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Minimally Invasive Bunion Surgery (MIS) — page 10
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Finally saw a podiatrist after years of foot pain and my old primary not taking me seriously.
Finally saw a podiatrist after years of foot pain and my old primary not taking me seriously. New podiatrist suggested minimally invasive Arthrex Bunionectomy, starting with the right…
Stitches came out today!
Stitches came out today! I’m clear to wear shoes. Hard bottom only. See comments. Karlin K. Gray One week follow up was today! I’m so thankful the minimally invasive procedure was…
Hi all - I have the chevron done twice on my right foot.
Hi all - I have the chevron done twice on my right foot. My left foot needs a bunion correction, a neuroma killed, and I might need another met head replaced. I have EDS. I have done…
Officially 4 weeks PO today.
Officially 4 weeks PO today. I've been able to wear sandals comfortably but today I am finally able to wear tennis shoes comfortably as well. These are ASICS. Minimally Invasive…
Will I need one of these after MIS?
Will I need one of these after MIS?
Any suggestions? I'm 52 very active / fitness instructor, I love to run. This foot is very bad, but everything…
Any suggestions? I'm 52 very active / fitness instructor, I love to run. This foot is very bad, but everything I read is not great and being how bad mine is not sure what to even Do…
While I have been able to walk around my home for the first time today, I was gonna explore A whole new world…
While I have been able to walk around my home for the first time today, I was gonna explore A whole new world just like Jasmine and Aladdin on date night... I decided to walk around…
Hi Everyone, 11 weeks (tomorrow) post minimal invasive surgery for both bunions and bunionettes (taylors…
Hi Everyone, 11 weeks (tomorrow) post minimal invasive surgery for both bunions and bunionettes (taylors bunion) on both feet, I have beet trying to move more to get a normal walk…
Last October, I had minimally invasive bunion surgery with two pins and a plantar plate repair.
Last October, I had minimally invasive bunion surgery with two pins and a plantar plate repair. One pin had to come out about 6 months later because it was pushing against the side of…
I am considering MIS but I have questions about the post-recovery 2, 5, 10 years after the procedure.
I am considering MIS but I have questions about the post-recovery 2, 5, 10 years after the procedure. I have had bunions since high school and I have delayed the bunion correction…
Today is my 5-week footaversary!
Today is my 5-week footaversary! Feet seem to be coming along after bilateral minimally invasive surgery (all 10 toes were operated on). Photo was taken post shower, bu
Six weeks post op today Bandages off and no more surgical shoe.
Six weeks post op today Bandages off and no more surgical shoe. Clearance to drive- YAY MIS bilateral, toe osteomy & plantar plate repair! It’s been a long 6 weeks doing this solo but…
Scheduled for surgery 5/22- right foot only, MIS bunionectony (arthrex) and arthritis and plantar plate repair…
Scheduled for surgery 5/22- right foot only, MIS bunionectony (arthrex) and arthritis and plantar plate repair of 2nd MT. I feel like the left foot may be next year? What do you…
Week 2 MIS post op visit.
Week 2 MIS post op visit. Sutures came out, I can get my foot wet now, and I'm to start range of motion stretches of my big toe.
MIS left foot this afternoon.
MIS left foot this afternoon. It seems so much harder work than when I had my right one done and that was only 6mths ago. Heres to the road to recovery
Hi, I feel terribly embarrassed about my feet however I'm wondering what peoples thoughts are on my bunion?
Hi, I feel terribly embarrassed about my feet however I'm wondering what peoples thoughts are on my bunion? Would you say minimally invasive surgery would work on a buinion like mine?…
Hello What is the risk of doing nothing for a bunion?
Hello What is the risk of doing nothing for a bunion?
It’s just been over 4 months since my MIS surgery and plantar plate repair to the second toe, but I still get…
It’s just been over 4 months since my MIS surgery and plantar plate repair to the second toe, but I still get discomfort ( mainly under 3rd and fourth metatarsal) if I walk for…
Hi everyone, thankyou for adding me.
Hi everyone, thankyou for adding me. I have a question but a brief background first. I had keyhole bunion surgery on my right foot 2016 with complete mobility in the joint which…
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…
Trying to send some positive vibes out there about the MIS - had surgery on Tuesday and so far it has been way…
Trying to send some positive vibes out there about the MIS - had surgery on Tuesday and so far it has been way better than I expected. Pain hasn't been bad at all. The worst part was…
UPDATED TO ADD POST-OP PICS 6 DAYS AFTER SURGERY ..
UPDATED TO ADD POST-OP PICS 6 DAYS AFTER SURGERY .. VERY SWOLLEN (SAUSAGE TOES ) BUT OK OTHERWISE St Petersburg, FL: Yesterday i had my MIS Austin/Akin bunionectomy plus a second toe…
**Warning: Long post ahead.** So I finally had my MIS procedure (soft tissue correction of the hallux valgus)…
**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 about…
June 19th: Had MIS AUSTIN AKIN on big toe and Weil on 2nd toe.
June 19th: Had MIS AUSTIN AKIN on big toe and Weil on 2nd toe. My second toe appears to be floating. What are the odds this is going to lay down as swelling decreases? Anyone have…
Help! Went for 2 week appointment post MIS bunion and hammertoe, doctor moved my toes around and while it…
Help! Went for 2 week appointment post MIS bunion and hammertoe, doctor moved my toes around and while it didn’t hurt during the appointment, I am now in excruciating pain!!! Like…
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…
Hello! I am due for MIS on my right foot on December 10th, but not feeling terribly confident with the…
Hello! I am due for MIS on my right foot on December 10th, but not feeling terribly confident with the procedure. My doctor does not use hardware at all. She showed me how she’d cut a…
5 weeks post op before/after…still in surgical shoe for two more weeks to allow more time for swelling to go…
5 weeks post op before/after…still in surgical shoe for two more weeks to allow more time for swelling to go down. Starting weight bearing toe exercises…hoping that helps get the…
Has anyone had extreme cramping in their feet due to the bunion?
Has anyone had extreme cramping in their feet due to the bunion? My biggest fear is when I have surgery, the cramping will happen. But I’m hoping the cramping occurs because of the…