I’m considering MIS without hardware.
I’m considering MIS without hardware. I understand the healing of the bone occurs while you have the bandage wrap on for quite some time. Can anyone share results after several years…
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I’m considering MIS without hardware. I understand the healing of the bone occurs while you have the bandage wrap on for quite some time. Can anyone share results after several years…
Annie Lennox was right, because 🎶sweet dreams are made of this, and who am I to disagree?🎶 😅 I'm sitting at around 5 1/2 weeks post-op... from MIS bunion surgery, and today was like a…
Has anyone with a standing job went back to work at 6 almost 7 weeks? Shared post Louise Yogini Day 35 post-op, 4th day doing physical therapy exercises. After I did my PT exercises…
I'm about 37 days post-op...I decided to take a big step forward today and walk in my regular sandals to a local Lidl, which was a 30-minute walk away.I had MIS and the incision…
Hi. I’m abt 6 weeks post op. Give the go ahead to start walking. Any suggestions for a shoe/sneaker slide that I can use in this transition phase? My foot is swollen and even my “…
As a PSA- please everyone be wary of any medical or surgical advice you receive on this page regardless of credentials. Advice should come from someone who has actually seen and…
I’ll be 6wks post-op on August 5th. Well, folks…guess who decided to go for a drive today?! …ME! I asked my husband to ride with me for a test drive around town because I wanted to…
Hello ladies, I am 10m PS , I had bilateral surgery, my left foot is still red, bit swollen and hurts time to time. Is that normal? Also my feet are so wide right now that none of my…
Day 35 post-op, 4th day doing physical therapy exercises. After I did my PT exercises tonight, I massaged my foot the way the PT did, very gently. And I got a crack! Felt so good. My…
Had my 10 week post op check-up. I’ve been released and can return to all activity, including running . I had the minimally invasive procedure that required 3 pinhole incisions and no…
Does anyone have a throbbing feeling at night time I still my best to get comfortable I would be laying here half way asleep and boom I’m back up! Feels like my incision site…
Is this the most popular option for leg elevation? Best to keep both legs up I guess?? Thanks LavenderDolphin2549 Hi has anyone had surgery to remove bunion in Scotland? Looking for…
I'm about 37 days post-op... I decided to take a big step forward today and walk in my regular sandals to a local Lidl, which was a 30-minute walk away. I had MIS and the incision…
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…
Is this bad enough for surgery?? Ashley Ann Gantner Had my post-op appointment (week + 2 days) from my Minimally Invasive Surgery Bunionectomy. I was sent home from the hospital with…
Hello, I had scarf akin surgery about 12 weeks ago to treat my bunion and bunionette. I had surgery on my right foot a few years ago and that was a successful and quick recovery. 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…
I found my before and after xrays online. At first I couldnt tell a difference (other than the screws), but now I see where my Dr shaved off my bone. Kind of crazy to l…
ouch in so much pain today Pamela Erin Hello! Looking for a good surgeon in San Marcos or Austin. Jean Lower Ligas Has anyone had Dr Jeremy Davis for their surgery? There’s hardly any…
Hi! Did any of you experience any neuropathic pain/symptoms after MIS’osteotomy? I got the surgery done last week, and since then im experiencing shooting pain/like sparks/nerves-pins…
One week post MIS & the bottom of my big toe hurts really badly today. Yesterday surgeon unwrapped it and said it looked good - ok to take boot off for sleeping, still on for walking…
17 days on from MIS. Stitches coming out today but I will still have to wear my surgical shoe for a couple of weeks. I'm supposed to wear it all the time, even in bed, although last…
I'm having MIS on my right foot next Thursday. My Doc said after a week I will probably be able to use my recumbent bike (carefully). Thoughts?
I had MIS on right foot yesterday. No pain. Icing and elevating. I have left foot scheduled in 3 weeks. The rep was in surgery with my doctor as they put titanium screws in as well.
I'm sitting at about 31 days post-op... I want to be as honest as possible in this post. I had MIS surgery because and "on average" you can make a quicker return to form and feel so…
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…
2 weeks post op MIS walking with crutches next week doctor says I will be transitioning into regular shoes.. very nervous since it’s hurting to walk but maybe that’s because my foot…
I am curious, has anybdy done this? PFE typically refers to Plantar Fascia Embolization, a minimally invasive, non-surgical outpatient procedure used to treat chronic plantar…
New member here. Consultant is recommending bunion surgery to help ease some of my foot pain (I have quite severe bunions, osteoarthritis, some dislocation in the toe joints and…