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Explore 322 community discussions about scarf & akin osteotomy, with 883 replies preserved in the archive.
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I had revision surgery 8 weeks ago which included akin osteotomy removing hardware from previous mtp fusion. Plus hammertoe arthrodesis toes 3/4. I prior had plantar plate…
10 week post op appointment update I had a 10 week post appointment after having a revision surgery that included a revision heel slide osteotomy, revision triplane osteotomy of the…
My surgery went well today. 1)Distal modified McBride bunionectony with Lapidus procedure 2)corrective osteotomy 2nd metatarsal with internal fixation 3)resection arthoplasty and…
My MIB/Akin osteotomy failed to close properly. It looked like it was healing on the surface , but there was a hole underneath it. They had to go in after a month and clean it out…
I’m 2 weeks post-op from a distal osteotomy chevron-type bunion correction, plus an Akin osteotomy. This is my first post-op x-ray. I’m worried because the metatarsal looks very…
I'm waiting for akin, osteotomy surgery in the coming months. I'm sure many of us with bunions also suffer from calluses, especially below the big toe. Those that have had surgery, do…
Hi all, my minimally invasive surgery is Thursday (distal metatarsal and akin osteotomy) with nerve block. Curious when everyone started their pain meds? Like right after surgery or…
Before and after. Had a chevron osteotomy. Left in October right in April. Still healing to do. Very worried about reoccurrence so also working on foot strengthening and gait. Any tips?
Hardware removal day! Everything went well—hoping for more relief and mobility. The official procedures in April were: a Lapidus bunionectomy, 2nd & 3rd cuneiform fusion, a Tailor’s…
Pain help! Seems like a lot of people stop pain meds after a few days, I had a pain pump that last 3.5 days after surgery. Now I feel hardly any pain where the "cutting" of the bone…
I have a question for any professional/specialists or anyone who has been down this road that might see this. I had chevron osteotomy on both feet. What type of physio and exercise…
Day 13 and stitches out. Overall it truly has not be as bad as I thought. I truly believe elevation and ice behind my knee is the key. This is what was done: . 1)Distal modified…
Had my 6w post op appt today after my scarf and akin osteotomies. I was cleared to wear my Hoka Infiniti sandals and go back to the gym. No lunges or anything that flexed the big toe…
Lapiplasty and akin surgery 1-14-26. Rough the first few days but has healed nicely. Anyone else decide that wearing a 2 strap birkenstock on a nice sunny spring day was a good idea?…
ONE FOOT AT A TIME OR BOTH FEET SAME TIME? I am 61- have left foot needing scarf/akin for bunion and second hammer toe correction and right foot big toe needs fusion from severe…
Wondering who has had an osteotomy bunionectomy, released with wedge boot with no weight restriction? It's so interesting to see the different surgical protocols. This is my second…
I am scheduled for the following procedures. Doctor stated that my feet were pretty bad and surgery is the only corrective option. I’ve been ignoring my bunions for many decades but…
Hi all, I've got lapiplasty and 2nd toe osteotomy coming up. If you've had something similar, how was your foot bandaged up after surgery? A 4th year resident (aiding the surgeon)…
Day 2 lapiplasty and 2nd toe osteotomy. The nerve block I received behind the knee is still working 32 hours later. The bumper plate extending from my toe area has been great at…
Six weeks post op Lapiplasty with akin. Splint two weeks, cast two weeks, in boot now with progressive weight bearing. I’m still having swelling that is causing a lot of nerve pain…
Dr Peter Bregman and others ... help! These images are from February (surgery was 1 year ago), but can you see reasons for continued and escalating pain when walking? I had lapidus…
Post surgery fatigue A few weeks shy of 6 months post op tailors bunion osteotomy. I feel fatigued a lot especially walking around for work and shopping. I got plantar fasciitis which…
Hello. I am new to the group and I am in the process of trying to decide if I’m ready for surgery. My feet look past ready lol. I saw a foot ankle surgeon yesterday. He suggested a…
6 weeks post op after osteotomy 1st, 2nd and 3rd toe. Hammertoe surgery 2nd toe. Still very swollen and stiff. Is that normal at 6 weeks? Can't even think about getting it into any…
I know this question has been asked but… looking for timeline for returning work for those who do not work from home. I’m a teacher. Dr. rec’s chevron (possible sesamoidectomy unless…
Hi I had Complex second right metatarsal Weil osteotomy two weeks ago, the pain wasn't too bad but last night and today it's so painful especially in my big toe, is this normal. Uk
I got some Oofos slides with adjustable velcro on the top for Christmas -asked for them on my gift list because I started getting plantar faciitis in my feet I think from walking…
Hi everyone, I’m 2 months into recovery from scarf akin bunion surgery. I can go back into trainers, however my operated foot is so much taller now, it feels like the bone is higher…
I am thoroughly fed up. 4 weeks post op (Akin MIS). My husband goes back to work tomorrow and I honestly don’t know how I’m going to manage on my own. At this moment in time I truly…
Hi I’ve just joined so basically I’m disabled with my mobility but can walk with a Rollator. I have drop foot in both feet but for months I’ve had terrible pain in my feet mainly left…