I am 4 weeks + 1 day PO.
I am 4 weeks + 1 day PO. I had lapiplasty on NYE. Today i graduated to a boot. I feel great so far. And am excited to get moving again. The hardest part of all this for me has been…
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Had my one week follow up today!
Had my one week follow up today! The left is the x-ray of my foot before the surgery and the right is the x-ray of it after! My surgery was on 2/23/26. I had lapiplasty, with a donor…
I had lapiplasty and akin osteotomy on 1/15 of this year.
I had lapiplasty and akin osteotomy on 1/15 of this year. These were taken at my 6 week appointment. My great toe looks raised and almost rotated towards my pinky. Anybody else’s…
Good Morning! I will be having Lapiplasty procedure done on April 8th. (I know how some feel about this…
Good Morning! I will be having Lapiplasty procedure done on April 8th. (I know how some feel about this procedure, but my DR and I have agreed this is best for me.) My question, what…
This whole time I misunderstood and thought I was getting lapiplasty till I spoke with the doctors office and…
This whole time I misunderstood and thought I was getting lapiplasty till I spoke with the doctors office and they told me the name of my procedure is Right minimally invasive hallux…
Bilateral scarf/akin surgery booked for the 9th of feb....
Bilateral scarf/akin surgery booked for the 9th of feb.... I am so excited .. who has had this surgery?? any tips??
Anyone have experience with your surgical wound dehiscing?
Anyone have experience with your surgical wound dehiscing? I'm 7 weeks out from lapiplasty and this spot on the main incision just will not heal. I'm doing daily dry dressing changes…
I am 19 days post op of 3D Lapidus Lapiplasty on my right foot.
I am 19 days post op of 3D Lapidus Lapiplasty on my right foot. I had a f/u with my doctor today and she gave me a boot and told me to walk 50% of the time. I was very scared to put…
Based on experiences for folks who have had bunion surgeries - Who did them?
Based on experiences for folks who have had bunion surgeries - Who did them? Podiatrist or orthopedic surgeon? I have 2 medical opinions so far. Podiatrist took and x-ray and examined…
I had surgery (lapiplasty n hammer toe) on March 28, 2026.
I had surgery (lapiplasty n hammer toe) on March 28, 2026. I am still in a lot of pain n some days are worse then others. I us a knee scooter to b able to get to the bathroom. Told…
Looking for help. This whole time I misunderstood and thought I was getting lapiplasty till I spoke with the…
Looking for help. This whole time I misunderstood and thought I was getting lapiplasty till I spoke with the doctors office and they told me the name of my procedure is Right…
I'm scheduled for surgery this Saturday.
I'm scheduled for surgery this Saturday. I've been reading through posts to get an idea of how I'm going to feel/manage. I like to think I push pain to one side and just get on with…
Hey yall\! I am having the lapiplasty operation on my left foot this June\! I had the Austin procedure done to…
Hey yall\! I am having the lapiplasty operation on my left foot this June\! I had the Austin procedure done to my right foot in 2022. It was a long hard recovery. But the pain was…
I am 19 days post op of 3D Lapidus Lapiplasty on my right foot.
I am 19 days post op of 3D Lapidus Lapiplasty on my right foot. I had a follow up with my surgeon and I was scared because the x-ray showed a gap at the fusion site. My surgeon…
Dear lovely friends, I am in a bit of a dilemma and would value advice.
Dear lovely friends, I am in a bit of a dilemma and would value advice. After the Scarf and Akin surgery in October went wrong and the surgeon decided not to correct the hammertoes…
Almost 1 week post op today on my right foot revision surgery.
Almost 1 week post op today on my right foot revision surgery. I had a lapidus bunionectomy with big toe realignment and hardware removal from previous surgery. Getting stitches out…
For those who had right foot lapidus akin bunionectomy, when did you start driving again?
For those who had right foot lapidus akin bunionectomy, when did you start driving again?
My surgery is 12/26, and I am terrified.
My surgery is 12/26, and I am terrified. I am having nightmares and waking up way too early with anxiety over it. My procedures are: Right foot: 1. Lapidus bunionectomy. 2. Akin…
Had my lapiplasty at 1:30 today.
Had my lapiplasty at 1:30 today. Any recovery tips?
Hi, my daughter (almost 15) had lapiplasty on Friday.
Hi, my daughter (almost 15) had lapiplasty on Friday. One of the best and most experienced podiatrists in New England. He said everything went well, no issues. But When Block wore off…
Has anyone had Lapiplasty without fusion?
Has anyone had Lapiplasty without fusion? My doctor offered this option because I'm worried about toe mobility after surgery and the long recovery time. He said it's possible, but it…