Just had this foot surgery.
Just had this foot surgery. Tibiotalacalcaneal fusion, been in cast for 6 weeks and another 6 weeks in moon boot. Been a real challenge being non weight bearing, especially as last…
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Revision surgery after a fracture from the first screws which moved and dropped the ball of my foot.
Revision surgery after a fracture from the first screws which moved and dropped the ball of my foot. What was going to be a complicated surgery ended in a straight forw
I had revision surgery 8 weeks ago which included akin osteotomy removing hardware from previous mtp fusion.
I had revision surgery 8 weeks ago which included akin osteotomy removing hardware from previous mtp fusion. Plus hammertoe arthrodesis toes 3/4. I prior had plantar plate…
A little update a couple weeks on from my last post.
A little update a couple weeks on from my last post. I’ve now had dressings removed after extensive forefoot reconstruction/revision surgery big toe (1st MTPJ) fusion plus…
10 week post op appointment update I had a 10 week post appointment after having a revision surgery that…
10 week post op appointment update I had a 10 week post appointment after having a revision surgery that included a revision heel slide osteotomy, revision triplane osteotomy of the…
My surgery went well today.
My surgery went well today. 1)Distal modified McBride bunionectony with Lapidus procedure 2)corrective osteotomy 2nd metatarsal with internal fixation 3)resection arthoplasty and…
Revision surgery to correct a fracture and dropped ball of the foot.
Revision surgery to correct a fracture and dropped ball of the foot. Heel shoe off yesterday, 6 weeks post op and back in my trainers today! This didn’t happen last time!
Surgery was 1/2026.
Surgery was 1/2026. Nonunion now. I’m curious if there are any obvious causes of the nonunion. It’s very hard to choose a surgeon for the revision bc I don’t know which pitfalls to…
ouch in so much pain today
ouch in so much pain today
Hey, all. I’ve had a pretty significant bunion for 30ish years. I’ve always been able to tolerate it, but only…
Hey, all. I’ve had a pretty significant bunion for 30ish years. I’ve always been able to tolerate it, but only very recently the pain is getting problematic. I have young kids and…
I had an appointment today the burning sensation has became insane.
I had an appointment today the burning sensation has became insane. It has begun when I ain't even on my feet and when I'm driving pushing on the gas. I have bunions on both feet but…
Destination Bunion (& Hammertoe) Surgery We have had patients come in to have their feet fixed from almost 40…
Destination Bunion (& Hammertoe) Surgery We have had patients come in to have their feet fixed from almost 40 states!! Looking to help people from all 50 states! If you’re from…
My bunions….I’m 42 and have had them ever since I can remember and they’ve only gotten worse through the years.
My bunions….I’m 42 and have had them ever since I can remember and they’ve only gotten worse through the years. Would y’all recommend surgery? If so how bad is it? Do you do one at a…
How many of you regret having the minimally invasive surgery done?
How many of you regret having the minimally invasive surgery done?
My MIB/Akin osteotomy failed to close properly.
My MIB/Akin osteotomy failed to close properly. It looked like it was healing on the surface , but there was a hole underneath it. They had to go in after a month and clean it out…
A lot of people have been mentioning nerve pain.
A lot of people have been mentioning nerve pain. I actually was diagnosed with ne A lot of people have been mentioning nerve pain. I actually was diagnosed with neuropathy in both…
I hate my feet. my question is can this part of the big toe be shaven down? ( this is not my foot.)
I hate my feet. my question is can this part of the big toe be shaven down? ( this is not my foot.)
This is so embarrassing because I used to have pretty feet until a pedicure gave me toe fungus on my little…
This is so embarrassing because I used to have pretty feet until a pedicure gave me toe fungus on my little toe. Now it has spread to my third toe and I think it keeps getting an…
My dermatologist gave me fluconazole to take once a week until it goes away.
My dermatologist gave me fluconazole to take once a week until it goes away. Has anybody ever tried this? I’m always afraid to take any new medications. My middle toe keeps getting an…
Lyons European Vacation: Part 3 Switzerland 2026 - June Included: - Speiz (near where we stayed) - interlaken…
Lyons European Vacation: Part 3 Switzerland 2026 - June Included: - Speiz (near where we stayed) - interlaken - Ferry tour on Lake Thun checking out the castles - Thun Castle -…
Hello, I was wanting some advice regarding toenail issues.
Hello, I was wanting some advice regarding toenail issues. At 13 years old I went to the doctor for an odor when I clipped my toenails, and pain. I was diagnosed with an ingrown…
First picture is from January 2025, second is now.
First picture is from January 2025, second is now. I’m on Jublia topical and Terbinafine pills. I shave down my entire nail bi-weekly with a rotary nail file. Do you think the fungus…
Ladies what shoes do you wear?
Ladies what shoes do you wear? I’m going on a cruise and am dreading it because I don’t know what shoes to wear. My toenails are awful and to make matters worse I took off half of the…
I struggled with fungal nails for over 10 yrs.
I struggled with fungal nails for over 10 yrs. Thankfully it responded well to terbinafine and a Tolcylen. Though my nail shape has improved, I do still struggle with ingrown nails…
Hi, had a little bumb on left foot for a while and the right one popped a year ago.
Hi, had a little bumb on left foot for a while and the right one popped a year ago. I Didnt know anything about bunnions before that. But now its extreme, noe shoes fit. Pain is…
I have had this pain on and off for 8 years.
I have had this pain on and off for 8 years. It increases when doing physical activity and on feet for a long time. Starts dull but ends up getting worse and radiating to arch of foot…
I have just had bunion and hammer toe surgery….and I am genuinely in agony.
I have just had bunion and hammer toe surgery….and I am genuinely in agony. The nerve block wore off yesterday and prescribed dihydrocodeine isn’t working for me. I’m keeping my foot…
I’m wondering why people end up having hardware removed.
I’m wondering why people end up having hardware removed. I had surgery a year an a half ago and I’m constantly aware of my foot! It feels like there is a rubber band pulling between…
I’m 2 weeks post-op from a distal osteotomy chevron-type bunion correction, plus an Akin osteotomy.
I’m 2 weeks post-op from a distal osteotomy chevron-type bunion correction, plus an Akin osteotomy. This is my first post-op x-ray. I’m worried because the metatarsal looks very…
I have a thing about feet so I can't post a pic without socks.
I have a thing about feet so I can't post a pic without socks. My feet hurt so bad. Both of them. It's like the bone is curling or something bc it hurts worse on the underneath on…