Today is the day.....
Today is the day..... I hope..... to finally be pain free. 10 mos post op. Getting hardware removed. Surgeon (different one that did the original) said she is 99% sure this will…
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Has anyone had bunion hardware removal surgery before?
Has anyone had bunion hardware removal surgery before? Curious about exact and practical downtime for recovery. I know its minimal compared to the bunion surgery itself. We have to…
Hello all - I am 16 months post surgery.
Hello all - I am 16 months post surgery. Just came back from my first backpacking trip since surgery and... fractured my corrected big toe. It is a stress fracture located such that…
I had revision surgery 8 weeks ago which included akin osteotomy removing hardware from previous mtp fusion.
I had revision surgery 8 weeks ago which included akin osteotomy removing hardware from previous mtp fusion. Plus hammertoe arthrodesis toes 3/4. I prior had plantar plate…
I’m wondering why people end up having hardware removed.
I’m wondering why people end up having hardware removed. I had surgery a year an a half ago and I’m constantly aware of my foot! It feels like there is a rubber band pulling between…
I’m 2 weeks post-op from a distal osteotomy chevron-type bunion correction, plus an Akin osteotomy.
I’m 2 weeks post-op from a distal osteotomy chevron-type bunion correction, plus an Akin osteotomy. This is my first post-op x-ray. I’m worried because the metatarsal looks very…
I was finally, able to have my revision surgery in may after a 1&1/2 year of pain from my original…
I was finally, able to have my revision surgery in may after a 1&1/2 year of pain from my original lapolaplasty December 2024. I was in a boot of and on for 9 months due to pain! Look…
Hardware removal day!
Hardware removal day! Everything went well—hoping for more relief and mobility. The official procedures in April were: a Lapidus bunionectomy, 2nd & 3rd cuneiform fusion, a Tailor’s…
Hello all and happy healing!
Hello all and happy healing! My procedures are on Wednesday the 16th. I am having a bunionectomy with hardware, they are fixing my hammer toe with a pin that sticks out the tip of my…
Long post I’m sorry!!!
Long post I’m sorry!!! I had minor invasive bunion surgery on my right foot in August 2024. Then a second surgery to remove a hardware in October 2024, then another surgery to shave…
10 days postop. Had my appointment with my podiatrist today and was fitted for a boot. My initial thought was…
10 days postop. Had my appointment with my podiatrist today and was fitted for a boot. My initial thought was that it looks worse however, my doctor ensured me that I was healing…
Just wondering if anyone here has had hardware removed?
Just wondering if anyone here has had hardware removed? And if so what was their experience and recovery like? I'm 5 months post revision surgery and everytime I weight-bear my foot…
Healing & recovery must-haves!
Healing & recovery must-haves! I just finished my 3rd surgery on my feet, this time to remove hardware from one, and bone spurs and a neuroma removed from the other. Both had previous…
Round one complete.
Round one complete. Left the hospital at the 10:30 AM this morning. As of now, the nerve block has mostly held out and it I had a mix of general with it. Have some tingling (I have…
Hi everyone me removed this nail before 6 months now coming but to much infection again going inside so what…
Hi everyone me removed this nail before 6 months now coming but to much infection again going inside so what is solution for this plz
Has anybody had post op problems with infection or skin not healing properly?
Has anybody had post op problems with infection or skin not healing properly? I saw an orthopedic surgeon for my bunionette. She said she could do surgery but had some concern about…
7/10/25 Well after 4 lots of antibiotics I finally got to see my surgeon today .
7/10/25 Well after 4 lots of antibiotics I finally got to see my surgeon today . He’s going to operate and take all the metal work out as is not fused to my bone any more because of…
Can I remove my toenail if it’s dead and falling off ?
Can I remove my toenail if it’s dead and falling off ? I already had an infection on it and stumped my tooth by mistake and it lifted the fungal nail. Looks Like I’m already growing a…
Hi all. I'm 10 weeks post op tomorrow. Bunion removal on my right foot. Been in hokas bondi 9 since week 7…
Hi all. I'm 10 weeks post op tomorrow. Bunion removal on my right foot. Been in hokas bondi 9 since week 7. Gradually walking longer distances. I have scar tissue on the arch of my…
So I thought I’d update on what has shown improvement and what I’ve had zero luck with.
So I thought I’d update on what has shown improvement and what I’ve had zero luck with. I’ve had infection on my foot for 15 years and it’s slowly spread to each toe and affected them…
My feet always use to be so pretty, I went to a nail salon and for a pedicure maybe in 2020 and ever since…
My feet always use to be so pretty, I went to a nail salon and for a pedicure maybe in 2020 and ever since then I have had a fungal infection ongoing. My toes swell up…. At first it…
Anyone have the minimally invasive bunion surgery and did not have to have hardware added?
Anyone have the minimally invasive bunion surgery and did not have to have hardware added? I had my procedure on Wednesday (no hardware) and was curious how your recovery has been.
Anyone a server? Looking for recovery time (realistically) to get back to waiting tables after MIB surgery. I…
Anyone a server? Looking for recovery time (realistically) to get back to waiting tables after MIB surgery. I understand everyone is different. I don’t believe I will have hardware…
I’m at around 12 weeks.
I’m at around 12 weeks. Does anyone have pain when you touch your foot around where the screw is. Pretty sure it’s nerve related but wondering if anyone has this. The doctor says…
Hardware removal I’m finally getting my hardware removed after dealing with pain for the past 2 years since my…
Hardware removal I’m finally getting my hardware removed after dealing with pain for the past 2 years since my bunion surgery. For anyone who has had hardware removal surgery, how was…
Saturday 28/2/26 Hello just let you know I had surgery on Monday 23/2/26 for my plantar fasiitis had a release…
Saturday 28/2/26 Hello just let you know I had surgery on Monday 23/2/26 for my plantar fasiitis had a release bunion have a pin in my big toe I’m in a surgical shoe have to have on…
Three weeks tomorrow since I had surgery .
Three weeks tomorrow since I had surgery . I had an infection and a week of anti-biotics , but things are looking a lot better.
Hi everyone! I’m having hardware removal surgery next Wednesday after being in pain for 2 years following my…
Hi everyone! I’m having hardware removal surgery next Wednesday after being in pain for 2 years following my bunion surgery. My surgeon will also be giving me an ankle injection while…
I wanted to post an update on my experience with bunion surgery for anyone considering it, hopefully it will…
I wanted to post an update on my experience with bunion surgery for anyone considering it, hopefully it will provide some optimism! I had lapiplasty on my left foot in August 2024. At…
Day 2 lapiplasty and 2nd toe osteotomy.
Day 2 lapiplasty and 2nd toe osteotomy. The nerve block I received behind the knee is still working 32 hours later. The bumper plate extending from my toe area has been great at…