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Explore 322 community discussions about scarf & akin osteotomy, with 883 replies preserved in the archive.
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Had surgery on 2022 Osteotomy for hallux valgus Has anyone had their metalwork removed after a few years?, I’m due to see my consultant Tomorrow. because of pain and by my big toe it…
In December 2024 I had a Scarf, Akin, 2nd toe Osteotomy. In September 2025 I had a pseudo-arthroplasty 2nd toe MTP joint with K-wire plus screws removed (staple still in). In May 2026…
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 had a lapiplasty with a revision. 1st metatarsal still elevated. Also, had an Evans/calcaneal osteotomy/gastrocnemius recession. My foot is flatter than a pancake and my big toe…
Currently waiting scarf/ akin osteotomy. The orthopedic secretary phoned me this morning to get any holiday dates down, so very likely surgery will be in November. This has sent me…
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…
Hello fellow bunion sufferers! I am 1 week post op today. I had distal chevron osteotomy. Generally doing ok though I seem to have hit a plateau in my pain swelling and wanted to see…
I am 4 weeks post op MIS bunionectomy with akin osteotomy. My surgeon told me I can remove the bandage to shower, but I need to rebandage after. Has anyone else had this experience?…
2 questions ... 1. I been refered for this Chevron-Akin osteotomy procedure. Anyone had it .. if so would be interested how it went. 2 . Been told to keep going with inserts in the…
Question: this boot is my nemesis. I’m 7 weeks PO, 1 week since pin removal (plantar plate repair, Weil Osteotomy, arthrodesis and MIS bunionectomy) and 1 week in the boot. Starting…
Hello feet people ! Here are mine. Can you tell which toe is different from the outside? Maybe from the inside… ? Complete plantar plate tear with dislocation. Can’t walk on right…
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…
Hi all. Booked in to have bunion removed in November. Scarf and skin procedure. Getting quite excited now, I literally hate my feet so really hope it will be an improvement. Anyone…
Currently waiting scarf/ akin osteotomy. My surgeon advised to take the time while I'm on the waiting list to think everything through etc. Currently 39, prominent bunion, especially…
Two weeks post op (ignore the nails that’s a whole separate issue), getting dressing replaced, not really sure what to make of it tbh! Akin and scarf osteotomy done
I am 8 months and 24 days post op. I had the bilateral chevron osteotomy, both feet done at once. I’m able to workout again, walk, run around with my son, dance and I can even do my…
Hi y’all!! Today is exactly four weeks since my bilateral bunionectomies (scarf/akin maestro with distal soft tissue release on both feet - not MIS). I have two screws and a staple in…
Hi again everyone! Question about your timeline experience. (Metatarsal osteotomy right foot) next post op visit is at 7.5 weeks. I am on the knee scooter until then. At 4.5 weeks…
Good news post. I am 6 years post double bunion surgery. I had a fusion on my right (arthritis) and akin/osteo on the left. My surgeon had me weight bearing from day 1. I was…
I had ankle/foot surgery. The surgeries I had were peroneus longus to brevis transfer, excision OS peroneum, and lateralizing calcaneal osteotomy. I was told my recovery would be 6-12…
I went in for an ingrown toenail procedure today and was able to ask what kind of surgery I was having for my bunions. It’s a double osteotomy. Does anyone know the recovery time for…
Hello everyone, I had my 6 week post op appointment after having a last chance salvage reconstruction surgery that included the following: Revision Midfoot triplane rotational osteotomy
It’s been a while since I clarified what Minimally Invasive Bunion surgery means to me, so I wanted to provide another example. MIS bunion surgery does not have specific requirements…
This is crazy. Has anyone else experienced this? 6 months PO. 3 surgeries at one time. Scarf bunionectomy, 2 toe corrections with fusion and a Morton’s Neuroma removal. Recovery was…
Today is 10 days post bilateral scarf and akin maestro osteotomies with distal soft tissue release needed on both feet to allow each big toe to sit flat. Right foot incision is a…
Surgeon’s opinions please. Revision needed: Did my surgeon do anything wrong, can I trust him again? I need a revision. My op was last March in the UK. I had left foot hallux valgus…
When the heel bone drifts too far outward — creating the valgus hindfoot alignment that drives progressive flatfoot deformity and places destructive stress on the posterior tibial…
Good morning.... Just a quick question. Has anyone had minimal invasive surgery through the NHS? I had a bilateral scarf and akin osteonemy 8 days ago and have seen the recovery rate…
Been accepted for scarf and akin surgery and bunionette correction through the horder clinic (nhs) Just need to wait for a date now. Excited but also feeling a little apprehensive and…
Hi all - I have the chevron done twice on my right foot. My left foot needs a bunion correction, a neuroma killed, and I might need another met head replaced. I have EDS. I have done…