I'm having my MIS surgery on this Friday.
I'm having my MIS surgery on this Friday. I'm just curious… how long did you take to be able to go back to work. I'm in property management, so I can sit down as needed and, my foot…
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Injury: Hallux Limitus Question: Looking for info on morton's extension orthotics I saw my Sports MD again and…
Injury: Hallux Limitus Question: Looking for info on morton's extension orthotics I saw my Sports MD again and he watched me walk again (note, I've been dealing with symptoms for 11…
UPDATE EVERYTHING IS OK My blood work came back my cbc is low and my vitamin d is low.
UPDATE EVERYTHING IS OK My blood work came back my cbc is low and my vitamin d is low. My surgeon wants me to go see my primary care provider and get permission to get surgery. Are…
Those who had the MICA/ keyhole surgery- did it help your feet- did your bunion reoccur - my pain is…
Those who had the MICA/ keyhole surgery- did it help your feet- did your bunion reoccur - my pain is increasing but not daily, arthritis there and trying to get a head of it before it…
I had minimally invasive bunion surgery about 9 months ago and just found out yesterday I'm going to need…
I had minimally invasive bunion surgery about 9 months ago and just found out yesterday I'm going to need hardware removal surgery in a few days. Wondering if anyone has experiences…
Hi all, almost 3 weeks since my op.
Hi all, almost 3 weeks since my op. I had minimally invasive surgery to correct all 5 toes. Big toe has 3 screws. I have been wearing my boot and walking on my foot since Tuesday…
More questions - thanks for all the advice!
More questions - thanks for all the advice! I got my stitches out yesterday. I'm 2.5 weeks post MIS bunionectomy + akin osteotomy. They told me to use the toe spacer. I hate these…
Does sesamoiditis go away after a few weeks?
Does sesamoiditis go away after a few weeks? I had MIS bunion surgery 7 weeks ago and my foot ball is a little more sensitive and very swollen. Does everyone go through this?
How many people develop arthritis and/sesamoiditis on big toe after bunion surgery (I had mis with osteotomy…
How many people develop arthritis and/sesamoiditis on big toe after bunion surgery (I had mis with osteotomy of 2nd 3rd 4th)?
5 weeks post OP. Minimal invasive surgery. Bunionectomy, silver bunionectomy, McBride soft tissue procedures…
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…
For my friends in UK.
For my friends in UK. My bunions are pretty bad and operating is for medical reasons. Has anyone had minimal invasive surgery and were you happy with it? Looking for UK experiences.
When do the scars stop feeling sore?
When do the scars stop feeling sore? I'm trying to massage them as suggested by the consultant, but they are still tender to touch and I can almost feel where the screw head is. I'm…
Anyone out there have hammer toe correction together with the MIS bunion surgery?
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.
Positive story so far!
Positive story so far! Had Lapiplasty in January of this year on the right foot. Not gonna lie it was living hell the first few days. But my bones fused in record time (surgeon's…
And so it begins. 8hrs post-op, so far so good. Surgery was Left 1ST MPJ Fusion, Left 2nd Hammer Toe Repair…
And so it begins. 8hrs post-op, so far so good. Surgery was Left 1ST MPJ Fusion, Left 2nd Hammer Toe Repair, and LEFT 2ND Metatarsal Osteotomy. The first few hours have been…
I had my Arthrex MIS bunion surgery on Feb 14th.
I had my Arthrex MIS bunion surgery on Feb 14th. I was instructed to be non weight bearing until my 2 week post op follow up on the 27th. I am told I'd be able to bear weight only on…
I had a bunion operation on my right foot a number of years ago.
I had a bunion operation on my right foot a number of years ago. I now need to do my left foot but cannot remember how long I was non weight bearing. For minimally invasive surgery is…
I need to hear some MIS SUCCESS stories!
I need to hear some MIS SUCCESS stories! Let me hear from the people who have had no issues, who have healed and recovered as they were told they would. I feel like the horror stories…
Positive story so far.
Positive story so far. Had lapiplasty in January of this year on the right foot. Not gonna lie it was living hell the first few days. But my bones fused in record time (surgeon's…
I had post op #3 yesterday.
I had post op #3 yesterday. To say I'm so disappointed with my healing is an understatement. Left foot was done in May 2025, it feels great. No pain, range of motion in my big toe is…
Feeling fed up. Nearly 3 weeks post op. Stitches came out on Monday and now I feel like I'm kind of in limbo…
Feeling fed up. Nearly 3 weeks post op. Stitches came out on Monday and now I feel like I'm kind of in limbo. Dr suggested I try wearing trainers every day for as long as it's…
For a bunion surgery - MIS BOAT (similar to Chevron), how long did it really take for most swelling to subside?
For a bunion surgery - MIS BOAT (similar to Chevron), how long did it really take for most swelling to subside? I know you can have swelling up to a year and that is really scaring me…
Hi there. My surgeon Coventry UK has recommended doing scarf and akin over MIS. He does both because whilst…
Hi there. My surgeon Coventry UK has recommended doing scarf and akin over MIS. He does both because whilst the incision may be bigger but not by much, he said they use smaller pins…
Praying I have MIS bunion, hammertoe surgery first week of June.
Praying I have MIS bunion, hammertoe surgery first week of June. I have no pain right now. I'm a nervous wreck already about how my pain will be after the surgery.
Hey, I'm 8 weeks into recovery after MIS Scarf and Akin.
Hey, I'm 8 weeks into recovery after MIS Scarf and Akin. UK based, my procedure was in Doncaster. These are my pics and X-rays just before surgery and at 6 weeks. Mine were a rather…
Post op 6 weeks and just had the pin removed from additional work done on my second toe.
Post op 6 weeks and just had the pin removed from additional work done on my second toe. Quite possibly the most painful experience of my life Told the movement will come back. Can…
Hi, I am not sure that there is any great answer anyone can give me for this; I had bunion surgery, and I was…
Hi, I am not sure that there is any great answer anyone can give me for this; I had bunion surgery, and I was sure I was getting the MIS surgery and after surgery, I realized I had…
Is this swelling normal?
Is this swelling normal? 8 weeks post op (MIS akin bunionectomy). I have nothing to compare it with.
I am 6 weeks post op from MIS on left foot.
I am 6 weeks post op from MIS on left foot. No pins or screws. Cleared to get into regular shoes and cleared for most types of exercise. First 4 weeks I was in a boot, then went to…
Friendly reminder from someone who learned the hard way.
Friendly reminder from someone who learned the hard way. If you're scheduled for (or recovering from) minimally invasive bunion surgery, please don't rush the walking even if you feel…