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Explore 372 community discussions about hammer toe surgery & correction, with 1,400 replies preserved in the archive.
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This message is for the person who feels like there’s pebbles or stones under the ball of their foot. Join the FB group in this picture. Metatarsalgia is a general medical term for…
First Appointment to see Podiatrist Consultant .Ive had Pre Op Assessment done & im booked in for Operation on the 12th November! Its not as straight forward as I thought , instead of…
Good morning! I’ve visited this page more than once but first time posting. Sorry this is long and it’s been building up! My surgery is on Sept 4th and the PLAN is “ Minimally…
I’m wondering when everyone was cleared to start weight training again. How long did it take before you could at least lift dumbbells? I’m assuming cardio will have to wait a little…
Tennis shoe Recs Any other fellow surgical techs, cross-fitters in here that can recommend some good every day tennis shoes and cross trainers? I like Altra, flux and xero shoes but…
Just learned this is probably a neuro sheath tumor. Anyone else have one? No photo description available. Shared post Laurie Salisbury I got a message from my foot doctor today and he…
I just wanted to share that I purchased this pair of ugg shoes at Going Going Gone (Dicks) for $77 and it is one of the first pairs of shoes in literally years that feels good on my…
Hi bunion buddies! I am having hardware removal and MIS surgery tomorrow and dr says I will be able to walk with a boot right away. My question is for those who had the same surgery…
Hey you all these knots on my feet and crooked toes along with hammer toes are so freaking annoying. I really don't want to do surgery. Do u think I'd qualify for minimally invasive…
All done 😊 Procedure: Scarf Bunionectomy w/Reese Osteotomy R-Foot Performed by:Podiatric Surgeon Hardware: 2 Titanium Screws I’m heel-walking starting now! All done Procedure: Scarf…
Best sneakers to wear with orthotics Shared post Susy Zoom I have developed bunionettes on both feet after big toe fusion surgery. The left foot was done 10 months ago, the right 8…
Good morning, 2 weeks and 2 days since foot fusion and bunion surgery. I’m walking in a boot from heel to toe , stitches are out and in zero pain and zero swelling. Life is good. I…
I’ll be 7wks post-op tmrw. I was scheduled to attend pt this morning but my therapist, sadly, had an unexpected death in her family. I was given the option of receiving pt through…
Has anyone else had a X-ray that shows that line in the big toe ? Just curious May be an image of xray Shared post Natasha Johnson I’ll be 7wks post-op tmrw. I was scheduled to attend…
Anyone know a good/great bunion surgeon in the dc or Baltimore md area? I wish i had done it a few years ago but i didn’t and it got worse and hurts every day and multiple bone spurs…
When did everyone stop sleeping with their foot elevated? Shared post Arnell Ernst I had bunion surgery 3 years ago. My pain and recovery had been tough. Finally went back to the…
Has anyone ever had hammertoe surgery on the toe next to the big one and then years like 5years or so after surgery you stubbed it hard and broke it or stubbed it and it turned a…
Good morning! Ive been told I will need a bunionectomy along with a tmt fusion on my right foot. It was originally going to be a minimally invasive bunion surgery, but new pain…
I’m hoping that I will get the call soon for the date of my surgery, it’s been 9 months since I am waiting. Any advice what to ask at the pre op appointment? I was told that it could…
I had a fusion of my big toe end of April , i had issues with the prominent hardware on the top of my foot, unable to or anything that touched it , at the end of the day the area of…
Hi, has anyone had this operation because of- metatarsal sesamoid osteoarthritis and hallux valgus deformity. Then had this Scarf and Akins osteotomy on the toe. How is your foot now…
I am having MIS and hardware removal on Friday. I had lapiplasty on my right foot in Jan and now my left foot needs redone. Thankful it is minimal this time. Still asking for prayers…
Hi everyone! I’m looking for experiences and advice from people who have had revision surgery on the big toe/MTP I joint, especially from other runners. I had both feet operated on in…
Maybe it will help.. Shared post from Taichi.zidong May be an image of text that says 'Foot pain Common causes of foot pain: Top Sprains/ strains Osteoarthritis Tendonitis Gout Toes…
I have had nothing but trouble since getting a bunionectomy three years ago. In the very beginning, I had severe nerve pain went to numerous doctors over a year and finally was…
Throbbing tonight No photo description available. Shared post Anonymous member Nobody in my family has bunions except my aunt is that normal? Shared post KnowledgeablePeapod1058 How…
Q about ice machines: I am having bunion/hammer toe surgery on Wed. My insurance did not approve an ice machine. I’ve seen some options online and was wondering what we ice as the CAM…
⚠️ **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…
I had bunion surgery 3 years ago. My pain and recovery had been tough. Finally went back to the doctor to discover my big toe joint is full of arthritis. We've tried…
5.5 weeks post-op. Progressing in physical therapy. In addition to the usual toe mobility and balancing exercises, I did heel to toe walking on a straight line, zig zag lateral crab…