Recently had the Topaz procedure to alleviate pf pain.
Recently had the Topaz procedure to alleviate pf pain. I'm 2 months post procedure and have much swelling on the bottom of of my heel, still. It feels like I'm walking on a giant…
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Recently had the Topaz procedure to alleviate pf pain. I'm 2 months post procedure and have much swelling on the bottom of of my heel, still. It feels like I'm walking on a giant…
I’m so relieved that my husband has an MRI scheduled for tomorrow so we can finally find out once and for all what’s going on with his foot! He did CPR on a friend on a moving boat…
Hello all. I wanted to ask for opinions on best socks for toenail fungus. I started a new job at the Postal Service as a mail carrier and I’m walking about 60 miles a week. Under…
Please help me figure out what to do about my toes! Surgery? Different separators or devices? Exercises? Photos below of recent x-rays (incl visible stickers) and some of my foot…
I am 15 weeks post op Austin bunionectomy. The big toe joint is still stiff and a little painful when pulling the big toe up, especially in the morning. I have pain from walking where…
I have TERRIBLE stabbing pain on the top of my left foot. I have a flat foot and pronate. I have done cortisone shots, boot, brace, orthotics, creams, soaks, massages, kinesiology…
Those of you with high arches: any recommendations for walking shoes with proper arch support? I’m trying to avoid paying for custom inserts again. Any brands with proper built-in…
Footwear recommendations please! So far this group has fantastically introduced me to the perfect footwear post op - Birkenstocks, Hoka and Oofos ( heavenly!) Now I’m looking for…
I had surgery to release my plantar fascia today. A week of non weight bearing activities…I’m already bored. But better than hurting all of the time, I hope.
Extra question- has anyone invested and worn the “Even up shoe balancer “ to help with the mismatched boot/shoe height? Hi all, I hope to be weight bearing with my boot in 3 days…
After a little guidance, went to Doctor 18 months ago with suspected hammer toe on right foot 2nd toe. Finally got to see orthopedics last week after several X-rays turns out I have…
I’m almost 9 weeks post op bilateral bunion surgery and plantar plate repair. In the last two weeks I’ve been able to start walking again, nothing amazing but have built up to 3km…
Thanks for letting me join. So, I’m going to physical therapy for my left foot. I had a metatarsal fracture and because the way I was walking on my foot I now have plantar fasciitis…
Scared but going forward with my surgery - on July 16th after having bunions since I have been in my teens. I have cancelled the surgery before out of fear of the long recovery. I am…
I’m due to have a scarf osteotomy .. I’ve been wondering I would manage the practicalities of showering , sleeping in a bed etc. any info gratefully received as I’m feeling a little…
Dearest hopalongers & bootyboot clompers. Ti's me, back after a quiet spell of nothingness! As some of you are aware of my background history with this bunion removal rubbish, I've…
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…
Review of the Sklar Bunionectomy Hey! I was born with bunions (thanks Dad for that one!) and underwent the Sklar bunionectomy with an Akin as well as tailor's bunion surgery by Drs…
I’ve been recommended to get a hallux valgus correction by scarf and akin osteotomy and at the same time a medializing calcaneal osteotomy to correct the flat foot, anyone got both…
**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…
Recovery update after my June 11, 2025 bunion repair (Lapiplasty – correction of the bunion with Calcaneal Bone Graft and lesser toe corrections): NW bearing for 4 weeks to walking in…
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…
I had a tailors bunionectomy and my great toe fused on 21 April. I went into a boot 18 May. Those of you who’ve had the same or similar surgeries, about when did you get to the point…
I’m about 3.5 months post op from my revision surgery (bunionectomy). My first surgery was in May 2025 and then had to have a revision in March 2026. I still have quite a bit of pain…
I will be 9 weeks on Wednesday (both feet done). I hit 13,000 steps today, BUT I still walk stiff so my calves are on fire. They feel hard as a rock and I can't get them to soften up…
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…
My before and after. Surgery on 12/18. Just had my 6 weeks. Doc told me to begin walking yesterday. Day 1 of weight bearing was painful on the bunion area. Lots of pain in the night…
CHILECTOMY? i’m almost one year post op from my lapiplasty every since i’ve feel decrease in mobility and chronic pain when walking bc i couldn’t bend my big toe to walk efficiently…
Need women's walking/everyday shoe suggestions with wide toe box, custom orthotics, I have plantar fasciitis plus hammertoes plus metatarsalgia (stress fractures in ball of foot) plus…
Walking boot recommendation? I had ruptured plantar facia. But Dr doesn't think that i need a walking boot. I am planning to take 2 to 3 weeks off from fulltime standing job. Am i…