Today, I had my one week post-op visit.
Today, I had my one week post-op visit. My surgeon was pleased with my progress. I had bunion (osteotomy and arthrodesis), hammertoe correction, and neuroma removal surgery. He did…
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Hi all, happy Sunday/Father’s Day.
Hi all, happy Sunday/Father’s Day. I had bilateral scarf/akin osteotomies with maestro/DSTR here in the UK last Monday, 15 June, so it’ll be a week tomorrow (thankfully it’s gone by…
Day 1 post op (Scarf and Akin osteotomy) and feeling great.
Day 1 post op (Scarf and Akin osteotomy) and feeling great. No pain at all but taking every pain med they are offering in the hospital. Had full body wash this morning and changed out…
I am scheduled for bunion and hammer toe foot surgery Thursday June 4th.
I am scheduled for bunion and hammer toe foot surgery Thursday June 4th. This the name per my surgical records. I’m having a Right Dorsomedial with medial Buttress with lapidus…
For those of you who had hammer toes corrected with your bunion removal surgery, when did swelling in the…
For those of you who had hammer toes corrected with your bunion removal surgery, when did swelling in the corrected hammer toe to stop?
For all the chevron bunionectomy people, at what point were you cleared or able to lift weights, do squats…
For all the chevron bunionectomy people, at what point were you cleared or able to lift weights, do squats, bodypump style workouts?
I know I post a lot- thank you for y’all’s patience with me!
I know I post a lot- thank you for y’all’s patience with me! I have an appt with my surgeon on 6/30. Until I can be seen, I was wondering if the pain I’m having is “normal”. It’s on…
Im about 8 months out from a chevron bunionectomy on my left foot and my recovery has been really up and down.
Im about 8 months out from a chevron bunionectomy on my left foot and my recovery has been really up and down. Im extremely active (gym 4-5 days a week) and try to go for longer walks…
I’m due to have a scarf osteotomy ..
I’m due to have a scarf osteotomy .. I’ve been wondering I would manage the practicalities of showering , sleeping in a bed etc. any info gratefully received as I’m feeling a little…
Review of the Sklar Bunionectomy Hey!
Review of the Sklar Bunionectomy Hey! I was born with bunions (thanks Dad for that one!) and underwent the Sklar bunionectomy with an Akin as well as tailor's bunion surgery by Drs…
On 12/26/25 I had 1.
On 12/26/25 I had 1. Lapidus bunionectomy. 2. Akin osteotomy. 3. Tailor's bunionectomy. My big toe joint is still really stiff and toe doesn’t lay completely flat. How long did it…
From personal experience,which is the best minimally invasive surgery technique with the quickest recovery for…
From personal experience,which is the best minimally invasive surgery technique with the quickest recovery for a moderate bunion ? I do a lot of sport so want the best result that…
UPDATED TO ADD POST-OP PICS 6 DAYS AFTER SURGERY ..
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 second toe…
I’ve been recommended to get a hallux valgus correction by scarf and akin osteotomy and at the same time a…
I’ve been recommended to get a hallux valgus correction by scarf and akin osteotomy and at the same time a medializing calcaneal osteotomy to correct the flat foot, anyone got both…
June 19th: Had MIS AUSTIN AKIN on big toe and Weil on 2nd toe.
June 19th: Had MIS AUSTIN AKIN on big toe and Weil on 2nd toe. My second toe appears to be floating. What are the odds this is going to lay down as swelling decreases? Anyone have…
Recovery update after my June 11, 2025 bunion repair (Lapiplasty – correction of the bunion with Calcaneal…
Recovery update after my June 11, 2025 bunion repair (Lapiplasty – correction of the bunion with Calcaneal Bone Graft and lesser toe corrections): NW bearing for 4 weeks to walking in…
Dear helpful friends, After the bad surgery that left my big toe pushing in even harder on the hammertoe and…
Dear helpful friends, After the bad surgery that left my big toe pushing in even harder on the hammertoe and no correction of the hammertoe the NHS sent me for a second opinion. This…
I am wanting to hear from anyone who has had complications from their bunion surgery, what procedure they had…
I am wanting to hear from anyone who has had complications from their bunion surgery, what procedure they had, and what complications they were. thank you! To add: I had the chevron…
All done Procedure: Scarf Bunionectomy w/Reese Osteotomy R-Foot Performed by:Podiatric Surgeon All done 😊…
All done Procedure: Scarf Bunionectomy w/Reese Osteotomy R-Foot Performed by:Podiatric Surgeon All done 😊 Procedure: Scarf Bunionectomy w/Reese Osteotomy R-Foot · Natasha Johnson ·…
Hello dear friends, I would love to hear your thoughts as I have a dilemma.
Hello dear friends, I would love to hear your thoughts as I have a dilemma. I had Scarf and Akin surgery done and it was done pretty badly so that the big toe is now pushing much much…
Tomorrow is my 8th week after chevron surgery.
Tomorrow is my 8th week after chevron surgery. The journey had its ups and downs, but mostly it has been good. I’m walking, standing, and dancing . I have learned a lot from this…
St Petersburg, FL: Yesterday i had my MIS Austin/Akin bunionectomy plus a second toe procedure … either 2nd…
St Petersburg, FL: Yesterday i had my MIS Austin/Akin bunionectomy plus a second toe procedure … either 2nd toe Weil metatarsal osteotomy or a 2nd toe arthroplasty. I’m not sure which…
Hey everyone. This is my 2nd surgery. I am 2.5 weeks Post Op. I had my left foot done last winter. This time I…
Hey everyone. This is my 2nd surgery. I am 2.5 weeks Post Op. I had my left foot done last winter. This time I had a chevron bunionectomy & “the thing they do to separate the 2nd toe…
Dear nice people on Facebook, I would be super grateful for advice please.
Dear nice people on Facebook, I would be super grateful for advice please. I had an NHS operation on my left foot in October and the position of the big toe was such that it caused…
2 week post op update I had a scarf and akin osteotomy 2 weeks and just want to give a little update.
2 week post op update I had a scarf and akin osteotomy 2 weeks and just want to give a little update. I had my 2 week follow up with surgeon yesterday and he is very happy with…
I went to the dr recently when my foot (15 months post op lapidus bunion removal and big toe osteotomy with 4…
I went to the dr recently when my foot (15 months post op lapidus bunion removal and big toe osteotomy with 4 screws and a plate). I have been experiencing pain, numbness, and…
10 days post operation for scarf and akin osteotomy.
10 days post operation for scarf and akin osteotomy. I’m still bandaged and have another week before i see any one to get my stitches out. I’m really struggling on a night I’m hardly…
Good afternoon, I'm having a bunionectom and hamertoe ...what are the MUST haves I should have at home!?
Good afternoon, I'm having a bunionectom and hamertoe ...what are the MUST haves I should have at home!? Please and thank you
Help needed in deciding.
Help needed in deciding. My surgeon suggests shaving bone growth on the side of my bunion and doing a big toe release during surgery. (I had chevron MIS last year and I already have a…
Im at 10 weeks post lapidus akin bunionectomy.
Im at 10 weeks post lapidus akin bunionectomy. Anyone else at this time post op can te me how everything is going for you. I have a couple things that are bothering me and im not sure…