't ideal - I recommend seeing a specialist when you're younger, if like you're doing now.

Community comment#5

My GP referred me direct to an orthopaedic surgeon who specialises in feet. Both your feet need surgery ASAP I’m in Australia 🦘 and I’m 67

Community comment#6

Ortho surgeon

Community comment#7

England. I was referred to podiatric surgery and a senior consultant surgeon did my bunion (Akin, Lapidus and hammertoe procedures). It depends on the Trust that you’re in. You can ask under NHS England Right To Choose to be referred elsewhere in England. Thankfully, my surgeon was quite local to me and more importantly, excellent.

Community comment#8

Go to an orthopedic foot and ankle specialist.

Community comment#9

Yes. My surgeon is a podiatrist

Community comment#10

Podiatrist did mine. I am 68 yr old. This is 7.5 weeks post Austin Bunionectomy.

Community reply · In reply to an earlier comment#11

thank-you. I thought a podiatrist was wrong.

Community reply · In reply to an earlier comment#12

no you don’t. I’ve just had my first surgery via an NHS podiatrist

Community reply · In reply to an earlier comment#13

, not in the US.

Community reply · In reply to an earlier comment#14

I just had my surgery 5 days ago by a podiatrist.

Community reply · In reply to an earlier comment#15

ahh, that's cleared that up, thank you. Probably different gp surgeries, do different departments?

Community reply · In reply to an earlier comment#16

she said the poidiarst rejected the referral?

Community reply · In reply to an earlier comment#17

are you NHS? Try orthopedic surgeon and fight for surgery. Meanwhile check out a website called Correct Toes. And get some free exercises from a woman called Petra Fisher much better for you. I never had a problem insoles dodnt make worse

Community reply · In reply to an earlier comment#18

yeah, it did, unfortunately. Sent me to biomechanics

Community reply · In reply to an earlier comment#19

Yeah, NHS. I'll give it a look. Thank you.

Community reply · In reply to an earlier comment#20

I'm in the UK.

Community reply · In reply to an earlier comment#21

best of luck going forward in Ireland my gp refered me to an orthopedic surgeon

Community reply · In reply to an earlier comment#22

thank you. I'll contact my surgery tomorrow and ask.

Community reply · In reply to an earlier comment#23

I remember you, as we had surgery around the same time. so glad to see how well you’ve healed!! Truly amazing 🤩

Community reply · In reply to an earlier comment#24

just dealing with my Achilles or posterior tibilas … going to pt on Thursday 😃Ankle pain still

Community reply · In reply to an earlier comment#25

Difference is you have a nerve block instead of a general anaesthetic. Worked a treat and meant I didn’t have to starve or stay in hospital for more than 45 minutes after 😉

Community reply · In reply to an earlier comment#26

i always thought in uk podiatrists did not do operations only foot and ankle surgeons unlike the USA podiatrists do everything.

Community reply · In reply to an earlier comment#27

I like the sound of the latter but being awake, hmm, I'm not sure if could 🤣

Community reply · In reply to an earlier comment#28

was fine. They gave me noise cancelling headphones and an iPad with YouTube ready for me to choose anything I wanted to watch (you also can’t see anything) 😉

Community reply · In reply to an earlier comment#29

, I had both general anesthesia and a nerve block.

Community reply · In reply to an earlier comment#30

yeah, I'm 44 and have hid my feet since I was 12. I'd like to wear sandles, flip flops and go swimming without fear of people staring.

Community reply · In reply to an earlier comment#31

how is your pain level

Community reply · In reply to an earlier comment#32

i 100% agree. My shoes are ripping open at the bubion sites, and the Taylor bunion sites too, my feet burn when it walk as toes are bending sideways and going underneath and the hammer toes cause rubbing and can it's difficult tonearm shoes as it pokes up and rubs.

Community reply · In reply to an earlier comment#33

✅

Community reply · In reply to an earlier comment#34

I'm going to demand to be referred to orthopedics when I see the biomechanics.

Community reply · In reply to an earlier comment#35

good. All the best.

Community reply · In reply to an earlier comment#36

thank you

Community reply · In reply to an earlier comment#37

I live in US. Las Vegas Nevada

Community reply · In reply to an earlier comment#38

Desert Orthopedics

Community reply · In reply to an earlier comment#39

Carmelle, Dr. Troy Watson is who I recommend at DO.

Community reply · In reply to an earlier comment#40

I live in US Las Vegas Nevada

Community reply · In reply to an earlier comment#41

I go to advanced orthopedics and sports medicine Dr. T. Kuruvilla. I had MTP fusion Arthrodesis on 6/4. My experience so far has been great! I had Exparel (non opioid) injection after the surgery and it is a godsend!! I haven’t taken anything at all. Have been faithful with icing and elevating.Absolutely no pain so far.

Community reply · In reply to an earlier comment#42

oh, that looks lovely.

Community reply · In reply to an earlier comment#43

.. Beautiful. Best I've seen.

Community comment#44

In New Zealand Podiatrists manage foot issues/biomechanics/orthotics etc. I started having major foot issues with the inserts I was given and my Bunion became bigger. I asked to be referred and now I’m under an Orthopaedic surgeon that specialise in foot and ankle surgery. Surgery scheduled for July 4th, a Lapidus/Akin Osteotomy +/- 2nd toe realignment.

Community comment#45

I had my surgery with a podiatrist surgeon in UK. Maybe there is a reason they think surgery won't be successful?

Community comment#46

My Foot and Ankle Specialist will be doing my operation.

Community comment#47

Keep us posted!

Community comment#48

You def need surgery. Your second toes are becoming impacted. I get so sick of these people who reject referrals. Did they meet with you and discuss this or just reject you based on the referral details?

Community comment#49

Get to a orthopedics surgeon.