Positive story so far!
Positive story so far! Had Lapiplasty in January of this year on the right foot. Not gonna lie it was living hell the first few days. But my bones fused in record time (surgeon's…
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Positive story so far.
Positive story so far. Had lapiplasty in January of this year on the right foot. Not gonna lie it was living hell the first few days. But my bones fused in record time (surgeon's…
Hi everyone, I hope you are all doing well.
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 metatarsal…
I had post op #3 yesterday.
I had post op #3 yesterday. To say I'm so disappointed with my healing is an understatement. Left foot was done in May 2025, it feels great. No pain, range of motion in my big toe is…
I had bunion and hammertoe surgery 3 years ago.
I had bunion and hammertoe surgery 3 years ago. Had issues with recovery due to having a reaction to hardware so it was all taken out. Now I'm having an issue with the toe that had…
Hello I had a surgery for bunion, bunionette, and hammertoe almost 16 months ago; yet my 2nd and 3rd toe are…
Hello I had a surgery for bunion, bunionette, and hammertoe almost 16 months ago; yet my 2nd and 3rd toe are still swollen (especially my 2nd toe). I'm sure swelling should've been…
So after battling with PF for the last 15 months, I finally did it!
So after battling with PF for the last 15 months, I finally did it! Plantar fasciotomy, heel spur removal and scar tissue removal. New foot is the best Christmas gift ever. I've tried…
Hello. I am almost three months post op, left foot bunionectomy with a plate and six screws. The incision was…
Hello. I am almost three months post op, left foot bunionectomy with a plate and six screws. The incision was very slow to heal compared with my right foot done 11 years ago. My post…
I had right foot surgery (tarsometatarsal and intercuneiform fusion, bunionectomy, metatarsal weil osteotomy)…
I had right foot surgery (tarsometatarsal and intercuneiform fusion, bunionectomy, metatarsal weil osteotomy) on November 3rd. I have been out of the boot since December 25th. It was…
Post op 6 weeks and just had the pin removed from additional work done on my second toe.
Post op 6 weeks and just had the pin removed from additional work done on my second toe. Quite possibly the most painful experience of my life Told the movement will come back. Can…
I am 6 weeks post op from MIS on left foot.
I am 6 weeks post op from MIS on left foot. No pins or screws. Cleared to get into regular shoes and cleared for most types of exercise. First 4 weeks I was in a boot, then went to…
So I've been on oral terbinafine for a bit over a month (no side effects, I was nervous).
So I've been on oral terbinafine for a bit over a month (no side effects, I was nervous). My big toenails are just slightly yellow at the tips in the corners but I've had the…
Talk to me about Shockwave therapy.
Talk to me about Shockwave therapy. Does it actually work? What is the success rate? Has anyone had any success getting it covered by insurance? EDIT: Has anyone done it with success…
How much cost is laser treatment and how many times do u need for moderate to severe infection basically on…
How much cost is laser treatment and how many times do u need for moderate to severe infection basically on all toes?
Does this look like new, clean growth?
Does this look like new, clean growth? I've been on ciclopirox lacquer for almost 4 months. I was also on terbinafine but had to stop that a month in due to an allergic reaction. I…
Hi! I recently joined this group to receive advice on a lapiplasty performed on my left foot where it appears…
Hi! I recently joined this group to receive advice on a lapiplasty performed on my left foot where it appears I have a non-union and an abscess (sinus tunnel) that has formed over the…
Hello! I'm trying to decide between surgical options or no surgery. I'm 57 years old and have lots of travel…
Hello! I'm trying to decide between surgical options or no surgery. I'm 57 years old and have lots of travel and other plans for being active. Problem: painful toes (15+ years) and…
Friendly reminder from someone who learned the hard way.
Friendly reminder from someone who learned the hard way. If you're scheduled for (or recovering from) minimally invasive bunion surgery, please don't rush the walking even if you feel…
I have been fortunate with my recovery process thus far.
I have been fortunate with my recovery process thus far. Surgery was 12/5, stitches removed 12/18, and pin removed 1/13. My pain and swelling have been minimal even when my stitches…
Has anyone had a hardware removal and if so how did you find the recovery?
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 irritation…
Round 2 for me earlier today.
Round 2 for me earlier today. Right foot akin & scarf osteotomy. Also left foot, well, this foot had a scarf osteotomy in September 25 but not an akin, he thought ligament tightening…
Anyone have experience with your surgical wound dehiscing?
Anyone have experience with your surgical wound dehiscing? I'm 7 weeks out from lapiplasty and this spot on the main incision just will not heal. I'm doing daily dry dressing changes…
5 1/2 months post surgery, X-rays taken today.
5 1/2 months post surgery, X-rays taken today. Still have fractures in the big and 5th toe and barely any new bone growth around the screws.
I never experienced these recurrent fungal infections before.
I never experienced these recurrent fungal infections before. Got a fungal infection on my big toe on the right leg last year and I didn't even know that was a fungal infection. Left…
Dermatologist diagnosed a fungal nail infection.
Dermatologist diagnosed a fungal nail infection. I used LOCETAR nail lacquer for treatment but the results have been slow. Looking for advice on whether to switch to oral terbinafine…
Last Wednesday I had my MIS surgery, the first two nights were very painful but by my follow up 7 days later I…
Last Wednesday I had my MIS surgery, the first two nights were very painful but by my follow up 7 days later I was feeling pretty good. (Still icing and elevating a lot)…
Update: results from biopsy came back as a benign scar!
Update: results from biopsy came back as a benign scar!
Ive had complex foot surgery on 11th March and now having problems with my healed wound.
Ive had complex foot surgery on 11th March and now having problems with my healed wound. My gp has given me antibiotics. Any advice..
Ladies what shoes do you wear?
Ladies what shoes do you wear? I'm going on a cruise and am dreading it because I don't know what shoes to wear. My toenails are awful and to make matters worse I took off half of the…
After two 6 week prescriptions of Terbenafine plus Jublia, I have to wait until big toenails grow out before…
After two 6 week prescriptions of Terbenafine plus Jublia, I have to wait until big toenails grow out before saying its gone completely. Definitely huge improvement. Dr advised to…