Community experiences
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4 weeks post op right foot - lapidus procedure Before and now photo - recovery going well - no weight bearing yet but pleased with how it looks and hardly any swelling and no pain…
Two week check up! Bunion removed , bone fusion straightening of my big toe and a nodule removed from bottom of my big toe! Stitches are out X-Ray’s are looking great! Now just…
6 week post-op check in today. This is before and today side by side and a zoomed in of todays x-ray. Doc said all is healing well I still have a hole to fill in where the staple is…
Before and after of my new, bionic foot. MTP fusion eight weeks ago on Monday. I was NWB for seven weeks. I’m now cleared to be in regular shoes and walk! I bought Brooks Glycerin 22…
Is it normal three and half weeks post op for big toe to look a tad turned in. I’m doing things but always wear post op shoe or boot. No pain or swelling
I've had plantar fasciitis for years. I know they say it's a temporary condition, but to me it seems permanent. I was wondering if anyone else has pain after recovery. Like if you are…
Stress Fracture and CRPS I have CRPS in my left foot. It is always very painful but a few weeks ago turned excruciating. I went to a podiatrist. She did an xray and it looks like I…
So I'm back again. This died down after 7 weeks at home moderately active... Went back to work 1 day in work boots and BAM ! IM off work again with the pain . Any ideas ?
Cast comfort. So had a new cast popped on Monday, after stitches removed. On getting home, I popped myself on my knee scooter only to realise the nurse had actually increased the…
I had a “Taylor’s Bunion” removed recently. Kind of strange to me that it wasn’t near my big toe, but on the outer edge of my foot. Anyone else? Just wondering how to prevent…
Hi , ive been suffering over 2 years with PF and bone spur, tried everything physio, PRP injections, shockwave treatment, 4 lots of steroid injections, special shoes, boot,I saw my…
I need to buy a new set of walking shoes. I’m ISO recommended tried and tested brands with a wide toe area. I’m not looking for any more pairs of Hoka, New Balance, Adidas, Brooks…
Question: at what point in your recovery did you feel like you could walk "normally" ? Im heading back to work in a couple weeks and feel I am not even close to being on my feet for…
Getting MIS surgery 1/12. She told me I could return to work starting at 6 weeks (end of February). Then she filled out the FMLA paperwork and said I wouldn't be going back until…
How quickly were you walking with a boot after surgery? I just went back to work today. Surgery was the 17th of December. I am a barber and just want to hear other people’s…
Hi, I’m just curious as to what this could be on my foot. I believe it’s either a corn or a callus. I’ve been getting pains while walking, and the only way I get relief is by soaking…
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I had some tenderness on the ball of my left foot so I thought it was a muscle pull but then after a few days I was starting to think that maybe I had stepped on something even though…
Consultant really happy with my foot. No more bandage just single dressing and toe splint for next 4 weeks. Still with shoe and crutches. So 13 days post op on my right foot... The…
Hi,new to the group, I would like to know what technical name for this is, the second toe on both feet is bent, the left one bends to the left and the right one bends to the right as…
Slightly unusual question: Anyone on here a biker, and if so have you found some comfy boots? I like sports style ankle boots, but just bought some new which were comfy until my feet…
7 1/2 weeks after bunion correction and mtp big toe fusion, I'm ditching my crutches and boot No physio required and cleared to walk 'normally' in my new extra wide Hoka Bondi 9…
Looking for recommendations for work boots I currently wear redwings 2418 moc toe wide and ariat square toe lace up boots and good shoes im struggling with the pain after the having…
Castor oil, is it worth trying? If you use this, how are you applying it, & does it have to be the organic one?
Walking Boot Question 3ish weeks post op. Yesterday I got my cast / splint off and moved to a walking boot. It’s miserable! It’s actually more painful than the cast was. Is this…
I am 5 days post op. So far so good. Few things to complain about but it won't fix anything. I'm headed in to get my cast put on today. Here's the questions. When I'm sleeping my foot…
Hey everyone, I’m looking for some advice please….I had my surgery 4 months ago, my scar and the top of my foot still feel numb or like pins and needles if touched. My big toe still…
I Believe I was misdiagnosed with plantar fasciitis and that it is actually heel fat pad syndrome. Which explains why all the exercises and all the extra things have never worked for…
9 days since hardware removal. Had to go back to knee scooter on day 3 because sutures are SO tight it’s absolutely excruciating when my foot swells so I only take a few steps a day…
Has anyone had surgery to remove Tailor’s bunions? I’m curious about the recovery. I work on my feet and am wondering if the recovery takes a long time and if you had full recovery…