But It hurt really bad for a few minutes but I popped a pain pill. Hopefully the foot is OK! Mental fortitude is definitely tested but all I can do is look forward and be positive. After surgery, you will wait in a recovery room for one to two hours until your surgeon determines you are safe to leave. im definitely worried about this, i dont know how much time ill spend off of work at this point im just waiting it out. Yikes! Today my surgical cast and stitches were removed, x-rays were taken, and I was put in a removable boot. Just spoke with my doctor. I can still point my toes with minimal pain and no additional swelling or sensitivity after I had my accident. It is mostly noticeable when I've been up a bit and it swells. When one part of the complex foot system is altered, every part of the system is changed, even beyond the foot. wanan know if bunion and hammertoe surgery is the way to go, tailors bunion surgery-right foot--purple and pain--need suggestions/advice, Tailors Bunion/Bunionette surgery, Pain & Swelling after nearly 3 months, I'm 4 weeks into my bunion surgery I have 5 screws, Caution: Do NOT Have Bunion/Hammertoe/Plantar Fasciitis/Bone Spur Surgery All At One Time. With being in the case, your foot isnt able to move, so the stitches should be fine. I'll start sending you private messages to check in. I am in the military. This morning I lost my balance and fell off my scooter, dull weight in my injured leg with my aircast boot on. Im a really big person (300+) and put all my weight on it and still did not tear it. I had a similar scare like yours earlier on where it felt like a muscle stretch gone a bit too far. Hey Brian i posted last month on September 13th. Also I started wearing a compression sock as soon as I could get one on without discomfort. Im 4.5 weeks post op and slipped on my crutches tonite. Finally getting back to you, i have been going to physical therapy and check ups. Hey Meg and Michael, lots of us have had little scares like that - I remember mine very well. Certain styles of shoes may press down on the top of the foot. I was told not to worry and I had recently been give permission to apply weight to heel of foot but no walking . And depending on the type of fracture, the sizes might range from 1.5 mm to 7.3 mm. Thank you all for your posts. It still hurts more than before but trying not to get too anxious about it. We were coming out of the theatre, the rows of seats are narrow, and I had to crutch along and then start going up some stairs at an angle. I have to travel out of town to my hospital, so I decided to wait it out. so you feel pain for sure because youre not used to feeling anything, but it seems like the only way to re-rupture is for that tendon to actually go through a longer range of motion than it is ready to. But I blame a recent spurt in running. Your foot will be bandaged to hold the toes in the correct position with dressings in place to cover the wound and the stitches, or occasionally your foot may be in a cast. Happy walking! She sported a white bandage on her left foot. Thanks, amethyst , for your concern. It's harder to ride the knee scooter with the hard cast but I guess I'll get used to it. Im 4 weeks post op from a complete Achilles rupture. However, I'm thinking that since the pain didn't get worse, and has even calmed down, maybe I'm OK. they hurt all the time, even when i have no shoes on. Think positive youll be fine I turned out ok. You are going to experience pain and swelling immediately after the surgery and in the first 48 to 72 hours, but these symptoms will slowly fade away as time passes. Traditionally, bunion surgery can be quite painful and involve a long recovery. It was instinctual. Seems ok but dont want to compromise healing. I have pretty good range of motion. People mostly do it that arent taking recovery slowly and seriously. If you feel you cant do something then dont try doing it, or at least ask for help. Right after it happened it hurt but not so much I was real concerned with it, but now at my last appointment my Dr said he's very concerned since it's the top of my foot (center). You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. Bunion surgery wound care. Hey Rick, congrats on weening off the boot. My doctor removed my cast 7 days ago now, and gave me a boot but advised me to not put ANY weight on it. Injuries after injuries, Hi Im so pleased to find this. Its really great. 2023 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. I'm 3 months post surgery and because it's revision surgery from a fusion in 2016, I'm so afraid of anyweight on the new surgery I use the wheelchair most of the time. My surgeon has been doing this for 17 years and I was the first patient in his history to ever rupture after this type of surgery. I knew immediately that Id done so because I literally felt it pulling off the heel bone, and it literally sounded like someone tearing fabric in two. Although the mechanics of connecting two pieces of wood together and inserting screws into your foot are the same, the screws in your foot after bunion surgery are constructed quite differently. I just had achiiles surgery on Monday 6/14. The first time I fell it was 2 weeks post up and I was in a hard cast. In a couple of days I will go back to the doctor to get another hard cast. You will get through this like so many others before you. My gut says that I would know if I ruptured it and I dont think I did but based off of what I have read here its probably 75 plus percent fine, I however often times find myself as many of us do on the wrong end of the percentages Happy holidays to all reading this, I pray that each of you has a fast and complete recovery! This morning after going to the bathroom I misjudged getting back on my knee scooter and came straight down on my toes of my bad foot. Ive been walking in a boot for the past 4 weeks and have gotten pretty good at it. Hey all, I figured Id add to this thread as well. Mine is still pretty stiff(can only move the joint 30 maybe 40% of the way back) but should clear up with enough therapudic methoods every day such as moving it geny on the groud out of the boot & bending it back & forth with an elastic band at least 10 minutes a day. WebIn 2010, a study in the Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery was the first to demonstrate that In my case the doctor clearly said that if the tissues around the suture get too loose, i will never recover full strength. After reading your posts. Knee scooter slipped on uneven pavement and put my nwb foot down hard to catch myself. Otherwise, ice, elevate, and rest as much as possible. Was moving around the house with my crutches, and one of my crutches gave way after I placed it on a piece of material that was lying on the floor tiles. Today, while transferring from a chair to my knee scooter, i misjudged my knee landing on the scooter pad and had a tumble over the side. So today I walked with my boot and elevated heels pretty much all day. It is a weird feeling. Today it feels much better, but I still am terrified I jarred the plate, screws or both that are in my bones. The first one allowed me to discover this forum. Also I may be losing my insurance soon. Ive been massaging it now that Im in boot. Our nationally recognized foot and ankle specialists offer the most advanced podiatric care with the highest success rates in the nation. PT said I should be crutch free by Saturday! After about 2 hrs I got up to use knee scooter and there was definitely more pain at incision as well as tingling in my foot. The pain was ongoing for a couple of hours but it was no where near the pain of the initial rupture or the few days after surgery. Different procedures are available for bunions of varying severity. Just gonna take it one day at a time, but I cant wait to start walking again lol. My body ended up in a pose sort of similar to a runner at the start of a race. Do not copy or redistribute in any form! I stepped down (in order to avoid slipping and falling) on my post-surgical foot when I still had the soft splint on. I have been running my fingers up and down the tendon and it feels fine. I go to the Doc in two days so Ill update everyone whose reading this one way or the other to provide some feedback then. I have been lightly limping around the house with extreme caution without it through out my day. First of all, dont force yourself into activities that can harm you, especially for the first 2-3 weeks after the surgery. wont hear back til tomorrow either way i have an appt in about 32 hrs to see him. Are you managing to use the knee walker now? Similar to how you would think of putting two wooden pieces together. Been running my fingers up and down the tendon and it feels to me, intact. Id appreciate any thoughts (reassuring or otherwise) about this. Today is 1 day after surgery this just happened to me.. We want the forums to be a useful resource for our users but it is important to remember that the forums are I was less than two weeks post op. Regarding the concerns that have been expressed about accidentally putting weight on the affected leg during NWB I did the exact same thing myself last week, twice in one day. Just a pop towards the bottom of my ankle/incision. A few weeks after ankle surgery its usually the joint stiffness that is the main roadblock to recovery. Went well; had a new cast out on yesterday. I hate running even more now. Sign up for all the best celeb news from the Mirrorhere. 14 users are following. Hopefully I didnt re injure my Achilles. Im on my 5 days post surgery, when my crutches slipped i accidenttaly put my cast non weight bearing on floor as part of my reflect, im so shocked but thank god i found this forum, open stitches schedule still away on aug 6th so finger crossed x Yikes! Physio has given me some low pressure exercises to do daily and is encouraging me to put around 10% of pressure on the injured leg, when I walk. This is generally the moderate stage of the development of a bunion. This too shall pass. Researching minimally invasive surgery, patients can come across different surgical techniques. If I had to guess, Id say I didnt re-rupture it, but it was definitely enough of a fall to freak me out. I know I had 2, the 2nd worst than the first as I had fallen off my knee scooter and caught myself with my casted footouch! Felt a whole lot of pain and burning. But it did cause some new areas of pain and increased pain in some of the areas that felt bad after surgery (I had near zero discomfort about 48 hrs after surgery.). I am seeing my doctor in a few days but I am terribly worried that I screwed the whole thing up. Over time, this causes problems in other areas of the foot and may also affect the ankles, knees, and lower back. I was told a minimum of 56 days NWB. Any update? An MP joint replacement is similar to a hip joint replacement. I remember thinking I was prepared for my first and how wrong I was. Ill do what they tell me but its such a slow process. I was with my good foot in full weight bearing but like trying to put some pressure on my forefoot for some reason I dont know why. Use of the forums is subject to our Terms of Use I feel so stupid. I was switched to a boot, and did the Thompson test when Id take it off to shower, to convince myself the tendon was still intact it was. I swear I am feeling a wet sensation like bleeding from the incision. Lol. Patient does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Anti-spam word: (Required)* Im four days post-op and in a splint. Everything seems to feel the same back there so hopefully nothing crazy happened. He has written and lectured on this topic in the United States and is considered an authority in the management of bunion deformity. I felt a pop (but it wasnt the same snap that I felt when I initially ruptured my achilles) I didnt feel the punch in the calf that I felt initially either. WebThe amount of pain experienced after bunion surgery is different from one person to the next. Definitely felt that SHOCK. Been very diligent about not bearing weight on the injured foot. Anyway at some point I put down the wrong foot! Im relieved to read someones experience at least not ending negatively. The surgeon has two options for internal or external fixation after the osteotomy. Its a few hours later now and there is still some throbbing on the Achilles. Just cant lay down like an invalid. You May Like: Mens Pants With Zipper At Ankle. Since then i have had to put weight on my foot 2x, but only for a brief moment to keep from falling. It was painful. I realize it takes time but I can hardly stand sitting still and not doing anything. Sounds like this has happened to plenty of people - anything I should stress about?? No pain, but a severe stretching feeling. No pain, but freaked out. The doctor's office said to watch it and see how the pain is after the weekend. Good luck! Its beyond frustrating, but what Im realizing after speaking with my doctor and reading posts here is that the boots, casts or splints do a good job of protected the Achilles. And the most frequent treatment for bunions is this one. Saturday I stubbed toe using knee scooter, lost my balance and fell. Anyone had a similar experience that can give me some hope or I guess let me know if you all think I ripped it out all over again? I never had to take any pain meds after the first day after surgery. Osteoarthritis (wear and tear arthritis) is not alleviated by surgery. My concern isnt a tear, but rather being scared to have stretched the tendon. Most are able to walk within a few days of surgery. Thanks everyone for the reassurance that we will all get thru this. I didnt hear/feel anything, and sounds like you didnt either, so I bet its just a little scare. Of course instinctively caught myself for a split second on post op foot. She opted to wear a pair of open-toe sliders, which likely provided a bit more comfort than alternative footwear would have done. Going faster than I should have, tripped, landed HARD on the air cast. accidentally stepped on foot after bunion surgerytyrone smith obituary. I was still NWB but unfortunately my full weight came down on my bad foot. Hello, thought I would post hair after having a bit of an incident this afternoon; like many others had a slight imbalance on my knee scooter and reflected using my surgical leg to balance myself for a quick second. Like you all, I had instant shock, but its since went away. Update. Most people with painful, unsightly bunions choose to suffer throughout life instead of undergoing the perceived horror of invasive open-foot surgery. WebThe goal of correcting a failed bunion repair, using a procedure called revision surgery, Good luck with your progress! I thought for sure I had ruptured it but fortunately I didnt. There is something you might be interested in. Thankfuly at least Im pretty sure the metal hardware holding the damaged bones together should still be alright & this did happen shortly after I was given the OK to start putting weight on it 6 weeks after my surgery so Im sure all the hardware is nice & tight in there still. If there is still pain/throbbing in the morning Ill call the Dr as I dont go back for 19 days. If the wrist is still painful I would strap it to avoid further damage. My surgeon wasnt very concerned about the slip- I texted him right after it happened. Upgrade to Patient Pro Medical Professional? The DR told me The only way we are going to know if any damage was done, will be after all of my rehab is done, but more then likely i am ok. and he waited on me hand and foot, escorted me on every bathroom visit (finally I told him "some things really do need to stay private in a relationship" so he started waiting outside the door. Im a few days short of 6 weeks post op and 3 days ago I planted on my bad foot. Im sore as heck, but Im so, so happy I dont have to do another surgery. Typically, surgeons perform bunion surgery with local anesthesia in addition to a light monitored anesthesia that will keep you comfortable during the procedure. The former glamour model had screws and metal plates fitted as part of treatment for such at the time. For background, I fully ruptured my Achilles tendon in the first week of August and had surgery roughly a week later. It literally almost brought me to tears. Have a 2 wk follow up in 2 days/ hopefully everything will be ok. Good luck. When I got there and unwrapped my leg he examined my calf and was able to diagnosis that the tendon was still attached and also gave me a thompson test Which he said my ankle was reacting too. While hundreds of bunion surgery operations have been described, surgeons generally correct bunions using one of two methods to realign the malaligned bones they are bone cut or bone mending . Follow your doctors advice and in case of any complication, follow the prescribed treatment. Minimally invasive surgery on 6/14 10 days later stitches came out and it re-ruptured that night. Read our editorial policy. respect of any healthcare matters. It is FREE! During your recovery at home, your healthcare provider will instruct you to: During the first two weeks after surgery, you may need to ask someone to help you prepare meals or do household chores. Now flash forward to 3 weeks post op I am out of the cast and now in the big boot. Thank you for providing a quality article. I appreciate everyone sharing however as it makes me feel a little better to read that I was not the only one pressing a little to much and took the plunge not LOL. 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