Community experiences
Explore 322 community discussions about scarf & akin osteotomy, with 883 replies preserved in the archive.
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Hi everyone! I’m looking for experiences and advice from people who have had revision surgery on the big toe/MTP I joint, especially from other runners. I had both feet operated on in…
⭐️ UPDATED TO ADD POST-OP PICS 6 DAYS AFTER SURGERY .. VERY SWOLLEN (SAUSAGE TOES 🐷) BUT OK OTHERWISE ⭐️ St Petersburg, FL: Yesterday i had my MIS Austin/Akin bunionectomy plus a…
I’m having surgery, MIS on Thursday. My husband wants to golf the following Tuesday. Can I cut him loose?? Shared post Carol Knowlton-Chirko I know some in this group did both feet…
6 months post-op update - Scarf and akin osteotomy to big toe and 2nd pip fusion. Did couch to 5k in May and June (did 5k park run on 20th June) was still having some discomfort. Ran…
I have had nothing but trouble since getting a bunionectomy three years ago. In the very beginning, I had severe nerve pain went to numerous doctors over a year and finally was…
I love the HOKA Clifton’s Just ordered HOKA TRANSPORT ANY ONE HAVE THESE? Shared post StunningHeron9015 Currently waiting scarf/ akin osteotomy. My surgeon advised to take the time…
Regularly I see posts on here about massage guns. I brought one yesterday from GoodGuys. They had $199 on it, I did a cheapest available Google search and Harris Scarf had them at 60%…
Anyone do red light therapy for inflammation? Shared post Wendy Baker Harvil This month is 4 years since my daily PF started. Drop your cure in my comments and I’ll let you know if…
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. I just joined. I’ve had 1 previous bunionectomies on my left foot (2 surgeries on my right foot) via the shaving of the bone. I have RA and the bunions grew back. Next month I’m…
Has anyone else had Lapidus, Akin Kessel Bonnie, TarsiTree Implant ? Shared post Stephanie Arch Hi all! I just wanted to introduce myself and share a photo I took. I’m Stephanie. I’m…
How many weeks in did people drive again Shared post Buffy Baylis Because I have a painful bunion on my right foot, the only shoes I can wear are the giant clunky Brooke's tennis…
Hi! what ice machine have you used at home and would recommend? Bunion surgery scheduled in a few weeks. Shared post DeAnna Lavine Backus Looking to see if anyone has had their screw…
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…
Looking to see if anyone has had their screw from bunionectomy back out causing pain & swelling? My x-ray is showing this to be the case. Did you go back and have a revision if your…
Hi! I'm hoping to be a candidate for minimally invasive bunion surgery, but I'm concerned about the risk of the bunions returning. Has that been your experience?I'm also considering…
First Podiatrist Appointment yesterday was referred to Podiatrist Surgeon. Today I have already filled an online Questionnaire & have Triage telephone consultation on Monday !…
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…
12 weeks post Akin Osteotomy surgery on my left big toe and 7 months post surgery on my right . I’ve been wearing my fancy Pumas 9 weeks post surgery for the left one and just got a…
We are planning to travel 12 weeks after a Chevron and Akin bunion (hallux valgus) surgery. Our flight is about two hours long. Has anyone had any experience with flying around 12…
Has anyone else had Lapidus, Akin Kessel Bonnie, TarsiTree Implant ? Stephanie Arch Hi all! I just wanted to introduce myself and share a photo I took. I’m Stephanie. I’m 52. I’ve had…
A last minute spot opened up and 5 years of waiting is ending on Thursday— well, for my left foot anyway. Any sage advice would be appreciated! Bev McQueen Arrrggghhh I can’t do this…
Only 1 week post op. I am not a good patient. I have not been been wearing my boot except when I get up and scoot around on my knee scooter. So now when I do wear it, my foot flexes…
Had an akin bunionectomy and an osteotomy on right foot... Still got left foot to go.. but waiting a while. Also had ingrown toe nails removed the first two. Deborah Bast How do you…
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…
2 weeks post op, fusion 2nd and 3rd whatever it’s called, arthritis cut out and plates and screws , had bandage removed but got infection and still so swollen x been given a boot as…
I’m 1 month post-op (33 days). Although I’ve been waiting for the dead skin to start shedding, I guess I wasn’t expecting it be this much. Especially since it wasn’t there last…
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…
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…