What causes my 4th toe to sit likd this on right foot.
What causes my 4th toe to sit likd this on right foot. Left foot is similar but not the same. It sits on the bottom of the toe whereas righty sits on the side of the toe.
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I am tired of having foot pain because of a bone spur and hammer toes.
I am tired of having foot pain because of a bone spur and hammer toes. I am supposed to be having surgery, but don't know when yet. What does everyone do to deal with the pain?
I had to quit snowboarding after 25 years of riding due to an injury that lead to metatarsalgia and nerve…
I had to quit snowboarding after 25 years of riding due to an injury that lead to metatarsalgia and nerve damage exacerbated by hammer toe. The pressure on my feet from the stiff…
Hello. For last couple weeks I have been having pain under/more towards bottom top left foot third toe while…
Hello. For last couple weeks I have been having pain under/more towards bottom top left foot third toe while walking. I went to a Podiatrist and took X-Rays which were of no concern…
Hi everyone! Looking for advice. I have an upcoming bunion surgery (Lapidus) - been needing it for years, but…
Hi everyone! Looking for advice. I have an upcoming bunion surgery (Lapidus) - been needing it for years, but I am an avid runner and didn’t want to miss any races. Been battling…
I’m 50 and based in London, UK, and I finally have my MIS bunion surgery scheduled for the end of this month.
I’m 50 and based in London, UK, and I finally have my MIS bunion surgery scheduled for the end of this month. After consulting with two different surgeons, we agreed that MIS was the…
Is it weird that I wore slides (sandals) into my surgery on 4/29 and I still can’t fit my feet into them?
Is it weird that I wore slides (sandals) into my surgery on 4/29 and I still can’t fit my feet into them? I mean, not even half way width wise. It seems odd to me that I got bone…
I had lapiplasty in 2023, recovery went well and I resumed all things I was doing before surgery.
I had lapiplasty in 2023, recovery went well and I resumed all things I was doing before surgery. In April 2026, I stepped awkwardly on a rock while wearing sandals and apparently…
HELP: I have had sever pain on top of my foot at the base of my toes where they join the foot.
HELP: I have had sever pain on top of my foot at the base of my toes where they join the foot. I now have severe pain on bottom foot in the fat pad. I am 44 in shape and very active…
This past January I’ve had my 2nd revision surgery trying to resolve multiple non-union.
This past January I’ve had my 2nd revision surgery trying to resolve multiple non-union. And this one isn’t any better but recently classified as delayed-union and I’m now using…
I'm struggling so bad right now.
I'm struggling so bad right now. I've had PF for 5 years now and have spent well over 7k on inserts, shoes and surgery. I did the cortisone shots until they stopped working then had…
Has anyone age 18 had bunion surgery and fusion?
Has anyone age 18 had bunion surgery and fusion? My daughter is on Monday. Keen to hear about other's experiences. She hopes to ski end of January. Surgeon said she'll be walking in 8…
I'm about 6 weeks out from my MIS bunion surgery, and the aim of my posts is to try and be as honest as…
I'm about 6 weeks out from my MIS bunion surgery, and the aim of my posts is to try and be as honest as possible about my experience. As my vacation is coming to a close, I thought…
Hi Bunion Buddies!
Hi Bunion Buddies! This year has been filled with 2 foot surgeries, one on each foot. My r-foot is 9 months out that a adductoplasty - not sure spelled right- with toe release. It was…
Day 6 - going great Today I have had no pain meds at all Still talking Celebrex morning and night Every now…
Day 6 - going great Today I have had no pain meds at all Still talking Celebrex morning and night Every now and again I get these weird feelings through my foot, like a cramp coming…
Have surgery coming up on the 24th for my right foot.
Have surgery coming up on the 24th for my right foot. Going to post my progress in this thread. Any suggestions before I go into surgery?
I have to say this was the best experience!
I have to say this was the best experience! I was reading all the post op posts on here and was scared to death of the recovery after bunion surgery. Posts of so much pain, not being…
So I have bunions, and over the past year the left side has gotten noticeably worse.
So I have bunions, and over the past year the left side has gotten noticeably worse. I have little to no pain still. My feet do ache after being on them awhile but I also have very…
people with fat pads that have moved or move around what do you do for pain?
people with fat pads that have moved or move around what do you do for pain? The fat pads have moved more towards the toes so I can't bend my toes properly when walking or sitting. So…
Has anyone stopped doing the stretches because it hurt too bad and what else has helped you?
Has anyone stopped doing the stretches because it hurt too bad and what else has helped you? I feel like I've tried everything but the surgery but I struggle to make it through work…
I had surgery on Aug 14th.
I had surgery on Aug 14th. I had my right foot surgery in Jan. And now my left foot, I had hardware removal, MIS and apparently hammertoe surgery done. Pain level is moderate. The…
Hi guys! I’m new to this group and don’t have typical bunions. I believe I have tailor bunions because I have…
Hi guys! I’m new to this group and don’t have typical bunions. I believe I have tailor bunions because I have painful bones that stick out on the outside of my feet and my pinky toes…
Hi all! This group has been so helpful for me as I both cope with life pre-surgery and prepare for how life…
Hi all! This group has been so helpful for me as I both cope with life pre-surgery and prepare for how life will be post-surgery. So thank you to the admins and those who contribute…
I'm so confused and stressed about whether or not to have surgery.
I'm so confused and stressed about whether or not to have surgery. I'm in the UK and don't have the money to go private. I had a consultation in January 2025 and the doc said I should…
2 weeks 1 day post op and had my first little walk around the house.
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…
Hi. Has anyone had toenails removed as well? Either before, after, or simultaneously with bunion surgery? I'm…
Hi. Has anyone had toenails removed as well? Either before, after, or simultaneously with bunion surgery? I'm wondering what the recovery was like.
General suggestion: could people specify whether they have flat feet or high arches, etc., and give more…
General suggestion: could people specify whether they have flat feet or high arches, etc., and give more specific info with suggestions, especially about shoes and insoles. I have…
2nd September - LEFT - 2nd 3rd 4th distal metatarsal minimally - invasive osteotomy (DMMO) + percutaneous…
2nd September - LEFT - 2nd 3rd 4th distal metatarsal minimally - invasive osteotomy (DMMO) + percutaneous tendoachilles lengthening. I'm not doing too bad at moment I am getting quite…
My right foot was essentially mangled during my bunion surgery in 2021.
My right foot was essentially mangled during my bunion surgery in 2021. Corrective surgery in 2022, but foot is destroyed. One of my issues is the big toe sitting right on top of…
UK folks - I've been advised by my podiatrist never to walk in wellies.
UK folks - I've been advised by my podiatrist never to walk in wellies. I’m going on a boat in a couple of weeks' time and will need to wear them to keep my feet dry, rather than…