If the doctor puts in a prescription that you need a knee scooter, will Medicare or your insurance pay for it?
If the doctor puts in a prescription that you need a knee scooter, will Medicare or your insurance pay for it?
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Surgery 1/28. I have been non weight bearing since then. I have been using a knee scooter now for 2 weeks. The…
Surgery 1/28. I have been non weight bearing since then. I have been using a knee scooter now for 2 weeks. The Pins were finally taken out a week ago. In an air cast for another 2…
If anyone is in UK (Yorkshire area) and is wanting a knee scooter please let me know.
If anyone is in UK (Yorkshire area) and is wanting a knee scooter please let me know. I have a knee rover go from my surgery and looking to sell it locally as Facebook won't let me…
I am having revision bunion surgery on my right foot April 14.
I am having revision bunion surgery on my right foot April 14. I have the knee scooter. However, our home has very narrow doorways so am still considering the I-Walk. Any of you have…
Just left mid Ohio foot and ankle specialists with Dr.
Just left mid Ohio foot and ankle specialists with Dr. S. My treatment was high intensity shockwave therapy with stem cell therapy injection. I hope and pray this works for me after…
Just had my 3rd ESWT shockwave treatment with no improvement yet.
Just had my 3rd ESWT shockwave treatment with no improvement yet. I may consider moving onto plasma injections if this doesn't work. There are 2 types offered. One is your own plasma…
I return to my podiatrist Friday for my re-check, after stretching, using the night splint and taking meloxicam.
I return to my podiatrist Friday for my re-check, after stretching, using the night splint and taking meloxicam. He'll decide then if I need a shot. I do feel like it has improved…
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.
Hi everyone! Thank you for the add! I'm Brenda and will be having surgery on Thursday for bunion and…
Hi everyone! Thank you for the add! I'm Brenda and will be having surgery on Thursday for bunion and hammertoe. Also, they will be taking a bit of bone from my heel to fill a negative…
6 weeks post op this coming Wednesday.
6 weeks post op this coming Wednesday. I was wondering if others experience more swelling when they first get up in the morning rather than after being up and walking around? I would…
Hi has anyone tried softwave for morton neuroma?
Hi has anyone tried softwave for morton neuroma?
While bunionectomy is considered as a surgical procedure, why is it that most orthopaedic surgeons would not…
While bunionectomy is considered as a surgical procedure, why is it that most orthopaedic surgeons would not do to address lateral sesamoiditis? Because if one of two sesamoids is…
Two week check up!
Two week check up! Bunion removed, bone fusion straightening of my big toe and a nodule removed from bottom of my big toe! Stitches are out X-Ray's are looking great! Now just…
How do you keep your toenails healthy while treating fungus?
How do you keep your toenails healthy while treating fungus? I've been trying various products and want to make sure I'm not damaging the nail further in the process.
6 weeks post op. I was wondering if others experience more swelling when they first get up in the morning…
6 weeks post op. I was wondering if others experience more swelling when they first get up in the morning rather than after being up and walking around? Maybe its the blood moving…
5 years post surgery.
5 years post surgery. Does anyone have insight for surgery several years out? I've been relatively pain free after all the recovery. However recently, almost 5 years post surgery, I'm…
5 weeks post OP. Minimal invasive surgery. Bunionectomy, silver bunionectomy, McBride soft tissue procedures…
5 weeks post OP. Minimal invasive surgery. Bunionectomy, silver bunionectomy, McBride soft tissue procedures as well as Akin osteotomy. 5th metatarsal Weil osteotomy and claw toe…
For my friends in UK.
For my friends in UK. My bunions are pretty bad and operating is for medical reasons. Has anyone had minimal invasive surgery and were you happy with it? Looking for UK experiences.
How's your back, neck and mind after surgery and during recovery?
How's your back, neck and mind after surgery and during recovery? I'm scared of the whole process. Been to my first consultation today. Was diagnosed with a mild bunion but looks like…
Good afternoon all.
Good afternoon all. I'm just wondering who in their 70s has had the big toe broken and plated bunion operation and hammer toe fixed. My bunions are severe but don't hurt anymore but…
Update - I sent the picture to my foot doctor today and received a phone call back.
Update - I sent the picture to my foot doctor today and received a phone call back. He says it looks fine. I appreciate everyone's input. And I wish all of us a speedy full recovery!…
I'm just feeling really defeated with my recovery at the moment.
I'm just feeling really defeated with my recovery at the moment. My physio even said to me in our session yesterday, what happened to me was not normal and shouldn't have happened…
Hi! I am six weeks post op and I have been walking in recovery shoe. I have been given the go ahead to walk…
Hi! I am six weeks post op and I have been walking in recovery shoe. I have been given the go ahead to walk without it. Please give me your advice about footwear, techniques…
Hi everyone! Will be having surgery on Thursday for bunion and hammertoe. Also they will be taking a bit of…
Hi everyone! Will be having surgery on Thursday for bunion and hammertoe. Also they will be taking a bit of bone from my heel to fill a negative space where gout has eroded the bone…
I come from a long line of people with big bunions.
I come from a long line of people with big bunions. Both my mother and grandmother had much worse bunions than I do. Mine were exacerbated by surgery to remove tophi from many gout…
Has anyone had all their toe nails removed with the nail bed before?
Has anyone had all their toe nails removed with the nail bed before? I would like some photos once all healed. I am looking to get this done as I have tried everything including the…
It gives me a giggle to know I have fungus at 25.
It gives me a giggle to know I have fungus at 25. I've had it for 2 years now with nothing helping or curing it. I just recently used some kerasal to make my nail mushy to get rid of…
I had a partial ingrown toenail removed earlier today.
I had a partial ingrown toenail removed earlier today. I did not know it could possibly involve chemicals. I'm breastfeeding and am worried they used Phenol. Is there any way to tell?
So good and bad. I went to the Dr today cause my left toe next to my pinky feels like someone is squeezing it…
So good and bad. I went to the Dr today cause my left toe next to my pinky feels like someone is squeezing it. Sometimes real painful, sometimes not. I got an ingrown toenail yay! And…
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…