Just had my post op visit (6 days.) Dr said healing looks good.
Just had my post op visit (6 days.) Dr said healing looks good. ♡ Is this what yours looked like? I didn't realize the shock I would feel by looking at my own feet without bunions…
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Minimally Invasive Bunion Surgery (MIS)
Explore 433 community discussions about minimally invasive bunion surgery (mis), with 1,220 replies preserved in the archive.
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From personal experience,which is the best minimally invasive surgery technique with the quickest recovery for…
From personal experience,which is the best minimally invasive surgery technique with the quickest recovery for a moderate bunion ? I do a lot of sport so want the best result that…
For those of you who had surgery with Lapidus method - how has recovery been?
For those of you who had surgery with Lapidus method - how has recovery been? 1) Is your foot stiff at all? Can you move your feet without pain and issues? 2) Can you wear all shoes…
Thank you for everybody sharing their own stories.it has made going into this alot easier .
Thank you for everybody sharing their own stories.it has made going into this alot easier . I have had major bunion and hammer toe surgery been 4 days today and had my first bandage…
Almost 4 months post op on my right foot.
Almost 4 months post op on my right foot. The surgery went so well I got my left foot done last Friday. My feet have been horrible ever since I was a little kid. They still aren’t…
I had a bunionectomy and a hammertoe surgery on my left foot and the bunion came back worse than before.
I had a bunionectomy and a hammertoe surgery on my left foot and the bunion came back worse than before. I’m afraid to have another surgery on my feet. I have tried every toe…
I had hammer toe surgery at the same time as my arthrex minimally invasive surgery.
I had hammer toe surgery at the same time as my arthrex minimally invasive surgery. Went to the doc 6.5 weeks post op and he told me implant in the hammer toe cracked and I have to…
After having my MIS bunion surgery on 25.06.05.
After having my MIS bunion surgery on 25.06.05. I felt pretty surprisingly good and was able to weight bare pretty much straight away... But my "ego" thought I wouldn't need any pain…
I'm sitting at about 27 days post-op since my MIS bunion surgery.
I'm sitting at about 27 days post-op since my MIS bunion surgery. I was recently asked what prompted me to have bunion surgery at all. About a year or so ago, I was walking with my…
So the big bandage and boot is off at week 4.
So the big bandage and boot is off at week 4. I had my bunion done and 2nd hammer toe and metatarsalgia surgery. The 2nd toe now needs taping for the next two weeks to bring it back…
Day 12 now post MI bunion hammertoe and metatarsalgia surgery.
Day 12 now post MI bunion hammertoe and metatarsalgia surgery. No real pain just some discomfort in boot. Significant bruising and swelling still which is all normal I know so I’m…
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…
MIS Surgery vs. traditional bunionectomy surgery: Figuring out all of these bunion surgery options can be…
MIS Surgery vs. traditional bunionectomy surgery: Figuring out all of these bunion surgery options can be daunting. Any thoughts, observations or experiences you may have about them…
I live in the UK and after seeing a physiotherapist/consultant and talking through all my available options...
I live in the UK and after seeing a physiotherapist/consultant and talking through all my available options... I have decided to move forward with an MIS (Minimally Invasive…
I am considering minimally invasive bunionectomy.
I am considering minimally invasive bunionectomy. The deformity is severe. My big toe is pushing on my second toe. I worry about hammer toe and a later more invasive surgery. My mom's…
With minimally invasive how many weeks did you take off work and what is your profession?
With minimally invasive how many weeks did you take off work and what is your profession? Interested in knowing about people that have a job that does not allow for much resting or…
I’ve been reading that with MIS there is a higher chance that your bunion could come back compared to…
I’ve been reading that with MIS there is a higher chance that your bunion could come back compared to Lapiplasty. Is this true?
Hello All! For those of you who have had MIS - what made you choose this over lapiplasty? How has the recovery…
Hello All! For those of you who have had MIS - what made you choose this over lapiplasty? How has the recovery been in terms of driving, exercising, etc?
Has anyone had lapidus surgery ?
Has anyone had lapidus surgery ? What’s the difference between that and lapiplasty ? I’m 7 weeks po and the dr said my bunion area is inflamed, but to me it looks like I still have a…
I’m looking to have Lapiplasty bunion surgery on both feet .
I’m looking to have Lapiplasty bunion surgery on both feet . A couple questions…. Can they do both feet at the same time ? How long before I can return to working ? My work requires…
I am considering Lapiplasty due to a hyper mobile joint.
I am considering Lapiplasty due to a hyper mobile joint. If the joint is removed and fused, what movement limitations does it cause?
I just met with my podiatrist today.
I just met with my podiatrist today. I had 2 injections-1 in each foot. He basically said until I change my lifestyle and stop being so active with work and dance they will not heal…
Toe Drift ? Can this happen w PF ? I just had this happen suddenly my big Toe now touches my second . My joint…
Toe Drift ? Can this happen w PF ? I just had this happen suddenly my big Toe now touches my second . My joint is unstable.. this may just be a bunion ? But the instability happened…
Can anyone tell me about the newer surgery for bunions?
Can anyone tell me about the newer surgery for bunions? The Lapiplasty. I think that’s what it’s called? I just saw two posts about the plates and screws, which I was told by my…
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…
Has anyone had severe pain on bunionette ( tailor bunion) and then had minimally invasive surgery for it.
Has anyone had severe pain on bunionette ( tailor bunion) and then had minimally invasive surgery for it. Can you please share your experiences. Before/ during/ after with me. Also…
I'm sitting at about 27 days post-op since my MIS bunion surgery.
I'm sitting at about 27 days post-op since my MIS bunion surgery. I was recently asked what prompted me to have bunion surgery at all. About a year or so ago, I was walking with my…
Hi everyone, I joined because I am awaiting an NHS (UK) appointment to get my bunion assessed to see if they…
Hi everyone, I joined because I am awaiting an NHS (UK) appointment to get my bunion assessed to see if they will operate as it’s becoming very difficult with the pain it’s causing…
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…
This is what my foot is like when I push my bunion in versus weight bearing.
This is what my foot is like when I push my bunion in versus weight bearing. My foot collapses down, my bunion is flexible. I don’t have a lot of pain but it’s very uncomfortable and…
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