WebI had bunion surgery 4 weeks ago, age 63, I have fallen off my knee scooter several times, so Ive decided to quit using it altogether. Hard to see without removing my splint but I dont notice any swelling. They didnt put me on any type of rehab or did they give me any exercises to do. Freaked out! Everyone says theyll follow up and never do. You will be given a special shoe to wear when you are walking for the first few weeks of bunion surgery recovery. This was certainly a relief to find this forum but I am a little concerned. I just walk on my heal, (which is very sore just after a few days) I dont walk around much at all but the first time I fell off it (5 a.m. after surgery) I tore my rotator cuff, so they say, I didnt go to an Orthopedic Surgeon, but this Noticed a small bump off to the side of my tendon by the incision. Thank you all. I still have some months until I return to normal activity, but the small victories are keeping me positive. Its not constant. but now I'm 2.5 months post op and I'm experiencing a lot of pain on the top of my foot. Always speak to your doctor before acting and in cases of emergency seek Rick, I also had a complete rupture and the doc told me it was shredded too. I just got the walking boot on September 21. (During surgery. I am 10 days post-op and fell after the wing nut on my left crutch caught on my shorts pocket. Im so glad to have found these replies! Dont risk re-rupturing your tendon. I called doctors office was told if additional pain or swelling to come in Im praying there is no additional harm cant handle any more surgery. At this point I still ice most of the day. I felt what felt like tearing at my ankle and I was in tremendous pain. I am taking more pain meds today too. each week feels better and better! So how does the tendon feel today? Oh Mark, Im sorry to hear that! I am 5.5 weeks post op and am also wondering if your pain increased with PWB. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. Well I am adding to the list of people doing more than we should a week out of the repair and anchors put in. This takes slightly longer if you have a general anaesthetic rather than an ankle block. I really thought I'd torn my calf muscle in half! sounds great! Initially there was an incredible amount of pain, took off the boot and the wrap to ensure I didnt tear the stitches open. In my case 6 weeks of it. UPDATE: Called the Drs. After surgery, you will wait in a recovery room for one to two hours until your surgeon determines you are safe to leave. I wish everyone the best of luck. So today I walked with my boot and elevated heels pretty much all day. Id appreciate any thoughts (reassuring or otherwise) about this. 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. WebI'm sure the numbness will go away in time. Like davidk said above, I think it was the calf muscle contracting. My body ended up in a pose sort of similar to a runner at the start of a race. 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. Should I worry? Came down south for the holidays, my kids got scooters for Xmas so Jackass me was outside with them and scooting alongside. Im a few days short of 6 weeks post op and 3 days ago I planted on my bad foot. Felt a sharp pain for a few min and then it settled in; now mostly feeling light throbbing pain. The twitching might have been caused by my anxiousness. Had my surgery on 8/5 for a full rupture on day four I did exactly what Greg did last night I did exactly what Neil did too! I ruptured my achilles about 3 weeks ago, had my surgery a week ago, nwb. Im 4 weeks post op from a complete Achilles rupture. Thank you all for sharing these stories to help others stay calm. Today it feels much better, but I still am terrified I jarred the plate, screws or both that are in my bones. 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. I have a bivalve fiberglass cast and I am 2.5 weeks post surgery and had an accident yesterday. Our nationally recognized foot and ankle specialists offer the most advanced podiatric care with the highest success rates in the nation. I was going a little faster than I probably shouldve been going and hit a crack. Went to the doctor afterward and luckily did not tear the tendon again, but pulled on the stitches a bit. 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. Have a 2 wk follow up in 2 days/ hopefully everything will be ok. Despite my description, he said theres a low chance of a re-rerupture, but to have me come in Monday (2 days later). The podiatrist had guided me Dr. Noman Siddiqui was one of the first surgeons in the United States to correct bunions through minimally invasive bunion correction. i originally plan on waiting a year for it to heal up then doing my other foot. Hey all! The shock, trauma, and pain are the main things you feel and you arent expecting so thats what you have to deal with. im worried that i might have moved the bones around because i know the dr put a screw in to keep it in place and im paranoid that it will heal weird now.. anyone else have a fall 5 days after their bunionectomy was there any effect from it? Truck driver I am 13 days post op (supposed to be getting my stitches out today), I was on my knee scooter last night and fell. I was pretty scared so I did what most people do and googled this type of incident. The doctor said I stretched my tendon, and that I must make sure to keep my foot pronated in the boot, no PT of any sort for the next week. Ill post with updates. i want to have my left foot done too but im not sure if ill have enough strength to have my current -bad-. Had trouble with wound healing so they silver nitrated the trouble spots for over a month, to the point where one of the stitches holding my Achilles together was poking out and had to be removed. Let me know if any of yall have had similar feelings and your results. As the joint continues to function out of alignment, the bunion deformity gets worse. About 8 days post repair of a full Achilles tear, my crutch sipped and I caught myself with the injured foot (in a splint, not a hard cast). As I get more mobile, I keep reminding myself to take care and slow down if I start rushing. There are multiple techniques, but all involve cutting the bones and repositioning them with metal screws to straighten the big toe and reduce the bump on the side of the foot. I spoke with the doctor by phone, as my Splint is looser due to calf atrophy. He said I could remove the 2nd one in another two weeks if it all feels good. If I felt any severe pain then he would want me to come in. While that is comparing a negative with a less negative thought it truly is helpful to keep that in mind. What to Look for in a Shoe to Wear After Bunion Surgery?Arch Support. With adequate arch support, youll find it much easier to increase your mobility while decreasing the amount of pain you feel when moving.Adjustability. Finding a pair of post-op shoes that you can easily adjust and navigate around your bandages is one of the most critical things.Rocker Bottom Shoes. Extra Depth. Rounder Toe-Boxes. More items Hi there first thanks for the posts. I did the same thing while on the Knee Scooter. I started with a larger baseball player type sock and every week got tighter fitting ones. There was a slight initial pain (gone after a minute or 2) but it was fine this morning, and there isnt any swelling. I fould that keeping the leg elevated and using ice periodically also really helped keep the swelling down over the first several weeks. Join the conversation! Good luck Muhammed. Will try to update after dr appointment. Some tingling and a very little pain. What type of anesthesia is involved? There was definitely a sharp, brief stab, and some resulting throbbing. Its just a really weird feeling. I reached out again via their messaging system and they wrote back that again if I didnt have severe pain I should be okay but I wanted to get checked out personally so I made an appointment to see the Doc on Monday. Thank you for providing a quality article. Of course instinctively caught myself for a split second on post op foot. Im four days post-op and in a splint. I will report back after my consult tomorrow to check on any damage I might have done. I was getting out of bed and accidentally slid and put some weight on my foot. Hoping for the best for you, Im 8 days post op and fell off my knee scooter today. Also, I dont know why but my brain is like forcing me to put some pressure on the injured foot like to extend the toes. All in all I'd say things couldn't be going better. WebVery close inspection is usually necessary to find any trace of bunion surgery. Mine was a complete rupture. The surgeon pushed around on my calf (very uncomfortable for me) and said not to worry. Just spoke with my doctor. i took a little spill a bit ago.., felt lots of pain in my ankle but thats all so far. 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. Perhaps this post will Allow others going through this similar life of purgatory to receive a little rest. It happens so fast Im honestly not sure if I landed flat footed or stepped Forwards. They will get you answer one way or another! 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. Slipped onto foot like the second day excruciating Since then i have had to put weight on my foot 2x, but only for a brief moment to keep from falling. Someone to chat with a little about what's going on would be great. not moderated or reviewed by doctors and so you should not rely on opinions or advice given by other users in 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. 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. Typically intubation and heavy anesthesia is not needed for this type of procedure. The majority of people achieve great results and forget they even have hardware in their foot, but others arent so fortunate. It hurt really bad for the rest of the night but I took some pain killers and managed to get some sleep. 14 users are following. It still hurts like hell 30 minutes later.. have it elevated and have taken pain meds. September 13, 2014 at 4:29 pm and is filed under Uncategorized. Hey Rick, congrats on weening off the boot. Good luck! Not an expert on crutches yet obviously. foot do all the work my left is currently doing. This procedure affects the balance of the patient and also changes the anatomy of the foot. Also I may be losing my insurance soon. Its always good to get a hold of your doc in cases like this. Traditionally, arthritic joints were destroyed or fused.These are not good alternatives for an active person who puts great demand on their feet. I am going in tomorrow to have my sutures removed. After reading your posts. Looking for some feedback/advice. Anyone else felt this or am I imagining it?! Will be far more careful from now on. 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. My concern isnt a tear, but rather being scared to have stretched the tendon. Like I was pushing a muscle stretch too far. Put weight on the leg, and felt a burning sensation in the back. 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). I literally just did the same thing! Id have to think youre good that far out. It's harder to ride the knee scooter with the hard cast but I guess I'll get used to it. My last appointment all they would let me do was ankle pumps and push the foot up just enough to where it was a little uncomfortable. Great to hear youre doing well, Muhammed. I appreciate all the stories on this page. I go back to Dr. next week. 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 am scared I may have torn my repaired tendon. After about 15 minutes or so the shooting pain was gone and my pain level was back to my normal. Yes it hurt like hell to walk heel first very soon after surgery and I know I cried A LOT but my orthopedist made me do it. I too can say I fall into this category. I Had a similar scare as all of you about 3 & a half weeks post surgery. Instinctively, my right foot came down (the injured achilles foot) and bore most of my weight (170 lbs). If you feel you cant do something then dont try doing it, or at least ask for help. Im getting ready for the same surgery (heel spur removal) on my other foot in August. Thank you all for your posts. Shaving the bunion bump can be an effective treatment for an older individual with a mild bunion deformity. Its a few hours later now and there is still some throbbing on the Achilles. Just felt a tingling and a little pressure- no real pain but have been worried I messed it up. 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. I am going through this as well but my doctor did say i can put as much as i tolerate, but i am so worried because i am overweight. Most patients will experience discomfort for three to five days. I tell you, it was the worst pain I have ever felt in my life. However at the evening and this morning I felt a throbbing at my heel and I have the feeling the my foot is also throbbing more than usual. 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. How is your foot feeling now, and your wrist and your hip? It is mostly noticeable when I've been up a bit and it swells. I fretted until I saw the doctor for my first post-surgical appointment, but I told him what I had done and he said everything looked fine. Paul, Best of luck to all who have dealt with is type of surgery. Unless they say its more of a deal with the pain and slowly work it type deal. There are many that I know that will never be 100% again after injuries that they sustained. But I know a lot of people fall and slip during the during the nwb stage! I am not exactly sure how much weight on put on it. Osteoarthritis (wear and tear arthritis) is not alleviated by surgery. So far every thread but one makes me feel mentally better. Post-operation, you likely require crutches, casts, and/or rigid footgear, as recommended by your surgeon. I was SO really when he told me Im not worried., I go back next week to have him review how things are going. Will let you know more on Monday! In fact mine stayed tight, almost to the point of a mild cramp for days. Registered in England and Wales. Looks like we will be second surgery buddies! Hi, my name is Denis and Im 27 years old. Currently have a splint on. I am in my third week of pt. As long as you have that boot on your good to go. Landed on my toes of the injured foot and felt a pain throughout my leg. However, some patients can benefit from newer, minimally invasive techniques that have significant advantages. WebAccidentally put full weight on my foot Follow Posted 4 years ago, 4 users are following. Minimally invasive bunion surgery recovery. I start physical therapy tomorrow and hope to get my right leg strong enough to be able to support crutches and a scooter when my left foot is non-weight bearing. Now I will have a partially working foot and weak leg. It feels fantastic to be on the upswing. Throbbing and sore today. I stepped down (in order to avoid slipping and falling) on my post-surgical foot when I still had the soft splint on. Reading this makes me feel better about what just happened. I was worrying too about getting out ahead of the rush. My dr had me go in immediately after I told him about my incident. Rick, The doc removed one of the two heel lifts in my boot today so im getting a bit of a stretch now. Talk about a scary proposition. I was in immense pain and agony and it felt like a ripping and tingling sensation, and the paranoid side of me was thinking I pray to god I didnt just re-tear my achilles after all my progress! I had to wait 2 days to see my doctor as I was getting ready to be placed in a boot and the anxiety ate me alive lol. Upgrade to Patient Pro Medical Professional? A little over two weeks, i went out to start my truck and pressed on my clutch.bad move, but the pain went away pretty quickly. It doesnt hurt much, or constantly, but Im just scared in case I have torn it. One of the nicest theyve seen lol. WebThe goal of correcting a failed bunion repair, using a procedure called revision surgery, Felt a painful tearing sensation. 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. After, I had a throbbing pain in my lower calf that lasted about 20 minutes. I've been totally off pain meds for over a week, and only took meds a few times before that. If youre experiencing problems with bunions or with your feet in any way, were here to help. Quick recoveries to us all! Update. At least each experience helps us learn and grow! Im much more slower in my movements now and am limiting myself a lot more. I was wearing the surgical boot at the time of my accident so I suppose there was some support but I remember putting quite a bit of pressure on my toes at the time. Im at 5 months , 3 days now and waking with a slight limp now. 6 more wks of nwb. 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. Today my surgical cast and stitches were removed, x-rays were taken, and I was put in a removable boot. I have to say, these things could use a design upgrade or twoI cant count the number of times the handle has jerked this-way or that after one of the wheels runs over some tiny crack in the floor! In a splint like cast, not a hard cast. Thanks everyone for the posts! Keep me informed of your progress and what the doc says about PT. rest of us. Once I realized my foot could take it, it became much easier. I appreciate everyones stories and advice by the way, stay strong and patient everyone! Very comforted to find this thread and the shocking number of us that have experienced similar knee scooter or crutch mishaps. Posted appropriate medical assistance immediately. The pain level is the same as before the accident. If you try and do too much too soon, or start wearing inappropriate shoes too quickly, problems may arise. Just a pop towards the bottom of my ankle/incision. The basis for bunion surgery has classically been centered on the method with which surgeons use to realign the deviated bones. Anyone else have that feeling? Armor always on! I never had to take any pain meds after the first day after surgery. I see your point about walking without the boot this far out. Seems ok but dont want to compromise healing. So, I had surgery again two days later. Plus I have two smaller kids that like to come into our beds in the middle of the night so I would rather be safe. I have my appt on Thursday. He has written and lectured on this topic in the United States and is considered an authority in the management of bunion deformity. The surgeon suspects it was scar tissue that i felt tearing. Im really worried Im on my 3rd week and I slipped from the scooter and put my weight for a second or two on my foot. I fell while navigating up a small set of stairs on the front porch. The surgical screws are made from titanium or high-grade surgical stainless steel. I feel so stupid. Ask our community of thousands of members your health questions, and learn from others experiences. Registered number: 10004395 Registered office: Fulford Grange, Micklefield Lane, Rawdon, Leeds, LS19 6BA. office. I was just hoping that the pop feeling I felt was my incision and maybe part of a stitch? Here's What Want I Wish My Family And Friends Would Have Known. Everything was going so well. I had Lapidus/Akin surgery on September 21, was in a splint for 1 week, then a cast for 3 weeks. LOL If my exterior stitches healed that fast..Theres a good chance my interior stitches held up ok. After all, more than 60% was un torn, so only 40% was repaired. I was still in the Jones splint. I had surgery Friday, August 5, and stumbled yesterday (August 9) at work. Scary. Im 4.5 weeks post op and slipped on my crutches tonite. The corrective surgery for bunion is known as a metatarsal osteotomy or I was lucky when I fell doing a similar thing (one little step in the house, using crutches). And the first stages of bone healing happen once the bones are squeezed together. People mostly do it that arent taking recovery slowly and seriously. Also the cast and stocking are black so I have no idea how to tell for sure. I called my PCP (who is my best friend) and he came over to check me out and everything was OK. Im glad that I found this blog though. The thing is I always pushed myself to the limits and thought I was young enough to handle it. A few tiny incisions are made in the bones by the surgeon. Follow your doctors advice and in case of any complication, follow the prescribed treatment. How was it the first time you stepped on it? She opted to wear a pair of open-toe sliders, which likely provided a bit more comfort than alternative footwear would have done. Overcorrection is also a risk, but much less common. I dont know how much weight I put on it. Had surgery on 4-9 pain has been bad nwb so so Im in a hard boot. Also, displacing the bone and keeping it in the right position is something that has to be done in the bunion correction. But It hurt really bad for a few minutes but I popped a pain pill. New bleeding occured. When I was finally able to feel the area that was painful, the muscle felt very hard and knotted. my surgery Thursday the 10th and I touched ground twice since then, it wasn't painful but I'm alittle concerned cause I have screws in my foot both where the bunion was and tailors bunion was. Thanks. 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! alexander813 To ensure successful bunion surgery recovery: A surgical operation to cut a bone is called an osteotomy. Last night I slipped and put all weight on nwb foot. Praying that I didnt mess it up. There was immediate pain and tightness as if I had over extended the Achilles and I immediately sat down and raised the leg up. Gonna follow through with my Dr. in a few days just to be safe. is tomorrow that is supposed to be transitioning into walking boot so well see. my foot now feels numb and i cant really feel much around where the sutures are i can still feel my other toes though. Called the doctor and he told he thinks i am fine but i am stressing the hell out. I followed Dr orders exactly as far as no weight bearing and keeping it elevated. 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. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site. 3rd patient in my surgeons 16 year career that this happened to. And the most frequent treatment for bunions is this one. I was vacuuming out the car in the garage and went around the car to fast and down I went and extended my surgery leg out! Just cant lay down like an invalid. Just curious anyone who re-ruptured your Achilles did you feel lots of pain afterwards? I had my follow up yesterday. I am on day 14 after surgery. @paul. I dont have my next appointment for another 10 days. Dont Miss: Pain In Front Of Ankle And Top Of Foot. Very disappointed since I have made so much progress and even went in for my initial PT session and was told I was doing excellent. I was so upset as I had been so careful to not put any weight on the leg before, and my doctor was very clear when he said to be very careful of not putting weight or bending the foot. Had full tear of Achilles. new orleans paddle boat to zoo; who has an eagle patronus; apple cider vinegar went up my nose; Ive been researching this issue like crazy. It caused a little bleeding at my scar (where I still had a scab from the stitches being removed)and lots of swelling. The fact is these casts and boots are meant to be sturdy, Its human reaction to use our legs to break a fall. Rick, nice to have you and LeahMichelle to compare notes with since were all going through it about the same time. NOT TORN!!! Hey all, I figured Id add to this thread as well. We want the forums to be a useful resource for our users but it is important to remember that the forums are Patient is a UK registered trade mark. 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. For more information or to schedule a consultation, please call 736-6001 or visit us here to make an appointment online. Surgery two weeks ago, currently in a soft cast. I feel encouraged. Appointment today. Instinctively I fully extended my bad leg and used only my heel to plant. I was shocked . Been very diligent about not bearing weight on the injured foot. Nurse called back and said this does happen frequently and that its general not something to worry too much about. You will get through this like so many others before you. I am very scared that I did damage to the repaired Achilles. Today, went to get on the knee scooter and misjudged. I started that yesterday and loving it, although my Achilles is really tight so its challenging. Tingly, sore, pain? He actually is a very good Dr in the most respected and qualified facility in town so I'm at a loss on this. It felt weird it didnt hurt, I dont think i stepped on it hard enough to do damage. My wrist is a little sore today but not horrible so I'm hoping it's just a. I feel like he had good answers to my questions. Do not want to go backwards at this point. 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. Felt good!m. Good luck! Im also going to ask to start PT, even though the doc doesnt really think its needed. The doctor explained that the PARS operation is passing multiple threads through the tendon and looping it against the opposite side. 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