I had Lapiplasty surgery 5 weeks ago.

thank you. But my doctor said I did not need a crutch, cane or walker. I tried taking a small step with aid of my husband helping and pain at instep was unbelievable. I was in tears. I ordered a walker. But now I am afraid of the pain.

The instep is where that procedure is performed. The joint is fused. I have had many patients come into the office having a fusion done to one of their feet, not knowing what a fusion is. A fusion is destroying a joint (the space between 2 bones) and making two bones one bone (“glueing” the bones together). That joint will never move again, and that motion will be absorbed by the joints in either side of the one that is now gone.

I agree, I am pulling back. Thank you so much, I so appreciate it.

well To say I regret this surgery doesn't make it any better. But having 4 plates, 2 in big toe and a staple, I am not sure how to move forward with the pain. I had spasms off and on for hours.

- should be ok. Normal to have weird sensations over the next 3 months until fusion is complete.

Thank you for providing me with some comfort. I am retired and walk dogs as my new job and I want to get back at it but I don't want any setbacks either.

- every doctor has a slightly different post-op course.. if questions, may be best to ask their office. But if in pain, may not be worth pushing it if not comfortable

when it has healed you will be grateful for the selected procedures. Light ambulation making sure that the majority of weight is placed on the nonoperative foot and most weight on the operative foot placed mostly through the heel.

thanks Scott. My instep is still bruised after 5 weeks. I still don't know how to but only 25 to 50% on operative foot. I mean you have to pick up non operative foot therefore putting weight on operative foot. I think I am so afraid of the pain I had with first step I can't get my brain to just do it.

then just use the crutches for a couple of additional weeks so.you have no worries. The bruising doesn't concern me at all. Swelling wouldn't concern me at all either. Aching pain is to be expected so please be patient and when full healing has occurred you will ambulate without pain

always better to err on the side of caution. After a few more weeks of bone healing you will have less soreness and more confidence knowing that you can ambulate with full weight while wearing the boot(if approved by your surgeon). Patience is a virtue.

thank you Scott, I really appreciate the advice. My surgeon is a man of few words.

I had the surgery last January 13 , my foot still doesn’t bend right when I walk. It makes my back and other leg and knee hurt. It is getting better, but now I keep getting an ingrown toenail and infection in it. Was wondering what to do