I was SO really when he told me Im not worried., I go back next week to have him review how things are going. After, I had a throbbing pain in my lower calf that lasted about 20 minutes. Our nationally recognized foot and ankle specialists offer the most advanced podiatric care with the highest success rates in the nation. 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. i originally plan on waiting a year for it to heal up then doing my other foot. Haha. Looking for some feedback/advice. Typically, surgeons perform bunion surgery with local anesthesia in addition to a light monitored anesthesia that will keep you comfortable during the procedure. Just want to post my story in case others discover this thread looking for some information. Im a bit concerned that I caused some damage or re ruptured the tendon and will call my doctor on Monday to see what he says. I would like to thank you all for writing and hope everyone a quick recovery. Once you are comfortable, you can go home with your chosen companion. I am taking more pain meds today too. Are you managing to use the knee walker now? In fact mine stayed tight, almost to the point of a mild cramp for days. They affect about a third of all women over the age of 65, but younger people, including men, can also get them. And the upper part of calf is hard to the touch. When I was still NWB and in the boot I took a really bad fall and came down hard on my injured leg hitting the toe on the ground. I had my surgery and am in splint, friend accidentally hit my toes when giving me a pillow and I felt pain through my lower leg for a few seconds called my mother who has had this surgery before and said should be fine, after all, if our toes were a major issue they would have them covered and not let them stick out. Mine was a full rupture of 2 inches (10cm) I went to work on it for 2 weeks. She had smashed up her feet jumping over a wall whilst on holiday in 2020. Happy walking! Is nwb the ideal but will the cast provide enough protection with the type of incidental partial weight bearing that is happening now. 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. It suddenly tipped over and my right foot went crashing to the floor--very hard! After reading these comments I do feel a little bit better. I was assured by my doc that what I did is very common, and by the looks of it on this thread and from him happens to just about all of us. Im still going to call my doctor on monday. This happened on a Friday. I just got the walking boot on September 21. Shooting pains, and I definitely felt something tear as my foot was absorbing the shock. Stumbled this evening and put full weight on nwb leg. She opted to wear a pair of open-toe sliders, which likely provided a bit more comfort than alternative footwear would have done. Called the doctor and he told he thinks i am fine but i am stressing the hell out. After surgery, you will wait in a recovery room for one to two hours until your surgeon determines you are safe to leave. He actually is a very good Dr in the most respected and qualified facility in town so I'm at a loss on this. Good luck Muhammed. I youre mine October 18, and the year was right in the muscle. but dont do it again. The recurrence rate is about 20% over a patients lifetime. The bones lengthening, straightening, or shortening after being cut may occur unexpectedly during surgery or gradually after. Im slated for my next docs appointment in a couple weeks, but may try to get in earlier so they can take a look to see whether I have done any damage. My wife is about 20 hours post Achilles bone spur surgery and I am terrified. Wow this is the blog Ive been looking for. When one part of the complex foot system is altered, every part of the system is changed, even beyond the foot. Just cant lay down like an invalid. Truck driver LoL. Recurrence may happen if the bunion isnt fully corrected at the time of surgery or if the wrong bunion procedure was used. I am a week in post surgery and I am in a splint. I saw the Dr and everything was / is still ok. Im in the boot during the day and normally have to sleep in a splint, but have not been the past few nights. For mild cases, non-invasive methods, like wraps, splints, and other apparatus can be worn, but these do not correct the bunion. My incision/surgery site has healed fully, i have little to no scar tissue. Ive been religious about keeping it elevated for the entire month, the stitches were about to become a part of me. I realize it takes time but I can hardly stand sitting still and not doing anything. Saturday I stubbed toe using knee scooter, lost my balance and fell. i took a little spill a bit ago.., felt lots of pain in my ankle but thats all so far. healing process cycle after tailor bunion surgery, Simultaneous hammertoe and bunion surgery - how long for rec. Its always best to check with your doctor, but I wouldnt worry yourself too much. Managed to sleep it off and this morning there is just a dull throbbing. Notes on Any one else fall on their foot after having a bunionectomy 5 days ago? Throbbing and sore today. The main point he told me was that if you are in a boot or cast, the odds are very slim that you would re-rupture the tendon because your foot cant move in the directions that would cause that to happen. I have my follow up in two days Im hoping I didnt do anything to ruin my progress. Because I accidentally landed on my foot getting out of bed without my boot it cause the gap and now Im schedule for another surgery. ), I'm using my partner's email because this server would not let me register. Like you all, I had instant shock, but its since went away. The results are generally excellent for reducing joint pain and allowing increased activity.Using surgical engineering, we are able to get the big toe joint to bend again, saving many such arthritic joints. If so, you are very likely to be fine. Add me as a statistic. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. Everything going well today I had stitches removed and hard cast out on. Hello Megan! But I think it is why my foot has healed so quickly and without pain or complications. Still, it's a big worry. Wish me the best! Currently have a splint on. That day, my foot really hurt; it had actually almost stopped hurting before the fall. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site. Surgeons prefer not using screws that will hold the bunion correction in only a few cases. ive emailed my dr but its basically 3 am here. It took me FOREVER to find these posts, but im so glad i did! PT said I should be crutch free by Saturday! 2023 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. The typical recovery duration after bunion surgery is 6 weeks to 6 months, depending on the amount of soft tissue and bone affected. Full recovery may take as long as 1 year. When you are showering or bathing, the foot has to be kept covered to keep the stitches dry. Stitches are eliminated after 7 to 21 days. I'm feeling much better about my surgery on 11/7 now. Am now 4 weeks post surgery. My dr had xrays done to make sure nothing moved out of place however I do have a screw that is in my bone where theyve realigned it so it can mend back he said it looks like nothing moved. Sounds like this has happened to plenty of people - anything I should stress about?? But I tried over and over to register and was not allowed (I gave myself the name "brokenbones"). Turns out that my foot was fine Doc checked it throughly and it was in good condition. And the first stages of bone healing happen once the bones are squeezed together. Said no gaps in tendon and could see calf movement when moving foot into dorsiflexion so repair still intact. I had my right food done on 8/27 (Lapidus Fusion, Modified McBride and Akin Osteotomy) and will be getting my left foot done on 11/7 (same procedures). Im guessing the pain is from is from the trauma of putting weight on it. Ill be so glad when this is over. Of course I put my non weight bearing foot down to catch my self as I was falling to the ground. Last night one of my crutches slipped out from under me and I naturally landed on the injured leg, putting weight on the front of the boot under the toes. I too can say I fall into this category. Webaccidentally stepped on foot after bunion surgery. The surgeon pushed around on my calf (very uncomfortable for me) and said not to worry. 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 used one But you are healed now. It is mostly noticeable when I've been up a bit and it swells. speedy recovery. I had a similar scare last night while getting out of the shower. Hopefully i didnt damage my tendon or wound. Should I be worried? i want to add that i was given a surgical boot to keep on and an appt to see my surgeon exactly 1 week post op. Looks like we will be second surgery buddies! Medication (which I had been off) helped with the pain it was still painful but lessened with meds which was what they told me to look for. Im so glad to have found these replies! I literally just did the same thing! Im one week post op and while I was at work, I attempted to sit down and the chair slipped and I naturally placed my injured foot down and boy was I in a lot of pain. And you can setup your own blog if you want to share your journey with us and those who follow. Didnt hurt just felt different I have not have weight on foot for over 2 months. Read the ice behind the knee advice in this thread and wanted to say thanks for that. The first one allowed me to discover this forum. The first 3 weeks coming to terms with it, Click here for the Group Marathon Tracker. I was just hoping that the pop feeling I felt was my incision and maybe part of a stitch? While its always risky to draw conclusions with a sample of one, I do think that the casts and boots do a great job of providing protection. Has any one else every had this happen? Armor always on! Historically, these procedures have been performed through large incisions, but at HSS, I have perfected two special techniques to correct bunions through tiny incisions. I emailed surgeon and left VM with nurse but no call back yet. Brain thank you. Wound looks fine and I did not do any damage to the Achilles. Just gonna keep hobbling toward that light at the end of the tunnel. Good luck! Is it not natural for the brain to try to plant that foot? Paul, I am still NWB. Wednesday will be my 3rd PT appointment. Are you not yet FWB in your boot? Right now 4 hrs later it still stings burns. Two days ago, I did it again. I know that this is a less common rupture so I wonder if anyone else had this particular surgery and accident. I am more cognizant of the incision point than before, but no real pain. I am PWB now in a new cast but had to call my doctor this morning because my heel is very sore and I am worried that the cast is rubbing on it. sounds great! Been running my fingers up and down the tendon and it feels to me, intact. Merry Christmas. Bunion and 6-week post-op. Moral of the story for me, no matter what Im wearing my boot even if its a pain in the butt. Thank you! The foot and ankle can strengthen again after a fracture thanks to the screws. It will dramatically decrease your pain and swelling. I was in a splint for 2 weeks, then a hard cast. Katie was confined to a wheelchair and unable to walk initially following the incident in Turkey. Maybe my head is playing games with and I am very worried that I have re-ruptured my Achilles. There are many that I know that will never be 100% again after injuries that they sustained. I Had a similar scare as all of you about 3 & a half weeks post surgery. I have my athletic shoes with orthotics on my (better) foot all day. I was so happy to find this blog. I think these scooters need to have a better design to make them more stable. Finally starting to gain strength and am I put about 80% weight on injured leg while doing leg raises. It will ensure that the bone is reformed, forming the right aligned toe. 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. OF course i was very careful in the beginning, but now im walking pretty well in it (Im almost at 6 weeks post op now). He said the increase pain I was having, among other symptoms, was probably due to tension put on sutures when I put weight on it. He said 9 times out of 10 if you are still in a cast it isnt an issue, but to let them know if any pain hits at insertion point. 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. I started with a larger baseball player type sock and every week got tighter fitting ones. Not only was there no damage, but everything healed very nicely. Seems ok but dont want to compromise healing. He had no concerns. my next foot, my left is my weaker leg. was my weaker leg so I am a little concerned. It happens so fast Im honestly not sure if I landed flat footed or stepped Forwards. I dont have my next appointment for another 10 days. Only way to know for SURE is talking with your doctor. -David. Do you know majorsite ? I still have some months until I return to normal activity, but the small victories are keeping me positive. Just felt a tingling and a little pressure- no real pain but have been worried I messed it up. If you closely follow your foot and ankle surgeon's instructions, you can help minimize pain and swelling after your bunion surgery. I was able to see my surgeon at noon, after many nervous minutes and concern on his part, he was able to confirm that the Achilles was still continuous, and attached. Today waking up pain is a little worse.I feel like I have less strength in foot than I did prior to the fall and very concerned Ive re-torn or lengthened the repair. Cant wait! Take things slow and be extra careful in all things, even when it doesnt seem necessary! The first time I fell it was 2 weeks post up and I was in a hard cast. More than likely you will be just fine, but your doctor will be able to tell you for sure. I had my first PT session today and went from 0% weight bearing on a scooter to walking on one crutch with 60% weight on the foot! Definitely felt that SHOCK. Interesting how it differs. Apparently it wasnt even holding my Achilles together anymore, my body was trying to get rid of it. Just spoke with my doctor. As I get more mobile, I keep reminding myself to take care and slow down if I start rushing. I also purchased a sleep/ relaxation boot when Im relaxing on sofa . I am five weeks post op, and have had a couple of incidents with the knee scooter. I am 12 days post op and I was getting up from a chair, lost my balance and put my full weight on the injured leg. At this point I still ice most of the day. dont stress. If you have more questions, please come to my site and check it out! Im now 8 weeks out and able to walk in a boot unassisted. Don't be too hard on yourself. Let me know how your Thursday appt goes. Im 4 weeks post surgery and am half weight bearing. You may even feel a sensation of something embedded under the skin. Felt something that didnt feel like pain but more like an electric shock. I slipped off my scooter and put some weight on my leg I am one week post surgery. Im four days post-op and in a splint. Again the surgery is like 36 Hours ago. My concern is my cast is very loose already, and for some reason the ball of my foot near the toe is not and was not covered to prevent my toes from pushing up during an accidental slip. Registered in England and Wales. The tendon hurt at the time - a bit like it did when the ankle was stretched to go into the new cast. I never had to take any pain meds after the first day after surgery. Posted About 2 weeks after my surgery I lost balance and I smacked my bare foot down on the bathroom floor while getting out of the shower. Felt a whole lot of pain and burning. Ill do what they tell me but its such a slow process. TaraH, I rolled my ankle at day 43 while in a protective boot, felt sharp pain, went back to my surgeon to get checked out. Happy healing!! Bunion surgery is normally done as an out-patient, meaning you arrive at hospital a couple of hours before your surgery and are discharged later that day. With a collective experience of over thirty years of helping patients with lower leg, foot and ankle problems, the Foot and Ankle Service of the Rubin Institute is one of the leading treatment centers for foot and ankle conditions in the United States. Theyre inevitable. Hey Rick, congrats on weening off the boot. Inserting hardware is an imperfect science because everyone displaces stress differently on their feet, so what might work for one person may cause pain with another. Should I be worried?? Feels like I can out a bit more than that at the moment, but dont want to get ahead of myself and get injured further. I had a pretty bad scooter crash. Stiffness, swelling, scarring and toe drift is normal. i was using the scooter with no boot and list my balance and put all my weight on the surgery foot. It had already taken a lot of out of me the last 3 weeks, dont know if i will be able to prolong that.. Pray for me. Traditionally, bunion surgery can be quite painful and involve a long recovery. I'll be NWB for another 4 weeks. I was holding on to the towel bar for support getting out of the shower until it completely broke and naturally I put full weight on my surgically repaired Achilles. Scary. Webaccidentally stepped on foot after bunion surgery5 types of digging in volleyball accidentally stepped on foot after bunion surgery. If the wrist is still painful I would strap it to avoid further damage. I saw my surgeon today, going in for another check in a week just to make sure that everything is good to go for surgery on the 7th. Ill update tomorrow once Ive been seen! It still hurts like hell 30 minutes later.. have it elevated and have taken pain meds. after your incident did you get xrays done? Thanks everyone for the reassurance that we will all get thru this. Sorry you have to start over again on the recovery road. Rick, nice to have you and LeahMichelle to compare notes with since were all going through it about the same time. Losing the scooter the peg leg and the crutches today was a great motivator. Too be sure he said I could take an MRI, but seeing as I felt no pain about 30 mins after the intial fall happened and the fact that he diagnosed I was fine, I decided there was no point. The doc just wants me to walk in the boot. My healing was going well and I managed to not put any pressure on the affected leg until today. WebThe recovery process for bunion surgery can be slightly longer than hammertoe surgery recovery, but differences are in about two weeks maximum. That one hurt a little. For another data point, I did the same thing 4-5 days ago. I spoke with the doctor by phone, as my Splint is looser due to calf atrophy. Ive been using a racket ball to roll out the bottom of my foot and help to stretch the tendon a little. Katie Price was spotted leaving the doctors just days ago with a bandage on her left foot, after undergoing surgery on it recently as part of her recovery from an old injury. One of the nicest theyve seen lol. I know its my fault and I aaa being stupid, just wondering if anyone else had similar surgery and experience. Im really thankful I found this blog. So how does the tendon feel today? I gotta say i feel A LOT better,and have hope! I have my follow up in two days. Were you OK when you went to the doctor? Your bunion took years of wear and tear to form. Not an expert on crutches yet obviously. UPDATE: Called the Drs. What type of anesthesia is involved? They have not put me in any PT yet either. Had a similar incedent myself after a few weeks from my surgery for a trimollear fracture(mans it was fractured in 3 places) Slipped slighgly grtting off my knee scooter transferimg to bed & bent the joint prematurely a little while the joint was still stiff from I think the scar tissue. WebAccidentally put full weight on my foot Follow Posted 4 years ago, 4 users are following. In a splint like cast, not a hard cast. im definitely worried about this, i dont know how much time ill spend off of work at this point im just waiting it out. I agree with your comment to Bob about the knee walker. How is your foot feeling now, and your wrist and your hip? 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. It comes just days after she is believed to have undergone the procedure to remove metal work from her foot. Always speak to your doctor before acting and in cases of emergency seek Once I realized my foot could take it, it became much easier. Just a pop towards the bottom of my ankle/incision. To prove you're a person (not a spam script), type the security word shown in the picture. Different methods of straightening the toe are employed. Due to both the pain and the potentially bulky or rigid footwear that may be required, sleeping can be difficult, so it is important to take pain medication as soon as you feel sensation in your foot following your operation. I was certain something went wrong with the amount of pain I felt. Good luck! Felt a ton of pain but no ripping feeling; more like a tough pull from my calf to my Achilles. You May Like: Mens Pants With Zipper At Ankle. When I massage that bump it seems to go away but appears after a while again. It did feel much better afterwards. Figured Id check back here. 9 hours later and I still have pain in my leg. I was still in the Jones splint. I swear I am feeling a wet sensation like bleeding from the incision. In my case the doctor clearly said that if the tissues around the suture get too loose, i will never recover full strength. May God grant you a swift recovery. Just praying nothing I havent re-ruptured it, I would be devastated if this was the case. I had a sharp pain for about 30 seconds, but the shock from being worried about a re-rupture was worse. About 25% pressure went on the injured foot but I have been freaking out all day. Right now, though, I just have pain around my ankle. Still very weak. Plates, screws, and other hardware are often used to correct the toe and keep it in place. I was still in a soft cast, and my ankle definitely moved forward a lot. 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 . The nature of a bunion is not just a bump. Glad I found this blog but still nervous.. Like most I fell/put weight on achilles repair. I have to travel out of town to my hospital, so I decided to wait it out. Keep in mind im now three months removed from my second achilles surgery and the only reason I havent started PT is because of the delayed wound healing. new orleans paddle boat to zoo; who has an eagle patronus; apple cider vinegar went up my nose; Called my doctor and they told me very similar to your doctor. Im sore as heck, but Im so, so happy I dont have to do another surgery. My tear was just above my ankle, roughly in the middle. In the strong majority of cases, there is misalignment of the bone that makes it stick out and become prominent. Best of luck to all who have dealt with is type of surgery. I saw your post that you have written in February and I had a very similar incident. Sitting now with my leg elevated. Hopefully dodged a bullet. Id have to think youre good that far out. Hopefully that eases someones anxiety a bit. Also, avoid shoes that pressure the top of your foot. Leave this My concern isnt a tear, but rather being scared to have stretched the tendon. Hi Serge you will be fine. Read Also: 50 Foot 12 Gauge Extension Cord. I am 13 days post op (supposed to be getting my stitches out today), I was on my knee scooter last night and fell. not sure if it's related. Of course instinctively caught myself for a split second on post op foot. But I dont know I think and going mental with this and wanted to share. Since then i have had to put weight on my foot 2x, but only for a brief moment to keep from falling. This too shall pass. I see my doc on Monday and believe he will let me take one of the two heel lifts out of the boot then. The doctor does not open till tomorrow so I have to just wait it out. (I never received an email when I requested a password change). The pain is most likely a result of muscles that havent been used in a while taking weight, you know? I was hopping from my scooter to a chair when I tripped and instintively put down my NWB foot to catch myself. It seems there is just a huge spectrum of postop treatment out there, some docs more conservative than others, but each case is different too so in the end, I always follow my docs advice. It didnt keep me up last night so I assume it is nothing. Felt good!m. Im 64 and 225 pounds and put all my weight down early on. An MP joint replacement is similar to a hip joint replacement. I had a full Achilles tendon rupture, I am now 2 weeks 5 days post op. Our patients benefit from our team-centered approach with world-renowned surgeons and specialized physician assistants, nurses and physical therapists. I just read your story! No swelling unless Im on my feet for a long period of time. A direct word to Chris: Dont despair my foot still doesnt lie flat 4 months after surgery. Will find out the extent of damage from the doc tomorrow. He describes the procedure in greater detail in an article in Podiatry Today. Researching minimally invasive surgery, patients can come across different surgical techniques. 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. You have brought up a very wonderful points , regards for the post. One time I felt a ripping and the second time just pain in the tendon and toes (pain the first time too). However, I'm thinking that since the pain didn't get worse, and has even calmed down, maybe I'm OK. A mild bunion recurrence is well-tolerated by most patients. Bunion surgery is an outpatient procedure, meaning you can return home the same day. It was only for a split second but it hurt a lot. as being in breach of those terms. I was reaching over the side of my scooter (nicknamed Bobo), and I leaned too far, lost my balance and put full weight on NWB foot for about three steps. Ice is also essential. Right now my achilles is in no pain. Good luck to everyone on this road to recovery! So, I had surgery again two days later. Praying I have not damaged the recovery process, the worried half of my mind is certainly giving me anxiety but the logical side is telling me that it will all be fine and that it is normal to have a couple of scares like this based on everyones posts. Thank you all for sharing these stories to help others stay calm. I probably put maybe 50-70% of my weight on it before regaining control. Went in today to switch off my splint to a cast. WebYou are typically in a sneaker about 8 weeks after surgery and can increase your activity Four days ago, I lost my balance off my scooter and touched down on my toes. I fell off my knee scooter tonight and put all my 220lbs to catch myself and felt some good pain at the time but now an hour or two later I dont feel any pain just wondering some symptoms of a re-rupture. I am in fear of a 2nd surgery. For me the tingling in my big toe, heel and middle front pad of foot has subsided. Today my surgical cast and stitches were removed, x-rays were taken, and I was put in a removable boot. I had a ruptured achilles but due to the way it ruptured I ended up having to do a FHL transfer to support it as well which causes more non weight bearing time. i have a Im in my 4 week post-op and yet in the cast. Im a little worried I did some damage or worse re-tore the Achilles. I have been lucky and not fallen on my foot yet but have had some near misses! I woke up today feeling much better with almost no pain. Katie is now said to be learning to walk again following the latest procedure. Still need some strengthening, but life is almost back to normal now other than not yet back into sports. My first fall was off my scooter, and my second was going down the stairs with crutches (ended up just falling on my back , thankfully didnt tumble down The stairs lol) its very scary at first, but it happens to everyone.
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