Five days after hardware removal surgery.
Five days after hardware removal surgery. The doctor took some X-rays and I read in my chart that there were some notes that said "mild first MTP joint space narrowing." Should I be…
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HARDWARE REMOVAL QUESTION- Hello!
HARDWARE REMOVAL QUESTION- Hello! I feel like I should say me again..haha Its been awhile. I had surgery in January and my foot never felt right. Welp, scheduled for screw removal New…
Hi guys, Has anyone had a hardware removal and if so how did you find the recovery?
Hi guys, Has anyone had a hardware removal and if so how did you find the recovery? I had a 1st met osteotomy done over summer but now the swelling has gone down I’m starting to get…
Hi everyone, I hope you are all doing well I wanted to give an update after my 2 weeks post op appointment.
Hi everyone, I hope you are all doing well I wanted to give an update after my 2 weeks post op appointment. I had hardware removal, triplane osteotomy of the hindfoot, 1st metatasal…
Hey guys! So finally the surgeon listened after sending me to two other doctors and then realizing it’s not…
Hey guys! So finally the surgeon listened after sending me to two other doctors and then realizing it’s not right after a ct scan. This is going on 7 months post op, I got the lovely…
After two years of constant pain, I finally found a doctor willing to do my hardware removal surgery.
After two years of constant pain, I finally found a doctor willing to do my hardware removal surgery. This is my 4th opinion, and I’m so thankful to finally have answers and a plan…
How long was your foot sore post hardware removal?
How long was your foot sore post hardware removal?
Hello all! I had surgery on August 2, 2024. I’ve been going through a lot of nerve pain/damage, swelling and…
Hello all! I had surgery on August 2, 2024. I’ve been going through a lot of nerve pain/damage, swelling and CONSTANT pain in my toe. I also have lost about 75% of feeling in my toe…
I'm 7 weeks post of, had my first week back at work, only doing short shifts but job is on your feet the whole…
I'm 7 weeks post of, had my first week back at work, only doing short shifts but job is on your feet the whole shift. I've found im getting arch pain on the bottom of the foot where…
I need to get something off my chest.
I need to get something off my chest. Here's my feet. I don't necessarily have wide feet, but I have very flat feet. Due to the wrong footwear as a child (too small or too wide, long…
Has anyone had toenail removed and take forever to heal?
Has anyone had toenail removed and take forever to heal? It's been 1.5 months so far. Infected. Throbbing bad. Antibiotics previously. Cream. Soaks. Mind you same thing happened on…
Anyone else had to re-do the surgery because the screw didn't stay in place??
Anyone else had to re-do the surgery because the screw didn't stay in place?? I think I moved to much (it was my second foot so felt a bit over confident)
Anyone else had to re-do the surgery because the screw didn't stay in place??
Anyone else had to re-do the surgery because the screw didn't stay in place?? I think I moved to much (it was my second foot so felt a bit over confident)
Hi all .... I am having tailor's bunion surgery on 31st. Two small screws, shaving a bone spur, but no other…
Hi all .... I am having tailor's bunion surgery on 31st. Two small screws, shaving a bone spur, but no other procedures along with this. I have been religiously reading all your posts…
Warning: gross (no pic has been added).
Warning: gross (no pic has been added). Almost 6 weeks post-op. One of my scabs came off last night when I removed my sock and I was worried about infection because the scab had green…
Has anyone gotten scar tissue year after surgery?
Has anyone gotten scar tissue year after surgery?
Anyone have scar tissue from a Morton's neuroma surgery?
Anyone have scar tissue from a Morton's neuroma surgery? Mine was 7 months ago. Trying to figure out what to do. Feels stiff but doesn't hurt.
I am almost 1 year post-op bunny next to me with midfoot fusion and I'm going to see my foot doctor about…
I am almost 1 year post-op bunny next to me with midfoot fusion and I'm going to see my foot doctor about removing the hardware that's been bothering me I'm wondering if anyone has…
Has anyone had their hardware removed after a fusion?
Has anyone had their hardware removed after a fusion? I'm 7 months post surgery (bunionectomy and fusion) and my foot still feels noticeably tender and stiff. I traded arthritic pain…
I had minimally invasive bunion surgery about 9 months ago and just found out yesterday I'm going to need…
I had minimally invasive bunion surgery about 9 months ago and just found out yesterday I'm going to need hardware removal surgery in a few days. Wondering if anyone has experiences…
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…
Hi all, almost 3 weeks since my op.
Hi all, almost 3 weeks since my op. I had minimally invasive surgery to correct all 5 toes. Big toe has 3 screws. I have been wearing my boot and walking on my foot since Tuesday…
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…
Hi everyone. I had a big toe fusion and ankle hardware removal 6 weeks ago. Dr said foot is healing well, but…
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…
I'm at weeks 19, Tailor's Bunion, and very frustrated.
I'm at weeks 19, Tailor's Bunion, and very frustrated. September 22nd was the surgery. The bottom of the V cut hasn't healed, causing me pain all the time and by compensating I now…
Hi guys, Has anyone had a hardware removal and if so how did you find the recovery?
Hi guys, Has anyone had a hardware removal and if so how did you find the recovery? I had a 1st met osteotomy done over summer but now the swelling has gone down I'm starting to get…
Dermatologist diagnosed a fungal nail infection.
Dermatologist diagnosed a fungal nail infection. I used LOCETAR nail lacquer but it didn't seem to help much. Looking for other treatment suggestions from the group.
Thanks for the add!
Thanks for the add! Here are pics of my progress so far. Pictures of hardware before and after and 2 week and 4 week progress. How long do you feel the stiffness inside your foot? My…
When do the scars stop feeling sore?
When do the scars stop feeling sore? I'm trying to massage them as suggested by the consultant, but they are still tender to touch and I can almost feel where the screw head is. I'm…
Hi all, I had surgery to repair my tailor's bunion, about 2 months ago - this included 2 screws being inserted.
Hi all, I had surgery to repair my tailor's bunion, about 2 months ago - this included 2 screws being inserted. I can walk but every step hurts and my foot swells easily. For those…