I had hammer toe surgery 3 weeks ago.
I had hammer toe surgery 3 weeks ago. The toe is still elevated and somewhat twisted towards the big toe. Does this look like it can heal properly?
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I am scheduled for bunion and hammer toe foot surgery Thursday June 4th.
I am scheduled for bunion and hammer toe foot surgery Thursday June 4th. This the name per my surgical records. I’m having a Right Dorsomedial with medial Buttress with lapidus…
This is my foot, 5 months post bunion and hammertoe surgery.
This is my foot, 5 months post bunion and hammertoe surgery. Will my big toe straighten out more once some of the swelling subsides?
Not bunion related but toe related.
Not bunion related but toe related. Last year (2/20) I went skying and traumatized the nail bed and got a fungal infection. Nail stopped growing, turned yellow, got infected, doc…
Has anybody had any success with custom orthotics for plantar fasciitis?
Has anybody had any success with custom orthotics for plantar fasciitis?
One DPM says physical therapy won't help for chronic plantar fasciitis.But it could help if it was acute.
One DPM says physical therapy won't help for chronic plantar fasciitis.But it could help if it was acute. Mine is chronic, but the other says to go to physical therapy. Who is right?
Has anyone had laser for plantar fasciitis?
Has anyone had laser for plantar fasciitis? I'm currently getting my last 2 shockwave treatments and am not seeing results yet. Either I need to be more patient, or it's not working…
Anyone on here has had Shockwave Therapy for Plantar Fasciitis?
Anyone on here has had Shockwave Therapy for Plantar Fasciitis? If yes can you please share
You guys! I could almost cry right now. My plantar fasciitis has been so bad I went to the doctor and PT last…
You guys! I could almost cry right now. My plantar fasciitis has been so bad I went to the doctor and PT last week. I was given stretches, ice water bottle technique, and tips that I…
Has anyone here experienced relief from accupunture ?
Has anyone here experienced relief from accupunture ? I have a long lasting case if plantar fasciitis, been to podiatrist 2x , the pills / shot have not helped
I have chronic foot pain that started in 2015 with basic periodic episodes of plantar fasciitis.
I have chronic foot pain that started in 2015 with basic periodic episodes of plantar fasciitis. I can’t emphasize the importance of good footware enough, but that’s another post…
I was diagnosed with plantar fasciitis two years ago.
I was diagnosed with plantar fasciitis two years ago. Still treating it like it's plantar fasciitis, but doubting that it is. I am able to walk most of my work shift with minimal to…
I am 8 weeks post op right Austin bunionectomy and have been full weight bearing for the past 2 weeks.
I am 8 weeks post op right Austin bunionectomy and have been full weight bearing for the past 2 weeks. I feel like my healing process has been typical, except my issue is the bottom…
For those of you who had hammer toes corrected with your bunion removal surgery, when did swelling in the…
For those of you who had hammer toes corrected with your bunion removal surgery, when did swelling in the corrected hammer toe to stop?
For all the chevron bunionectomy people, at what point were you cleared or able to lift weights, do squats…
For all the chevron bunionectomy people, at what point were you cleared or able to lift weights, do squats, bodypump style workouts?
Just have to share.
Just have to share. I hit 6 weeks post op to a Lapidus Bunionectomy yesterday! I had my PT evaluation Monday and had my first session yesterday. I have been walking in the boot with…
8 weeks post op bunionectomy.
8 weeks post op bunionectomy. Doctor said I will need to buy new sneakers half or 1 size up. Why do I need to buy bigger shoes? Is temporary? Will my feet back to normal? If so, how…
I am scared to death of bunion surgery.
I am scared to death of bunion surgery. Reading everyone's posts and what to expect is terrifying. I am afraid I will never be the same again. Can anyone give me some advice and what…
I have a small/medium bunion on my right foot.
I have a small/medium bunion on my right foot. I have lots of mobility, no pain… I do a lot of yoga.  Thinking I should embrace “my bunny”, as I like to call it…. Tattoos, jewelry… …
The orthopedic sandal that they sent me home from surgery in was heavy, and the strap across my forefoot was…
The orthopedic sandal that they sent me home from surgery in was heavy, and the strap across my forefoot was causing a lot of pain when walking. I got this today and love it! It is…
I had bunion surgery 21 years ago and ever since I have dealt with this.
I had bunion surgery 21 years ago and ever since I have dealt with this. It doesn’t matter what shoe I wear - it’s after a lot of walking. There are blisters under blisters. I had it…
Highly recommend ALTRA running shoes to all my fellow runners with bunions .
Highly recommend ALTRA running shoes to all my fellow runners with bunions . They have a wide toe box . Wish I knew about them sooner !
Just had my six week check up.
Just had my six week check up.
Hi I have a tailors bunion that making my whole foot lean towards the big toe, am I to old for surgery I’m 70.
Hi I have a tailors bunion that making my whole foot lean towards the big toe, am I to old for surgery I’m 70.
So I went to my 6 week follow up appointment with my surgeon last Thursday and he told me that I would have to…
So I went to my 6 week follow up appointment with my surgeon last Thursday and he told me that I would have to be in my walking boot for another six weeks all day and night. I forgot…
One day post op. Doing well. Nausea in day 1 was rough. Today the shoe is digging into my heel but otherwise…
One day post op. Doing well. Nausea in day 1 was rough. Today the shoe is digging into my heel but otherwise doing well.
Swelling is definitely being helped by my wine cooler, It’s really made a huge difference!
Swelling is definitely being helped by my wine cooler, It’s really made a huge difference! Week 7 post op, foot looking better but still tender when doing heel raises and walking…
Any suggestions? I'm 52 very active / fitness instructor, I love to run. This foot is very bad, but everything…
Any suggestions? I'm 52 very active / fitness instructor, I love to run. This foot is very bad, but everything I read is not great and being how bad mine is not sure what to even Do…
Day 4 question. No pain when I'm lying with foot elevated. Or when I'm heel walking in boot. But why does it…
Day 4 question. No pain when I'm lying with foot elevated. Or when I'm heel walking in boot. But why does it hurt so much when I first sit up and go to standing. Foot feels tight and…
UPDATE.. All went well at wound review appointment I’ve now transitioned into a trainer and told to listen to…
UPDATE.. All went well at wound review appointment I’ve now transitioned into a trainer and told to listen to my body and proceed forward. Two weeks tomorrow since surgery so I am…