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Hello, I had a bunionectomy and hammer toe surgery (I do not know the type of surgery) 17 months ago. I have no pain and toes are nice and straight. My question has anyone here…
hello I'm 20 years old and this is my bunion it hurts a lot but does anyone else have a bunion?
Hi everyone! I have had 2 bunionectomy’s, on the left and the right foot. I regret it as I developed a bone spur on my left foot. My feet hurt all the time. I work on my feet in my…
Has anyone had an exostectomy to remove bone spurs? My ortho surgeon has recommended this to remove a very painful bone spur on a tailor’s Bunionette. I realize removing bone spurs…
Has anyone had a bunionectomy & then the bunion came back??
I am new here. I have had 3 different surgery done. 2 at the same time. I just got a tailor bunion fixed. This one is so painful. Is this normal for these? I am not able to get much…
Hello! Has anyone managed to reverse a tailors’ bunion without surgery?
I am thinking about have my tailor's bunion removed. Can anyone tell me what the recovery is like? TIA
New here! How is MIS different from lapiplasty bunion surgery and how do I find a doctor well trained in MIS in my geographic area (raleigh nc)? Are there any videos that give you the…
Had my post-op appointment (week + 2 days) from my Minimally Invasive Surgery Bunionectomy. I was sent home from the hospital with bandages (ace-fabric wrap) and no boot. I have been…
Surgery day! Amazing experience with HSSH today In London. Sedation and nerve block for bilateral bunionectomy.
Thank you for the add. I need any advice please. I am 1 week till bunion surgery. What should do you suggest I prepare ahead of time for? bunionectomy surgery and distal 1st…
Hello I'm scheduled for a bunionectomy end of this month - I'm trying to figure out what % will Medicare pay. Does anyone know? It's impossible to get answers when I call. Thank you
Hi! New here. Scheduled for VOOM MIS bunionectomy first week of November. Would love some input/experience feedback, advice. Thank you!
I live in the UK and today I had a further consultation about what treatment method will be best for me personally. I'm still very confident that MIS surgery will be the best course…
I’m wondering if anyone here has experienced something similar. I had bunion surgery along with 2nd, 3rd, and 4th metatarsal osteotomies on January 16th. I received a nerve block…
Shoe Recommendation for Severe Bunion - cushioned/extra wide Good Day, My mother and I have a trip coming up - it will involve quite a bit of walking. My mother has a MASSIVE bunion…
Hello I am new I had left foot Lapidus and MIS akin bunionectomy on September 12 this year my third visit he said I’ll be walking in a shoe on November 5 and I’m most likely to return…
Non surgery options for a tailor bunion
So I have been using tea tree oil and vapor rub on my nail for some time, around 2 months ish,am and pm. I noticed that my nail is thin and very easy to peel. Is that still the…
Hi, I may need to seek advice from those whose had done both bunion surgery before. My surgeon said right side is mild bunion so it’s optional not to go for operation. However, I’m…
I am currently 14K points short to qualify for a companion pass. My next statement date is June 5th. I have flights booked for the memorial day weekend for me and my daughter. I am…
Had surgery on the left foot five years ago but has reverted back but no bunio
Those who have had tailor’s bunion surgery who did it a podiatrist do it or a foot and ankle orthopedic surgeon do it?
Anyone work retail (on your feet 8-10hr a day) and had bunion surgery? How was your recovery and how was it going back to work? I had a surgery scheduled but cancelled it because I'm…
Hi everyone, I need your feedback. My job position is Instructional Teacher, and I stand and walk a lot for 8 hours, Monday through Friday. I’m trying to decide if it’s a good idea…
Hey all! I had surgery to correct the bunion on my right foot 3 weeks ago, and got my stitches out last Wednesday. When I went in for my first appointment and talked with the Dr and…
Had my bunionectomy march 12th? Got cleared to start wearing shoes and go back
I am scheduled! November 5th, VOOM MIS bunionectomy. Any advice/experience with this? Surgeon told me I’ll be walking the next day with the post-op boot, and back to work in a few days.
Bunion surgery 2024. Getting hardware out by same surgeon this week and arthritis clean up. Is this the norm or should I have gotten a 2nd opinion?