I'm frustrated. I had MIS bunionenctomy and 2nd metatarsal shortening. In having the 2nd toe shortened, I now…

I'm frustrated. I had MIS bunionenctomy and 2nd metatarsal shortening. In having the 2nd toe shortened, I now have issues with the tendons and has created a hammer toe. The Dr has referred me to start PT next week in hopes that over the next month it can be fixed. If it doesn't I will then have to have ANOTHER surgery correct that. I was not aware this was even a possibility with this part of the surgery.

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Community comment#1

I’ve been in pain for 2 years since having surgery. Precious surgeon botched my foot(podiatrist) He told me to get a second opinion. I did and now have to get another surgery next month to remove hardware. Pt never helped me

Community comment#2

Oh no, sorry to hear this. I have a flexible hammer toe and asked my podiatrist if I should have it corrected along with my bunion and he said in his exact words “it’s not worth it.” 🤷🏻‍♀️

Community comment#3

I had the same surgery 6 weeks ago and have been told to tape that toe until end of August to prevent hammertoe. Just curious if you were doing the same?

Community reply · In reply to an earlier comment#4

BeautifulLizard354 can I ask what was botched on yours?

Community reply · In reply to an earlier comment#5

BeautifulLizard354 I had a surgeon who not only made my bunion issue worse, but also ended up leaving me with a Taylor's bunion I never had before, and a foot that is so thick it hurts to wear a shoe. That is, if I can even find one that I can stuff my foot into. Obviously there will be more surgery in my future.😔

Community reply · In reply to an earlier comment#6

Everything about the surgery was a fail

Community reply · In reply to an earlier comment#7

I had both feet done about 3.5 months ago. My big toes are straight now but I still have the same size bunions. I also now essentially have a tailors bunion on the right that I didn’t have before.

Community reply · In reply to an earlier comment#8

unfortunately mine is stiff and very painful 😟 and it's a result of the surgery. I didn't have it before.

Community reply · In reply to an earlier comment#9

What is a flexible hammer toe? I’m wondering if I have that

Community reply · In reply to an earlier comment#10

oh gosh l had no idea that could happen! 🙁

Community reply · In reply to an earlier comment#11

it’s when your toe is forming a hammer toe, but you can still physically straighten it out. I forgot what the exact medical term for it is.

Community reply · In reply to an earlier comment#12

nope wasn't told to do anything with the toe. All I did, was have it wrapped with a toe separator until my 6 weeks.