he says since each day I have pushed things even more. Surgery two weeks ago, currently in a soft cast. I am seeing my doctor in a few days but I am terribly worried that I screwed the whole thing up. For the past three weeks, I usually navigate those shallow stairs with crutches, and then flip around to go up the stairs on my bum. Was multitasking on my scooter and lost my center of balance and fell forward. A few tiny incisions are made in the bones by the surgeon. Didnt hurt just felt different I have not have weight on foot for over 2 months. WebFoot Irritation From Retained Hardware. Sounds like a great plan. Just two days after my bunion surgery I accidentally tripped while in cruthces and ended up putting all of my weight on the foot that was just operated on. 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. Truck driver 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). Although I passed the Thompson test, reflex test and moving my foot up and down and side to side there was a gap shown in the MRI that had occurred during my fall. Bit freaked to say the leasthate to have 2-3 week set back. Of course I put my non weight bearing foot down to catch my self as I was falling to the ground. i have a You will get through this like so many others before you. That did not feel good! Anyone else felt this or am I imagining it?! Im still going to call my doctor on monday. I am in fear of a 2nd surgery. 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. Scary. Today, I was able to push back on the docs hands with more force than Ive been able to since surgery. Other than the top of my foot now hurting I couldn't have asked for a better outcome. he mentioned to me that if something had moved or been fractured id have to go into surgery asap to fix it. Why destroy a joint if you can save it? I had a similar scare like yours earlier on where it felt like a muscle stretch gone a bit too far. Nurse called back and said this does happen frequently and that its general not something to worry too much about. This procedure affects the balance of the patient and also changes the anatomy of the foot. 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. Id appreciate any thoughts (reassuring or otherwise) about this. I instinctively kept balance by pushing off the foot of my injured leg. I was happy my wife found this website. My surgeon wasnt very concerned about the slip- I texted him right after it happened. Currently have a splint on. 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. or a Splint? 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. Today my surgical cast and stitches were removed, x-rays were taken, and I was put in a removable boot. I am in a fiberglass cast and can move the ankle with no pain a little within in and can wiggle my toes. I am only 10 days post op and still in my splint. So how does the tendon feel today? The information you shared was useful. (During surgery. 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. This is bringing me hope. Since this post made me feel much better, I will follow up after I see the doctor to let everyone know how it turned out. Hopefully you will find that you are fine as well, but the best thing is to check it out with your dr. because at least you can stop worrying and wondering. As such, doing complete nwb feels impossible. Im now onto dealing with my surgical wound, and making sure it heals correctly, so wish me luck on that! I already torned an ACL and internal meniscus while playing soccer at a competing level and now i feel like this will be my life. Let me know how your Thursday appt goes. 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? I also have PTTD symptoms in my better foot, and I can't imagine doing this again. What happened is that i was getting out of the bathroom and i lost balance and i accidentally put weight on my injured leg , i did hear something but not on my operated area but on my foot , i did not feel pain at the time as i quickly picked it up but it was really stiff . i'm feeling extremely blessed today and just relief that the fall didn't cause any damage. I appreciate everyones stories and advice by the way, stay strong and patient everyone! There was a slight initial pain (gone after a minute or 2) but it was fine this morning, and there isnt any swelling. For those going through this ordeal, remember that everything after the surgery is positive progress. It hurt like crazy when I did it, but I immediately elevated and iced it and the pain dissipated. Always speak to your doctor before acting and in cases of emergency seek Thanks everyone for the posts! Now, i dont now if im going crazy or something but sometimes when im too good like feeling fine without thinking in the injury I just panic thinking if I get distracted and did something I shouldnt and try to remember if I felt any pain. Glad you are doing better! He actually is a very good Dr in the most respected and qualified facility in town so I'm at a loss on this. for being 2.5 months post op are you able to walk again with no problem? No foot, toe, or ankle cast is not required. God speed to everyone else going through this journey. I have a horrible fear of falling due to the fact that Ive had 3 falls since surgery. 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. Hello Megan! Not an expert on crutches yet obviously. 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. These are nice and wide so there is no pressure through the foot, and often have a special wedge under the heel to help you not to put any weight through the front of your foot during the initial phase of bunion surgery recovery. The shock, trauma, and pain are the main things you feel and you arent expecting so thats what you have to deal with. Our nationally recognized foot and ankle specialists offer the most advanced podiatric care with the highest success rates in the nation. I see your point about walking without the boot this far out. Thank you all for sharing these stories to help others stay calm. 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 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. Armor always on! 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. I dont know how much weight I put on it. The first time I fell it was 2 weeks post up and I was in a hard cast. The pain seems to be just in my toes and subsiding since laying back down. 10 days post surgery after a complete rupture. In one surgical procedure for less severe bunions, a V shape is cut into the joint of the big toe this allows the surgeon to straighten the toe, but requires the insertion of a screw into the joint to keep the toe in place. 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. Im 4 weeks post surgery and am half weight bearing. Are you managing to use the knee walker now? Hey Rick, congrats on weening off the boot. Besides using the screws to ensure the successful bunion correction, its also extremely important to fix the midfoot joint and prevent it from moving and possible bunion returning. I still do wear one everyday. over a year ago, Guest Lol. I am 3 weeks 2 days post op for achilles debridement and calcaneal exostomy (sorry for the spelling). (I know. what kind of a foot specialist hasn't got a backup plan if machine breaks?) Hoping all is ok. i was using the scooter with no boot and list my balance and put all my weight on the surgery foot. I still have a long road ahead though so patience is essential. I agree with your comment to Bob about the knee walker. Different procedures are available for bunions of varying severity. I will report back after my consult tomorrow to check on any damage I might have done. Im lucky as I have a lot of support at home. KG do you sleep in your boot? Hopefully the foot is OK! Called the docs office and left a message with the nurse. Shes said to be awaiting more treatment on the other foot. I ruptured my achilles about 3 weeks ago, had my surgery a week ago, nwb. I have it elevated. 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. no x-ray's for me. The longer you leave it the harder it gets. Is it not natural for the brain to try to plant that foot? How is your foot feeling now, and your wrist and your hip? So happy I didnt do any damage except for a bit of pain but I can manage. Theres a lot of angst that goes into this healing process, but keep hanging in there - theres a light at the end of the tunnel! It appears you have not yet Signed Up with our community. He also told me that almost every patient has an accidental weight bear on NWB foot and usually its harmless, but to BE CAREFUL from then on! So I went in for my initial assessment for PT and 4 week post op with my surgeon. Hey I just accidentaly stepped on my leg 4 weeks post surgery. Rick, I bet you will be just fine. Landed on my toes of the injured foot and felt a pain throughout my leg. 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. Am now 4 weeks post surgery. The former glamour model had screws and metal plates fitted as part of treatment for such at the time. Hi, my name is Denis and Im 27 years old. 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? Thanks. Just contact us to book your appointment, and were sure youll find all the answers. 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. I was hopping from my scooter to a chair when I tripped and instintively put down my NWB foot to catch myself. It was painful. I was getting out of bed and accidentally slid and put some weight on my foot. Wishing you all the best. Trying to make myself feel better. Do not want to go backwards at this point. It is a weird feeling. Just spoke with my doctor. Two bones being joined at a joint is also known as arthrodesis or a joint fusion. He said the likelihood of a re-tear in a hard cast being fixed in some plantarflexion was highly unlikely and even more so being 4 weeks post-op. Its more swollen now, but initial pain went down, except for my lower, inner Achilles area that originally hurt the most. It caused a little bleeding at my scar (where I still had a scab from the stitches being removed)and lots of swelling. Well, my body thought otherwise and I torned my Achilles tendon. Im four days post-op and in a splint. Had surgery back on July 23, and Im scheduled to have my hard cast removed this Thursday August 6. Everything going well today I had stitches removed and hard cast out on. WebYou are typically in a sneaker about 8 weeks after surgery and can increase your activity I was in a splint for 2 weeks, then a hard cast. each week feels better and better! It's harder to ride the knee scooter with the hard cast but I guess I'll get used to it. Just curious anyone who re-ruptured your Achilles did you feel lots of pain afterwards? So sorry you had to have a 2nd surgery Heather! 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. Wow this is the blog Ive been looking for. I just got the walking boot on September 21. Felt like this SHOCK going thru my body. Either recurrence or overcorrection may require a second operation . Both continued to get worse the rest of day. She hasnt had any of the types of fall or dramatic slips described by many on this blog. There is something you might be interested in. 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. And you can setup your own blog if you want to share your journey with us and those who follow. Update. Update: Saw ortho today and had cast removed. I wish everyone the best of luck. I am scared I may have torn my repaired tendon. Id have to think youre good that far out. Its always best to check with your doctor, but I wouldnt worry yourself too much. Im 33 and in good health and like most here tried to hard in sports and had a full rupture on Memorial day of this year. It felt weird it didnt hurt, I dont think i stepped on it hard enough to do damage. Wound looks fine and I did not do any damage to the Achilles. While trying to get into the house with crutches I fell on cement step forward the pain was excruciating! I wish you luck in getting yourself ready in a quick like fashion for your 2nd surgery. Two days later and had a second scooter fall with full weight down on my bad leg. Heel shifting, bond grafting, plates and screws. I still have movements up and down, side to side. Its always good to get a hold of your doc in cases like this. After that hubby banned me from crutches so I got good at maneuvering all over the house, up and down small steps and our staircase, on my knee scooter. I have my athletic shoes with orthotics on my (better) foot all day. Even if they didnt I think Ill stick with the booth because I dont want to wake up and accidentally do something like put too much weight etc when Im half asleep so I keep the boot on but much looser. 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. Finally starting to gain strength and am I put about 80% weight on injured leg while doing leg raises. In a splint like cast, not a hard cast. Just want to post my story in case others discover this thread looking for some information. I have my follow up in two days. I had my hard cast taken off about a week, but it had an extreme sharp edge on it that went against my calf and had to come off, so i was put in a boot. The casts and boots provided are designed to be very protective of your healing Achilles and they do work. Haha. Use of the forums is subject to our Terms of Use (I never received an email when I requested a password change). rest of us. Surgery usually takes up to an hour and afterwards, you will be taken to the recovery room and monitored until your heart rate, blood pressure and breathing as well as the sensation and circulation in your foot are back to normal. What an absolute scare. Like you all, I had instant shock, but its since went away. 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. The bones lengthening, straightening, or shortening after being cut may occur unexpectedly during surgery or gradually after. September 13, 2014 at 4:29 pm and is filed under Uncategorized. 6 more wks of nwb. I'll start sending you private messages to check in. I hope ALL OF YOU have the best recovery possible, and thanks so much for sharing!! I slipped off my scooter and put some weight on my leg I am one week post surgery. my foot now feels numb and i cant really feel much around where the sutures are i can still feel my other toes though. 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. damage in soft cast like splint. 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 was hopping up on a bar stool and accidentally tapped the casted foot on the ground. He did use a flat stone with muscle cream and worked the tendon and scar tissue. Pretty sure I rolled/tweaked my ankle some. Also, avoid shoes that pressure the top of your foot. Now I couldn't get around without it. If the wrist is still painful I would strap it to avoid further damage. Im still nervous as of today as my 2 week follow up is on the 17th. this is the best thread i have ever read. I had posterior tibial tendon surgery 12 days ago and I am scared that I re injured my ankle. Instinctively I fully extended my bad leg and used only my heel to plant. Mine was a complete rupture. i want to have my left foot done too but im not sure if ill have enough strength to have my current -bad-. Like I was pushing a muscle stretch too far. 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. Yes. I have a little throbbing at the incision site right now, but I assume the pain will be less in the morning. Better Choices For Hip Surgery - And Faster Healing And Recovery, Sticks And Stones May Break My Bones: Review Of Orthopedic Surgery Android Apps. Slower Healing: The healing process for traditional bunion surgery can be painful. Turns out that my foot was fine Doc checked it throughly and it was in good condition. Glad to find these posts. When my cast was removed three days later, it was still tight. I didnt hear or feel a pop like I did when I did it the first time, Martin, Im guessing you have a huge cast on your leg yet? I still have some months until I return to normal activity, but the small victories are keeping me positive. Time to get your own blog page setup BMan. Read Also: 50 Foot 12 Gauge Extension Cord. A good clinician will be able to tell a lot. Knee scooter slipped on uneven pavement and put my nwb foot down hard to catch myself. Over time, this causes problems in other areas of the foot and may also affect the ankles, knees, and lower back. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site. 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. I feel encouraged. Merry Christmas. Now the tendon doesnt hurt, but it hurts a bit higher up, I guess near the calf muscle. sounds great! Im sure there is a lesson to be learned from this but Im frustrated. Good call, Greg, thats how I found this comment section a few weeks ago as well. Upgrade to Patient Pro Medical Professional? Last night I slipped and put all weight on nwb foot. Mine hurt like heck after I fell on it, but since the pain went away I wasnt too concerned that I did anything serious. Reading this makes me feel better about what just happened. It feels fantastic to be on the upswing. Sounds like you and I are about on the same timeline as I will be 6 weeks post op this Friday. ), I'm using my partner's email because this server would not let me register. Im hoping I see some quick improvement! Still very tight. I must have only put weight on the leg for about 1 second before I caught my balance, but I felt a sharp pain in the Achilles area and lower calf. Then later that day one of my crutches slipped out from under me on some slippery concrete in an underground garage, and I put weight on the injured foot again. I can wiggle my toes, move my ankle move my toes up and down. Hello fellow Achilles warriors. Just two days after my bunion surgery I accidentally tripped while in Freaked out! AJ, Im sure youre fine! It is usually accomplished through surgery. Everything was going great until i slipped off my scooter while making a turn. Given your description of events, I would be very surprised if youve done any real harm. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Notice how enlarged the bunion joint has become due to the extra bone growth around the joint. Torn my Achilles and I was exactly 1 week of surgery and still in my soft cast and was at the movie theater watching Avengers The End Game when it got to the last part with all the action were going on and I was in need to use the rest room, I was sitting up two levels as i was a bit hasty as I was crunching down I trip over the stairs and landed on my bad foot I felt pain admittedly through my foot almost as when I first injured it and felt pain on my Achille, muscle was tweaking a bit, felt pinch all around my bad leg like I took pre-workout C4, that night I went to bed and I felt as my leg was burning and muscle tweaking leg tinkling all night. I didnt hear/feel anything, and sounds like you didnt either, so I bet its just a little scare. The surgeon will then correct the big toe joint using screws or pins. I was wearing boot but it felt like a bur i g sensation from mid Achilles on up. What type of anesthesia is involved? No pain, but freaked out. I had surgery Friday, August 5, and stumbled yesterday (August 9) at work. I would have went to the nearest hospital or urgent care, oh please let me know what the doc says. She thinks Im overreacting. This happened on a Friday. Are you not yet FWB in your boot? It will dramatically decrease your pain and swelling. Im so glad to have found these replies! I told the doctor about the slip and he was completely unconcerned. I have the same experience as most on here as I had a quick jolt of pain that rain up the back of my leg for about thirty seconds and then it decreased significantly with little aching now. Just a pop towards the bottom of my ankle/incision. The surgeon suspects it was scar tissue that i felt tearing. Worried I reruptured now and am debating moving my check up to Monday to give me peace of mind. I am in pain but more worried I did damage. Several bones or bone pieces are intended to be held together with screws. There was definitely a sharp, brief stab, and some resulting throbbing. I'm nervous because my right leg looks like a twig due to inactivity and I can't walk yet. I emailed surgeon and left VM with nurse but no call back yet. Simply put, an orthopedic surgeon manually realigns the injured joint, then removes the cartilage and proceeds with stabilizing the bone in order to recover together. Excruciatingly painful. However, the bunion has to be shifted back as it was, in the original position, and to do that, screws are surely needed. The thing is I always pushed myself to the limits and thought I was young enough to handle it. My docs office hasnt returned my call yet so Im hoping thats a good thing. Definitely felt that SHOCK. Otherwise, ice, elevate, and rest as much as possible. However, nearly all, including me, dont tear or re-rupture their Achilles tendon as a result. Our clinical information meets the standards set by the NHS in their Standard for Creating Health Content guidance. Remember that. My skin towards the bottom of my incision was softer due to getting it wet in the shower, and when I looked it was bleeding. I sent a message to my doctor and he stated that the cast will protect the foot and it really cant move any direction so I should be fine. Let us know how it goes. I'm just trying to be extra careful! Dr. Noman Siddiqui was one of the first surgeons in the United States to correct bunions through minimally invasive bunion correction. DONT USE YOUR CRUTCHES TO GO UP STAIRS - no matter how puny they look. I completely ruptured the Archilles tendon in my left foot. If your injury is slightly above the ankle & is held together with titanium hardware after a few weeks(Id say at least 5 to 6 weeks) its proabably Ok. Been very diligent about not bearing weight on the injured foot. Try our Symptom Checker Got any other symptoms? It still hurts more than before but trying not to get too anxious about it. Immediately following the outpatient surgical procedure, your orthopedic surgeon will place a boot on your foot. My concern now is how stiff it is and the certain sensations I get back there. All he told me was in 2-1/2 weeks he wanted to see me walking into my appointment, in my boot of course and then possibly get rid of the boot all together a couple weeks after that. Right now my achilles is in no pain. Was it re-ruptured? The tendon still appears to be intact, though I do have what appears to be a marble-sized knot on the tendon right below the bottom of the surgical incision. Full blow absorbed on my repaired foot, hurt pretty bad tingling and throbbing on the interior and posterior heal. 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. So, for now, no extra stretching, no walking in a pool, etc. I figured I would share my 2 stories that happened recently so that others can use it for their own. I guess I figured there will be some pain and aches along this recovery. The nature of a bunion is not just a bump. I lost balance on my leg scooter and was about to fall. Is nwb the ideal but will the cast provide enough protection with the type of incidental partial weight bearing that is happening now. He also stated the only re-ruptures he has seen recently because of a fall or something similar have been people who took off their boots or didnt have them on as they should and fell or slipped etc. However, some patients can benefit from newer, minimally invasive techniques that have significant advantages. I am also two weeks into this. Plates, screws, and other hardware are often used to correct the toe and keep it in place. i'm on day 9. doctor had me go in this morning ASAP to get x-rays done. Im much more slower in my movements now and am limiting myself a lot more. To prove you're a person (not a spam script), type the security word shown in the picture. 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. I too can say I fall into this category. Dont risk re-rupturing your tendon. 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. About 25% pressure went on the injured foot but I have been freaking out all day. Ill report back next Wed at my post-op appointment on if there were any ramifications to my scooter incident today. My advice is (and im sure you have heard this a million times already) not to rush anything. Take your drugs and walk on the foot. Still very stiff which is what concerns me but I am only five months out too. 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. No pain, but a severe stretching feeling. Torn my Achilles and I was exactly 1 week of surgery and still in my soft They can put their entire weight on their affected foot with only the assistance of a surgical boot. he said it did shift a tiny tiny bit but that it was absolutely looking fine for healing. Still very weak. Pain better now have appt tomorrow so hoping for no not moderated or reviewed by doctors and so you should not rely on opinions or advice given by other users in Researching minimally invasive surgery, patients can come across different surgical techniques. At this point in the game for us, any little good news and steps forward are a victory. The pain radiated all the way up my achilles and calf. but dont do it again. Naturally I attempted to use my injured foot to catch myself and put a good amount of weight on the injured foot. My calf is really atrophied. He said he could have pulled me off the operating table by my foot and it wouldnt have come apart. 3 weeks post op, completely ruptured my Achilles. Once I realized my foot could take it, it became much easier. No swelling unless Im on my feet for a long period of time. I hate running even more now. Now I have a little tingling in that leg and some involuntary twitching in my calf muscle. This seems to be the little oasis we all find after googling accidentally put weight on foot after achilles surgery..ha! This, though, is far from ideal. I was fortunate that my surgery site has fully healed at 3 weeks and there was no bleeding but I have yet seen my surgeon. was very encouraging and relieving. 1 week post op bunion surgeryweightbearing when? WebThe amount of pain experienced after bunion surgery is different from one person to the next. I can still wiggle my toes and slightly move my ankle. I was first in a cast for 2 weeks and have now been in a moon boot for 1 week, still on crutches NWB. Was was the result if you dont mind me asking? Its an annoying injury. Extremely anxious but hopefully Ill also be once again on the road to recovery. Ive been too chicken to walk even a step without the boot on as ive read so many times that this is sorta when people re-rupture if its going to happen. On the day of your appointment, your healthcare provider will ask you to arrive one to two hours early. I did LV. Anyone else have that feeling? I am 10 days post-op and fell after the wing nut on my left crutch caught on my shorts pocket. Just a day or so after 2 weeks, caught the curb of one step on the scooter, instinctively forced injured side down to catch myself (probably instinct to protect my head from hitting ground). the first try at sewing it up using the suture implant kit failed, so he had to make another incision and sew it up old school). I asked about PT and he said it was too soon for me just yet. Moral of the story for me, no matter what Im wearing my boot even if its a pain in the butt. WebThe goal of correcting a failed bunion repair, using a procedure called revision surgery, It is mostly noticeable when I've been up a bit and it swells. The doc just wants me to walk in the boot. 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). over a year ago. Slight sprain. I saw your post that you have written in February and I had a very similar incident. Called my doctor and they told me very similar to your doctor. I put what felt like my full weight on my injured leg. Glad to hear youre good Peyton. ive followed the drs instructions to elevate and ice consistently. Wednesday will be my 3rd PT appointment. I too, thought I tore it again. The fiberglass edge of the cast caused more pain under my toes than the tendon site itself. I have been running my fingers up and down the tendon and it feels fine. I has my pre op yesterday and am ready to go. I had a pretty bad scooter crash. Hi all, Still, it's a big worry. The dr. said to use pain meds and contact him in a few days. I'm not looking forward to the initial two weeks of elevation and no mobility, but the sooner we start, the sooner it'll be over! I am also glad to read these replies. They are said to have been removed from her left foot this month. Please help. Since then i have had to put weight on my foot 2x, but only for a brief moment to keep from falling. Im sore as heck, but Im so, so happy I dont have to do another surgery. As for yall that have slipped or taken a step on your foot. Felt a painful tearing sensation. Add me to the slip list. My dr had me go in immediately after I told him about my incident. I'm terrified that i messed it up. It will ensure that the bone is reformed, forming the right aligned toe. They have been very reassuring and I would still be panicking if I had not found this page. The pain went away about 30 minutes later, but my incision was bleeding a little still. PT said I should be crutch free by Saturday! Im more worried about damage to a foot that was healing so well. Grateful. I know I have to go to the doctor but if I ruptured my achilles I should be in a lot of pain today right? It felt sounded like tearing. 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. I am going in tomorrow to have my sutures removed. i run a small fast casual restaurant and am on my feet most of my 10 hour days. Stay strong and positive. It is FREE! It immediately hurt and I am now icing and elevating my leg. 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. 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. Very comforted to find this thread and the shocking number of us that have experienced similar knee scooter or crutch mishaps. 13 days post-op, sutures removed yesterday and fiberglass cast applied. 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. Registered in England and Wales. After surgery, you will wait in a recovery room for one to two hours until your surgeon determines you are safe to leave. 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. Hopefully i didnt damage my tendon or wound. Rick, The doc removed one of the two heel lifts in my boot today so im getting a bit of a stretch now. It scared me quite a bit but reading these calmed me a little. Figured Id check back here. To ensure successful bunion surgery recovery: A surgical operation to cut a bone is called an osteotomy. Im now 10 days post op from the second repair. Talk about a scary proposition. If you closely follow your foot and ankle surgeon's instructions, you can help minimize pain and swelling after your bunion surgery. I was going at somewhat of an angle, so its hard to gauge what % of weight i actually put on my nwb leg. Its a few hours later now and there is still some throbbing on the Achilles. One time I felt a ripping and the second time just pain in the tendon and toes (pain the first time too). The recovery itself can take up to six weeks, but the entire healing process may last for up to six months. My tear was just above my ankle, roughly in the middle. Felt a whole lot of pain and burning. I had a sharp pain for about 30 seconds, but the shock from being worried about a re-rupture was worse. When I asked about the tears or ripping feeling in my leg, he mentioned theres a good chance I overstretched my calf muscles as theyre so tight. If there is still pain/throbbing in the morning Ill call the Dr as I dont go back for 19 days. I breathed a sigh of relief, thanked the Lord Jesus, and decided to come post in hopes that my incident can bring a bit of comfort to the next person going through the same thing. About 10 days in - been in a splint since surgery. I have my follow up in 4 days. Some tingling and a very little pain. Theyre inevitable. WebBUT the walker caught on the thick carpet and I tumbled forward, accidentally stepped Basically they said that the odds of tearing it again are extraordinarily low. Even if the tension pulls three of the four threads through the tendon and out the other side but one holds, youre going to be fine. Im glad that I found this blog though. Add me as a statistic. Saw the doc today and all was well after the mishap. 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. 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. Just gonna keep hobbling toward that light at the end of the tunnel. Of course instinctively caught myself for a split second on post op foot. No swelling. I'll be NWB for another 4 weeks. UPDATE: Called the Drs. Thank you so much for these replies - they are very reassuring. That if the pain worsened or was not relieved by medication I was to come in the next day. Best of luck to all who have dealt with is type of surgery. as being in breach of those terms. Im 3.5 weeks post op in hard cast and was doing well. I was told a minimum of 56 days NWB. And my foot is not almost completely motioning. Put me in a big boot, stitches out on Thursday. Thank you all. In the strong majority of cases, there is misalignment of the bone that makes it stick out and become prominent. While that is comparing a negative with a less negative thought it truly is helpful to keep that in mind. The pain level seems to be the as before the accident. Stay positive everyone. I am 2 weeks out of surgery and I fell because of my scooter tipped over. Hi all, Im 14 days post op and in a cast and just about an hour ago I lost balance on my scooter and fell on my nwb leg. Today marks 8 weeks since my surgery. Light stretching and so on. I guess Ive just been really fortunate because I had very little swelling and really no pain to speak of. I hate not being able to see what is going on. Please keep us updated and I will do the same. Our patients benefit from our team-centered approach with world-renowned surgeons and specialized physician assistants, nurses and physical therapists. They will get you answer one way or another! Wishing everyone all the best and feeling 100% ASAP! Anyway at some point I put down the wrong foot! not sure if it's related. My foot hurts today in the arch but I'm not sure if that's from the removal of the twenty five staples yesterday and bending it to a ninety degree angle to put the cast on. I will be ready to celebrate when the healing process is finished in a few months. Im about 7 weeks out of the boot now, and able to walk 2-3 miles without stopping. Bunion Removal (Bunionectomy): Preparing For Surgery and post OP recovery. So far every thread but one makes me feel mentally better. WebThe recovery process for bunion surgery can be slightly longer than hammertoe surgery recovery, but differences are in about two weeks maximum. Let me know if any of yall have had similar feelings and your results. I was still in a soft cast, and my ankle definitely moved forward a lot. I was recommended to only put 25% of my weight on it and to not to walk on it yet , as my physical therapy should begin next week . 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 was great, pain subsiding seven days out and my knee scooter caught the edge of a rug in the kitchen and down goes Frazier! Key question is did you have your boot on? Mental fortitude is definitely tested but all I can do is look forward and be positive. The hip is improving. I can definitely second that this site is really helpful. And the most frequent treatment for bunions is this one. How did it turn out ? Brain thank you. Wow, reading these posts have given me a big sigh of relief. 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. I took pain medications and anti-inflammatories and the next day I woke up and Im not nearly and any kind of pain. In a couple of days I will go back to the doctor to get another hard cast. Thanks for asking after me. Got the ok to ween off the boot and start doing heel lifts, bike ride and wear two shoes but still avoid sudden movements. I thought all that work healing, elevating, icing, for nothing! The recurrence rate is about 20% over a patients lifetime. My knee and the hard part of the splint took the weight but Im still so scared I injured my Achilles again. Id love to ice it, but the current semi-soft cast is too thick to have ice do any good. WebBut the lack of difference in the right foot is concerning. No pain. I have pretty good range of motion. An MP joint replacement is similar to a hip joint replacement. Have hard cast on, lost my balance and for a couple of seconds hopped on toe touch foot. I just did something similar and I am scared! Perhaps this post will Allow others going through this similar life of purgatory to receive a little rest. My anxiety is working overtime, terrified that he somehow messed up the Thompson test - but I have to have faith that he knows what hes talking about I mean, he literally does this all day. Notes on Any one else fall on their foot after having a bunionectomy 5 days ago? Had pains for about 3hrs seems to be feeling ok. Whats the best way to know if I re ruptured it? 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. Well I am adding to the list of people doing more than we should a week out of the repair and anchors put in. I also purchased a sleep/ relaxation boot when Im relaxing on sofa . My incision/surgery site has healed fully, i have little to no scar tissue. Anyway, this group was a big help in keeping me from getting to down about my accident yesterday. Back to square one. And one of the most important things to have in mind is to find the best possible doctor because dealing with some screw problems can easily turn this non-invasive procedure into disaster and cause even bigger problems after bunion surgery. Also the cast and stocking are black so I have no idea how to tell for sure. I had them take a pic and it looked like shredded pork in there. At best, they might temporarily alleviate some of the pain. The main reason I am worrisome is the pain is mostly in my heal where my sutures are reconnecting my tendon. Taking everything slow and steady to make sure I dont hurt myself again. I am happy I was able to read the stories on this page. Two days ago, I did it again. 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. Im 4 weeks post op from a complete Achilles rupture. My doctor said if your waking boot or cast is on during a fall, there is only the smallest of chances of a rerupture of because those things both are made to keep your foot immobile, keeping the tendon from stretching. Put ice behind the knee. wont hear back til tomorrow either way i have an appt in about 32 hrs to see him. However, I'm thinking that since the pain didn't get worse, and has even calmed down, maybe I'm OK. It suddenly tipped over and my right foot went crashing to the floor--very hard! Doc said that everything was fine, and that healing was going well, Losing the scooter the peg leg and the crutches today was a great motivator. dont stress. I am in a walking boot and air brace at night. Post-operation, you likely require crutches, casts, and/or rigid footgear, as recommended by your surgeon. I was certain something went wrong with the amount of pain I felt. And not even one "good" foot because that Will be far more careful from now on. Been doing the double and assisted single heel lifts, balancing on my bad foot passing a weight left to right and try to remain balanced for 30 seconds or more. WebIn 2010, a study in the Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery was the first to demonstrate that Hopefully my other foot goes great, its scheduled for November 7th. I am still able to move my foot and toes, but it is limited like it was before I fell. Im in a half hard cast and the on call doctor pretty much told me 90% its fine but still a chance I messed it up. In severe cases mostly involving more elderly patients, resection arthroplasty is often performed by removing the bottom of the toe joint with the big toe left immobilized entirely. I will be thinking of you and I hope you check in so we can support each other when we're healing. 14 users are following. 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. He felt the back of my leg for continuity (looking for gaps) in the achilles and thankfully he found none. Im 3 weeks post surgery today - had my stitches out yesterday. My right foot feels so good now and my left foot hurts like heck when I play soccer (my main source of exercise). I am taking more pain meds today too. 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. Im 4.5 weeks post op and slipped on my crutches tonite. @paul. Yes, I fell hard on my foot. I do have a little tingle in my toes which is scaring me. I felt a pop. But you are right - my husband is reminding me that no matter what happens, we will figure it out. Not only was there no damage, but everything healed very nicely. I also have a wonderful husband who actually remembered the 20+ years I took care of him (house wife, a damn good one lol! ) new orleans paddle boat to zoo; who has an eagle patronus; apple cider vinegar went up my nose; For many patients with severe arthritic bunions, a bunionectomy with joint replacement can be used. It turned out fine and Im guessing yours will too. Im a SHM with 3 kids so this injury has been really rough, but there is encouragement for me in threads like this, so thanks for taking the time to post!! Thankful for this blog. I asked my doc about it and he said everything looked good and that it would be difficult to re-rupture with the boot (or in my case it was the splint) on. You may be givencrutches or a stick to help you get around your physical therapistwill teach you how to use these and how to safely get up and down thestairs before you are discharged. Hi everyone, I had a slip-up about a week post-surgery in March 2019. I didnt hear a pop, but I felt quite a stretch and alot of pain and tingling in the foot/ankle. Yikes nwb is tough! I have my 2 week post op appointment with my doctor in 2 days and will explain what happened to my doctor. But It hurt really bad for a few minutes but I popped a pain pill. I experienced a complete rupture of the Achilles - and there was NO QUESTION about whether or not I had ruptured it. Bunions are painful, unsightly, and mysterious. I took off my boot and checked my incision point which was now covered in Seri strips since the sutures were out. It happens so fast Im honestly not sure if I landed flat footed or stepped Forwards. Katie is now said to be learning to walk again following the latest procedure. 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. How are you? In both cases I experienced the same electric tingle that has been described in previous posts, though not much pain. Ill find out Thursday if there was damage. 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. You will have to ask someone to drive you home. Also, displacing the bone and keeping it in the right position is something that has to be done in the bunion correction. New bleeding occured. accidentally stepped on foot after surgeryconnectwise knowledge base I think these scooters need to have a better design to make them more stable. Instantly my steering column jerked and I toppled over. 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. Did you need to take narcotic pain meds again? Put weight on the leg, and felt a burning sensation in the back. Any input will be helpful. Your doctor may typically remove the stitches after 2 weeks, but people have to continue to wear crutches or post-op shoes for 6 to 12 weeks. It can be up to 8-10 months before a person makes a full recovery and their foot returns to its normal size. This is day 16 post-op for me. My Achilles rupture was an a full insertional retraction where the tendon came disconnected from the calcaneus or heel and so my surgery was a little different than others. Katie Price underwent surgery on her foot earlier this month, with the procedure said to have involved taking screws out which had been inserted in response to her having smashed her feet in 2020. 2 weeks from that i will be BOOT FREE. Only way to know for SURE is talking with your doctor. There are many that I know that will never be 100% again after injuries that they sustained. it seems like the boot/splint just prevent your leg from moving enough to actually re-rupture. I just fell today off my knee scooter! 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. First of all, dont force yourself into activities that can harm you, especially for the first 2-3 weeks after the surgery. No pain, just the tingling and twitching. It didnt keep me up last night so I assume it is nothing. I havent seen many stories exactly like mine on here so Im hoping you guys can make me feel better about what happened. Bunion surgery wound care. over the past several days ive felt my foot healing as far as pain goes, the pain wednesday morning had subsided and i didnt feel the need to use my pain meds any morehowever about 2 hours ago i lost balance on my crutches and i completely stepped on my right foot (with boot) with all my weight about 2 times rather quickly before my bf caught me luckily he was near by. Thanks. 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. 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. So hard to grasp the loss of my independence and ability to do my usual activities. Had detach reattach surgery today am in splint & slipped with scooter. This too shall pass. Long game. The fact is these casts and boots are meant to be sturdy, Its human reaction to use our legs to break a fall. 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 . I have two really shallow stairs that lead up to a larger staircase on the right that takes me upstairs. Looking for some feedback/advice. (quick, easy, & painless) #footsurgery #footpain #bunions #bunionsurgery, How Do You Know If You Fractured Your Ankle, Des Moines Orthopedic Surgeons West Des Moines, Skechers Relaxed Fit Suede Biker Ankle Boots Earthy Chic, Keep the foot elevated as much as possible, Keep dressings in place and the area dry until the stitches are removed, Keep walking to a minimum, wearing your special shoe and keeping all the weight through your heel for the first few weeks, Do not wear high heels for at least six months, The dressings get wet or come undone dont try and change them yourself, Bleeding or oozing appears on the dressings, Warmth, redness, bleeding or excessive swelling in the foot. Paul, Im in the same boat as you. Leave this The pain is most likely a result of muscles that havent been used in a while taking weight, you know? Dont stress and think positive!!! Hi there first thanks for the posts. Thanks! I dont have my next appointment for another 10 days. Im in my 4 week post-op and yet in the cast. I have my appt on Thursday. Egton Medical Information Systems Limited. Good luck! Patient is a UK registered trade mark. Dont Miss: Pain In Front Of Ankle And Top Of Foot. Thank you for providing a quality article. Now flash forward to 3 weeks post op I am out of the cast and now in the big boot. Anti-spam word: (Required)* Thanks again, wish me luck. Osteoarthritis (wear and tear arthritis) is not alleviated by surgery. I was so happy to find this blog. 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. I had a similar scare last night while getting out of the shower. Ive been using a racket ball to roll out the bottom of my foot and help to stretch the tendon a little. Minimally invasive bunion surgery recovery. Felt a sharp pain for a few min and then it settled in; now mostly feeling light throbbing pain. It hurt for a split second and then I lifted it up immediately off the floor and it turned out to be fine. Hiker dreams, thanks for giving us an update. Gonna follow through with my Dr. in a few days just to be safe. Hi Everyone - jumping on to share my experience. Woke up the next day with marked improvement, however still discomfort at incision site. Successful bunion surgery recovery is largely down to how well you follow your surgeons advice. My question: I feel like there is a steel rod pushing through both sides of my ankle, and sometimes on the top of my foot. Currently have my leg propped up and ice being applied. At my follow up to get my sutures removed, the doc checked everything out and all was fine. 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. To make sure, give your doctor a call, theyll let you know if you need to see them earlier, Just wanted to say a quick thank you to everyone who has posted about their journey back from their Achilles injury. I feel like he had good answers to my questions. 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. Stumbled this evening and put full weight on nwb leg. 2023 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. Pain lasted about 30 seconds. I spoke with the doctor by phone, as my Splint is looser due to calf atrophy. Good luck Muhammed. Ask our community of thousands of members your health questions, and learn from others experiences. I just had achiiles surgery on Monday 6/14. I guess my tear was up in the muscle where it was all sorta shredded. Had full tear of Achilles. 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. My pain level since surgery has been minimal. She has difficulty getting out of chairs and cannot hop when using crutches. I feel very dumb. I am 5.5 weeks post op and am also wondering if your pain increased with PWB. So today I walked with my boot and elevated heels pretty much all day. Hey Brian i posted last month on September 13th. LoL. Hard to see without removing my splint but I dont notice any swelling. Katie was confined to a wheelchair and unable to walk initially following the incident in Turkey. Feeling throbbing pain but can move toes etc. 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). 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