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**Warning: Long post ahead.** So I finally had my MIS procedure (soft tissue correction of the hallux valgus) in London, UK. Today I'm writing this for anyone who is thinking about…
June 19th: Had MIS AUSTIN AKIN on big toe and Weil on 2nd toe. My second toe appears to be floating. What are the odds this is going to lay down as swelling decreases? Anyone have…
Recovery update after my June 11, 2025 bunion repair (Lapiplasty – correction of the bunion with Calcaneal Bone Graft and lesser toe corrections): NW bearing for 4 weeks to walking in…
Hi! I’m a year out from lapiplasty and I’m getting a lot of nerves firing in my surgical foot. Anyone still getting nerve jolts after a year? This just started recently.
Has anyone in here had the release surgery for pf?
Has anyone ever had the procedure done where the doctor pokes holes in your heel supposedly to enhance healing? I cannot think of the name of it, but that’s how she described it to…
Truth!
Just a little funny, for this Sunday...
This probably sounds really crazy. After over nine months of suffering with pain in my left heel that has been so excruciating at times I have considered going to the e
These shoes came highly recommended to me. Hoka Bondi for plantar fasciitis sufferers. I bought these at Fleet Feet and oh my God I am in love!!! It was also recommende
To the kind woman who walked in with pitty friends in a black tee shirt at village vet care if you are in Granville in the know I just wanna thank you for hugging me after you saw my…
Dear helpful friends, After the bad surgery that left my big toe pushing in even harder on the hammertoe and no correction of the hammertoe the NHS sent me for a second opinion. This…
Hammer Toe Straightener Orthotics Corrector Aluminum Support Finger Toe Fracture Brace Foot Guard Toe Protector Toe Support Finger Splint Orthopedics Toe Splint
Overlapping Hammer Toe Bunion Relief Cushion Brace Hallux Valgus Protector Orthopedics Bunion Corrector Orthotics Toe Separator Gel Toe Corrector Spacer
Help! Went for 2 week appointment post MIS bunion and hammertoe, doctor moved my toes around and while it didn’t hurt during the appointment, I am now in excruciating pain!!! Like…
Recently I noticed big toes were leading to second toes , it was more obvious for left toe. Sometimes I feel needles on the big toes. So I went to see a GP. He said he wouldn't refer…
Just had my post op visit (6 days.) Dr said healing looks good. ♡ Is this what yours looked like?
I am wanting to hear from anyone who has had complications from their bunion surgery, what procedure they had, and what complications they were. thank you! To add: I had the chevron…
Update. The vicks vapor rub suggestion actually fixed or helped it quickly. I went to a podiatrist on Monday. Dx right now is Raynaud's syndrome. Waiting for appt with a vascular…
I have a very sore toe. I have taken numerous samples for fungal testing but all negative. Can anyone give me any clues what this maybe please..picture in comments. Toenail is white -…
Given bunions tend to make toes overlap each other I was wondering if anyone had been able to have a toenail removed to help ease discomfort?? The toenail on my pinky toe does nothing…
Today is 4 weeks and 5 days post op after a double bunionectomy. Bandages and compulsory shoes have now been removed. Can someone please assist with after care for my feet please…
Anyone have success with one of these ?
2 weeks 1 day post op and had my first little walk around the house. That first few steps felt wierd! It's wonderful not having a big lump sticking out the side of my trainer - left…
I’ve tried some toe separators before my surgery but after wearing for a bit the silicone portion that goes over the toe to keep it in place appeared to be cutting off circulation…
Does anyone find that their bunon foot is more susceptible to nail fungus?
Any shoe recommendation’s for flat feet, 2 bunions, a callus and plantar fasciitis? Yes, I know my foot is a mess. lol.
If you haven’t done this, DO IT! Oh my god! It feels SO GOOD! It feeling like a warm hug around that area. It relieves all of the pain, stops your foot from being able
This is my bunion and plantar fasciitis. I could barely walk before my surgery. The stabbing pain in my feet was unbearable. One year later and I can walk again. They say the doctors…
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