Today is pin removal day.
Today is pin removal day. Did any of you take a pain pill prior to the appointment?
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Surgery Complications & Wound Healing — page 10
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Hello, new here, didn’t find this group until after my first surgery, on 9/22 had bunion and toenail remover…
Hello, new here, didn’t find this group until after my first surgery, on 9/22 had bunion and toenail remover on left foot, done same time. Bunion healing well, but toenail got staph…
hello everyone, I had been in this group a very long time as my left foot bunion was removed eight years ago…
hello everyone, I had been in this group a very long time as my left foot bunion was removed eight years ago fast-forward to present day. I have problems in my metatarsal wall of foot…
Good evening. Not sure if this is the right group for this question or not, if not hopefully someone can…
Good evening. Not sure if this is the right group for this question or not, if not hopefully someone can direct me to the right place. My son (3 years old) had what I thought were…
It’s just been over 4 months since my MIS surgery and plantar plate repair to the second toe, but I still get…
It’s just been over 4 months since my MIS surgery and plantar plate repair to the second toe, but I still get discomfort ( mainly under 3rd and fourth metatarsal) if I walk for…
Hi all- just curious how much everyone has felt any hardware in their foot at around 12-15 weeks.
Hi all- just curious how much everyone has felt any hardware in their foot at around 12-15 weeks. At 13 weeks post I’m able to do my pre-surgery fitness walks which is amazing, and I…
I am just over 8 weeks double bunion surgery- I have a 4.5 hour flight in the morning.
I am just over 8 weeks double bunion surgery- I have a 4.5 hour flight in the morning. I am really worried about how my feet will feel. Also, will the hardware set the scanner off…
Hi Everybody! I’m 2 years out of Bunionectomy and my toe is killing me How did you know it was time for…
Hi Everybody! I’m 2 years out of Bunionectomy and my toe is killing me How did you know it was time for hardware to come out. The doc that did the surgery has retired.
Hello! I am due for MIS on my right foot on December 10th, but not feeling terribly confident with the…
Hello! I am due for MIS on my right foot on December 10th, but not feeling terribly confident with the procedure. My doctor does not use hardware at all. She showed me how she’d cut a…
I am almost 6 weeks out.
I am almost 6 weeks out. Anyone that had hammertoe done with a pin, pun came out a week ago. Does my 2nd toe look normal? I feel like it is dead and it is out of place? Help!
Anyone else have achy heels and arches after bilateral lapiplasty and gastroc release?
Anyone else have achy heels and arches after bilateral lapiplasty and gastroc release? Left foot was 9 months ago and right foot was 4 months ago. All hardware was removed 4 weeks…
The bone spur snapped while surfing (pressing my foot onto the board).
The bone spur snapped while surfing (pressing my foot onto the board). 11 years later the bone decided to attach to my heal. Nothing left to stop the bone from poking my tissue. I…
I am post op 7 weeks and I would like to go back to my zero drop barefoot shoes.
I am post op 7 weeks and I would like to go back to my zero drop barefoot shoes. But when is the foot ready? Had no hardware in my foot. Minimal invasive surgery keyhole
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…
Well, it's been a journey......
Well, it's been a journey...... I'm 10 days post op revision Tailor's Bunion surgery. My first surgery was in September, V cut and one screw. Seemed like a simple surgery but I've had…
Does this look like healing well?
Does this look like healing well? I removed my toe nail ten days ago. The doctor told me to soak twice a day with Epsom salt water and apply anti bacterial ointment. I have been…
After multiple x rays, mri's and a year, they have determined i have no more cartilage in my mtp joint.
After multiple x rays, mri's and a year, they have determined i have no more cartilage in my mtp joint. A bone spur. Waiting on an infection to.clear up and then its more surgery.
I am 3 weeks post op.
I am 3 weeks post op. I just took off my sock & noticed my pin head is pointed down. Was up. Do I need to let the Dr know? I am still in a boot. It does not get removed till June…
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…
4 weeks post op Tailor's Bunion revision and my pin came out today!!!!
4 weeks post op Tailor's Bunion revision and my pin came out today!!!! Hallelujah! Didn't feel good being pulled out but it was quick. Still in pain, still not a fully healed bone…
5 weeks today post op my new right foot looked like the left foot 5 weeks ago big toe is still bit swollen snd…
5 weeks today post op my new right foot looked like the left foot 5 weeks ago big toe is still bit swollen snd sore at base off it , but starting too look good I rub rescue oil same…
Just want to share with people in case it can help someone.
Just want to share with people in case it can help someone. I’ve been dealing with PF since 2024. The past 6 months or so I have a lot of leg pain from the knee down. Kept thinking it…
This question has probably been asked already.
This question has probably been asked already. But I will ask again. I am 4 weeks post op- with hardware. When does the swelling go down where you can wear normal shoes?
Hi all, my big toenail has now almost fallen off due to an injury, hopefully I can now treat the infection but…
Hi all, my big toenail has now almost fallen off due to an injury, hopefully I can now treat the infection but it’s hanging on on one side and I’m afraid to pull that remaining bit as…
Good morning. Has anyone here on this site have the Clayton procedure done where they cut off your metatarsal…
Good morning. Has anyone here on this site have the Clayton procedure done where they cut off your metatarsal heads as well as make adjustments/partial cutting near the middle of each…
Hello! Almost 3 weeks since surgery. Went back to work. (Office job) Foot on an upside down garbage can like…
Hello! Almost 3 weeks since surgery. Went back to work. (Office job) Foot on an upside down garbage can like 24" tall. 2 hrs in and it swelled right up. Took the boot off to see if…
Hi everyone update on my toenail infection this is currently it in two days after using lemon juice for 30…
Hi everyone update on my toenail infection this is currently it in two days after using lemon juice for 30 minutes twice a day and then using scholls brush on treatment I think it…
Hi everyone.I had a big toe fusion and ankle hardware removal 6 weeks ago.Dr said foot is healing well,but I…
Hi everyone.I had a big toe fusion and ankle hardware removal 6 weeks ago.Dr said foot is healing well,but I need a stiff soled shoe to drive.I'm from South Africa.Does anyone have…
How long was your foot sore post hardware removal?
How long was your foot sore post hardware removal?
So what does this mean plate loosening???
So what does this mean plate loosening??? Has this stuff in the description happen to any of you? Also has this happened to any of you and did you get hardware removal? Is it really a…