Community experiences
Explore 437 community discussions about minimally invasive bunion surgery (mis), with 1,347 replies preserved in the archive.
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6 months post-op update - Scarf and akin osteotomy to big toe and 2nd pip fusion. Did couch to 5k in May and June (did 5k park run on 20th June) was still having some discomfort. Ran…
Throbbing tonight No photo description available. Shared post Erica Young Is there less pain/quicker recovery with keyhole - minimally invasive surgery please? Shared post Christine…
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…
Hi all. Has anyone had MIS with no hardware. I've been trying to get in touch with my surgeon as there was no information provided post op. I'm almost 3 weeks in and struggling with…
⚠️ **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…
Hi I am one week post op and saw the doctor yesterday. He was very pleased with my progress. Minimal swelling We have scheduled the left foot for 3 weeks from now. . . Has anyone had…
Hello all! My MIS procedure is scheduled for tomorrow at 9:45am. These items plus a knee scooter and shower chair are what I have to help aid in my recovery. Am I missing anything…
I'm looking for a good orthopedic surgeon in Gilbert, Arizona. Does anyone have a recommendation? Shared post Andrea Weidenfeld Bitz Any SUGGESTIONS FOR SUPPLEMENTS to help reduce…
Hopefully my post encourages others and any questions please ask away! Shared post from Marie Pringle May be an image of hospital and text. No photo description available.. No photo…
Hello everyone, I’m 3 weeks post op and am starting to look for sandals. For those of you who wore Birkenstocks after surgery, did you get the wide ones (width D)? Shared post Jill…
26 hours post op. He did put in 2 screws. No pain yet. Is it going to hit?? Shared post Judy Lodico Salerno Surgery 7Am tomorrow! Doctor said it would be 70 to 80% better which I am…
Hello! My 11 year old daughter will be getting bunion surgery on her left foot. She is in constant pain, so it’s the next step. My question is: because she is younger, and very…
Annie Lennox was right, because if 🎶sweet dreams are made of this, and who am I to disagree?🎶 😅 I'm sitting at around 5 1/2 weeks post-op... from MIS bunion surgery, and today was…
So tired of the swelling. I'm almost 8 months post op from Ossiofiber bunion surgery and have tried everything from PT, ice, elevation, compression socks, scar tape, spiky ball…
Hi..new here ..my podiatrist suggests bunion, tailor bunion and hammertoe surgery. I dont have pain specifically in any if those areas but because if them (at least in part)i have…
Has anybody had a sensitivity from your metal work and what symptoms did you have?Thank you very much. Shared post UnforgettableArugula1922 how likely is it that this new pain could…
Did everyone that had surgery have to go to PT? Shared post Yvhv Horn turned off commenting for this post. Carmon Watson Hello all! My MIS procedure is scheduled for tomorrow at…
Hello- Just wondering, If you waited too long to get bunion surgery, and once they did it, how was it? Like I believe I am waiting too long. My big toe is leaning toward the others…
Does anyone have a throbbing feeling at night time I try my best to get comfortable I would be laying here half way asleep and boom I’m back up! Feels like my incision site screaming…
Can anyone tell me what to expect? I’m having surgery in June and I’m scared. No photo description available.. No photo description available. Shared post Gemma Murphy Hi, I feel…
Hi all, I have MIS in a few weeks and my dr gave me the option for the pain of either a nerve block or a localized shot for post surgery pain management - wondering yalls experience…
It's only been about 5 days post op...but... I miss walking!! 😭🥺😂 That being said, even though I still lumber like Frankenstein after a few beers at the pub, I think I'm moving in the…
Hello I hope everyone is doing well I have a question . What are you guys doing for scars? can you please share your scar treatments please and thanks in advance Shared post Sheelagh…
I had my 6wk post-op follow-up with my surgeon this morning. Prior to the appt w/him, I had X-rays taken. The X-rays show “slightly progressive incomplete healing”. 🤔 I asked him to…
5 week update: Most of my scab has fallen off, and I am still getting used to looking at the new shape of my foot. With my PT homework, I have restored about 70 percent mobility in my…
Looking to see if anyone has had their screw from bunionectomy back out causing pain & swelling? My x-ray is showing this to be the case. Did you go back and have a revision if your…
Hi! I'm hoping to be a candidate for minimally invasive bunion surgery, but I'm concerned about the risk of the bunions returning. Has that been your experience?I'm also considering…
Anyone have a foot this bad - not even sure it will work No photo description available.. No photo description available.. No photo description available. Shared post Sarah Fry I'm…