Anyway at some point I put down the wrong foot! (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. alexander813 But you are right - my husband is reminding me that no matter what happens, we will figure it out. The reality TV star, 44, is understood to have undergone an operation earlier this month to remove metal work that had been inserted into her foot around two years ago. Hi there first thanks for the posts. 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. It suddenly tipped over and my right foot went crashing to the floor--very hard! Excruciatingly painful. September 13, 2014 at 4:29 pm and is filed under Uncategorized. sounds great! 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. Dont Miss: Pain In Front Of Ankle And Top Of Foot. I asked about PT and he said it was too soon for me just yet. DONT USE YOUR CRUTCHES TO GO UP STAIRS - no matter how puny they look. I am five weeks post op, and have had a couple of incidents with the knee scooter. 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). What Is It Like to Have Cataract Surgery? Like you all, I had instant shock, but its since went away. Egton Medical Information Systems Limited. im definitely worried about this, i dont know how much time ill spend off of work at this point im just waiting it out. What a relief to read these posts! Let me know how your Thursday appt goes. I probably put maybe 50-70% of my weight on it before regaining control. I felt pain immediately, it was a HORRIBLE stabbing burning pain. Should I be worried?? People will turn to every possible alternative before arriving at the last resort of conventional foot surgery. Im now onto dealing with my surgical wound, and making sure it heals correctly, so wish me luck on that! A little over 3 months out from surgery. But I dont know I think and going mental with this and wanted to share. My guess is your weakened calf muscle instinctively contracted a little at the feeling of weight bearing and thats what youre feeling now. Judging anecdotally from the stories on this thread, I would guess shes correct. Today it feels much better, but I still am terrified I jarred the plate, screws or both that are in my bones. 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. Now the tendon doesnt hurt, but it hurts a bit higher up, I guess near the calf muscle. Stay positive everyone. Some tingling and a very little pain. Im really glad I found this. You will be able to bathe, but the area should be kept completely covered with a plastic bag. The former glamour model had screws and metal plates fitted as part of treatment for such at the time. 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. But more than likely, youre just fine. 4 years ago, The pain seems to be just in my toes and subsiding since laying back down. Im so glad to have found these replies! 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. I literally just did the same thing! Hey all, I figured Id add to this thread as well. Like you, I wanted to get the surgeries done asap and it was better for my insurance to do them both within the plan year. Rick, I also had a complete rupture and the doc told me it was shredded too. I have an appointment tomorrow and Im crossing my fingers that everything is alright. Good luck! And the upper part of calf is hard to the touch. Use of the forums is subject to our Terms of Use Thank you! Grateful. Im in my 4 week post-op and yet in the cast. Yikes! However everything feels a bit looser .. just not as stiff as before. 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. WebFoot Irritation From Retained Hardware. Im at 5 months , 3 days now and waking with a slight limp now. My knee and the hard part of the splint took the weight but Im still so scared I injured my Achilles again. I didn't have any problems then. Stiffness, swelling, scarring and toe drift is normal. Conventional foot surgery can be extremely debilitating. 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. Hoping I didnt re-rupture, but it didnt feel like it. If something still occurs, youll get the proper treatment, and all the problems will be easily resolved. 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. Does anyone of you had the same experience or do you you know whether just using the heel with full extended leg to plant would make it worse or better? For mild cases, non-invasive methods, like wraps, splints, and other apparatus can be worn, but these do not correct the bunion. Otherwise, ice, elevate, and rest as much as possible. Did you need to take narcotic pain meds again? 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. but now I'm 2.5 months post op and I'm experiencing a lot of pain on the top of my foot. 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. 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. They will get you answer one way or another! Went to the doctor afterward and luckily did not tear the tendon again, but pulled on the stitches a bit. Finding this blog gave me a sense of relief! The first one allowed me to discover this forum. 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? A few tiny incisions are made in the bones by the surgeon. The fiberglass edge of the cast caused more pain under my toes than the tendon site itself. Nurse called back and said this does happen frequently and that its general not something to worry too much about. I'll start sending you private messages to check in. Im 4.5 weeks post op and slipped on my crutches tonite. I have been since week 4 and it seems to be going well so far. Im going to try to convince her to call the doctor today. Once you are comfortable, you can go home with your chosen companion. I cant pull my foot too far back towards my body which makes me think that I still have everything is tact from my surgery? 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. It appears you have not yet Signed Up with our community. It will be 10 weeks after my first surgery. The thing is I always pushed myself to the limits and thought I was young enough to handle it. Dont risk re-rupturing your tendon. We all heal at our own pace. It happens as we all have stated. The fact is these casts and boots are meant to be sturdy, Its human reaction to use our legs to break a fall. I will be thinking of you and I hope you check in so we can support each other when we're healing. Put me in a big boot, stitches out on Thursday. It happens so fast Im honestly not sure if I landed flat footed or stepped Forwards. Or did you for a time? Itll come - keep the faith! WebIn 2010, a study in the Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery was the first to demonstrate that Good luck. Think positive youll be fine I turned out ok. WebRe: Accidentally put weight on foot ughhh, Plates or screws that may have been added Felt something that didnt feel like pain but more like an electric shock. I didnt land on the bad foot, I fell forward and tried to catch myself on a table with my hands but the bad foot came down anyway as I fell forward , and sort landing on on the ball of that foot. @paul. Two days ago, I did it again. The casts and boots provided are designed to be very protective of your healing Achilles and they do work. If I still feel pain, I will reach out to my doc and get checked out. However, some patients can benefit from newer, minimally invasive techniques that have significant advantages. I guess my tear was up in the muscle where it was all sorta shredded. it's starting to hit me now that surgery is November 7th! You can find out more about what happens during the operation in the bunion surgery section. The twitching might have been caused by my anxiousness. Anti-spam word: (Required)* With being in the case, your foot isnt able to move, so the stitches should be fine. Always contact your doctor immediately if any of the following things happen during bunion surgery recovery: Arthrex Minimally Invasive Bunionectomy System Surgical Technique, SCREW REMOVAL PROCEDURE!! Have a 2 wk follow up in 2 days/ hopefully everything will be ok. Might be that youre testing your Achilles more than i am though. I have it elevated. This site was much more helpful to me than any others. Id appreciate any thoughts (reassuring or otherwise) about this. Im worried I stepped forward and pulled On the tendon. Felt a sharp pain for a few min and then it settled in; now mostly feeling light throbbing pain. Took it easy the rest of day and elevated. He has written and lectured on this topic in the United States and is considered an authority in the management of bunion deformity. I too had originally planned on waiting longer between surgeries but because of unfortunate circumstances with my husband's health I need to get back into the work force asap at full strength. new orleans paddle boat to zoo; who has an eagle patronus; apple cider vinegar went up my nose; It still hurts more than before but trying not to get too anxious about it. Placed some weight on my toes (and jammed my good shin against a bar on the scooter - that hurt the most). I purchased a knee scooter which No pain, but a severe stretching feeling. Put weight on the leg, and felt a burning sensation in the back. Stitches not out yet. 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! The stitches were not harmed, the wound healed nicely, and there was no swelling. Everything has been good so far after surgery. Other than the top of my foot now hurting I couldn't have asked for a better outcome. 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. It was only for a split second but it hurt a lot. Im still a little numb and tingling on the top of my foot around my big toe, but hopefully that will go away in time. 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. I wish everyone the best of luck. I didnt notice anything there. I hate running even more now. WebThe goal of correcting a failed bunion repair, using a procedure called revision surgery, It's amazing how quickly you can lose muscle strength by inactivity which is what has happened to my right leg now. Our patients benefit from our team-centered approach with world-renowned surgeons and specialized physician assistants, nurses and physical therapists. Tingly, sore, pain? I started that yesterday and loving it, although my Achilles is really tight so its challenging. Unless they say its more of a deal with the pain and slowly work it type deal. 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. I was still in the Jones splint. 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. Trying to make myself feel better. 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. Thanks again, wish me luck. Glad to hear youre good Peyton. Read Also: Orthopedic Boots For Broken Foot. Now that Im in air walking boot, he did say to take it easy with WBing since area is already stressed/sore and not to over due it. Full weight on foot before falling to the ground. I have a little throbbing at the incision site right now, but I assume the pain will be less in the morning. If you try and do too much too soon, or start wearing inappropriate shoes too quickly, problems may arise. Been massaging it through out the day and seems to help. Immediately following the outpatient surgical procedure, your orthopedic surgeon will place a boot on your 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. 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). i took a little spill a bit ago.., felt lots of pain in my ankle but thats all so far. 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 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. Bunionplasty refers to the method with which the skin is handled to limit scarring for a more aesthetic result. Time to get your own blog page setup BMan. The hardest part for me is getting in/out of a walk in shower. appropriate medical assistance immediately. I slipped off my scooter and put some weight on my leg I am one week post surgery. It literally almost brought me to tears. In both cases I experienced the same electric tingle that has been described in previous posts, though not much pain. 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! But I blame a recent spurt in running. Good luck Muhammed. There was immediate pain and tightness as if I had over extended the Achilles and I immediately sat down and raised the leg up. 14 users are following. It will ensure that the bone is reformed, forming the right aligned toe. Im also going to ask to start PT, even though the doc doesnt really think its needed. Join the conversation! I still had pins in my toes from hammer toe correction and pins from bunion. The doctor's office said to watch it and see how the pain is after the weekend. Luckily in my fall i didn't wind up moving or fracturing the bone that was realigned. 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. 2 days later went in to get the cast off. They can put their entire weight on their affected foot with only the assistance of a surgical boot. Webaccidentally stepped on foot after bunion surgery. 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. After about 2 hrs I got up to use knee scooter and there was definitely more pain at incision as well as tingling in my foot. My pain level since surgery has been minimal. I am more cognizant of the incision point than before, but no real pain. Today, I was able to push back on the docs hands with more force than Ive been able to since surgery. I spent the day with it elevated (was most of the time anyway) icing behind the knee and freaking out that I'd just ruined the surgery. Understandably, people cringe at the thought of having their feet cut open. I emailed surgeon and left VM with nurse but no call back yet. Back to square one. 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 have a horrible fear of falling due to the fact that Ive had 3 falls since surgery. I just fell today off my knee scooter! Just felt a tingling and a little pressure- no real pain but have been worried I messed it up. I'm hoping I'm not moving forward to fast. LoL. Do not copy or redistribute in any form! Just contact us to book your appointment, and were sure youll find all the answers. I had a similar scare last night while getting out of the shower. I lost my balance a bit and put my toes down on the grass and then immediately kind of collapsed my body so I didnt put too much weight. Im still in my boot on the last wedge which comes out next week and Ill be completely flat foot in the boot. Are you managing to use the knee walker now? Right now, though, I just have pain around my ankle. There was something in the back of my head telling me that there is something wrong. Key question is did you have your boot on? Also I started wearing a compression sock as soon as I could get one on without discomfort. Had full tear of Achilles. Will try to update after dr appointment. I agree with your comment to Bob about the knee walker. Wish me the best! 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. Wow this is the blog Ive been looking for. 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. For many patients with severe arthritic bunions, a bunionectomy with joint replacement can be used. When my cast was removed three days later, it was still tight. Not an expert on crutches yet obviously. Im a really big person (300+) and put all my weight on it and still did not tear it. Rick, I bet you will be just fine. it seems like, from my read through of the comments above, the main people that thad re-rupture were ones who fell getting out of the shower or bed and didnt have any type of protection. Hi all, Im a little worried I did some damage or worse re-tore the Achilles. Im guessing the pain is from is from the trauma of putting weight on it. It was painful. was very encouraging and relieving. At this point in the game for us, any little good news and steps forward are a victory. 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? Talk about a scary proposition. Of course instinctively caught myself for a split second on post op foot. Patients are in a cast for two weeks and then must return to have their sutures removed. Last night I slipped and put all weight on nwb foot. Had surgery on 4-9 pain has been bad nwb so so Im in a hard boot. He actually is a very good Dr in the most respected and qualified facility in town so I'm at a loss on this. 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. Still, reading the experiences and responses here may help me to just take a deep breath and calm down. I have to travel out of town to my hospital, so I decided to wait it out. Its always good to get a hold of your doc in cases like this. It was a really weird feeling putting a shoe on that foot today. Hopefully my other foot goes great, its scheduled for November 7th. Hopefully its done its job in protecting me. In fact mine stayed tight, almost to the point of a mild cramp for days. And the day after my surgery in a splint my crutches slipped and i accidentally caught my fall with my injured foot. Paul, Im in the same boat as you. Mine hurt like heck after I fell on it, but since the pain went away I wasnt too concerned that I did anything serious. This was certainly a relief to find this forum but I am a little concerned. Shes said to be awaiting more treatment on the other foot. 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. Im more worried about damage to a foot that was healing so well. Am now 4 weeks post surgery. When I was finally able to feel the area that was painful, the muscle felt very hard and knotted. I immediately went inside and iced it down. I didnt feel any pain and I am sure all I heard was the noice when the cast hit the ground. Felt like this SHOCK going thru my body. Just gonna take it one day at a time, but I cant wait to start walking again lol. I have been lucky and not fallen on my foot yet but have had some near misses! There was a slight initial pain (gone after a minute or 2) but it was fine this morning, and there isnt any swelling. If you have more questions, please come to my site and check it out! The foot and ankle can strengthen again after a fracture thanks to the screws. Hes 2 hours away. Im 4 weeks post op from a complete Achilles rupture. What helped me a lot , was accepting that I had this injury, and blocking out the thoughts in my mind telling me that I would have been doing this or that if I didnt have this injury. Figured Id check back here. Id love to ice it, but the current semi-soft cast is too thick to have ice do any good. A few weeks after ankle surgery its usually the joint stiffness that is the main roadblock to recovery. I guess I figured there will be some pain and aches along this recovery. Obviously sore. Landed on my toes of the injured foot and felt a pain throughout my leg. Update: Saw ortho today and had cast removed. Overcorrection is also a risk, but much less common. Should I call doctor? Ive been massaging it now that Im in boot. Hopefully that eases someones anxiety a bit. Ive also heard that if you re-rupture, you would hear and feel that snap again just like what happened during your original rupture. 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. I would have went to the nearest hospital or urgent care, oh please let me know what the doc says. Second surgery was open then a week later I had to get a third surgery to debride a hematoma. First of all, dont force yourself into activities that can harm you, especially for the first 2-3 weeks after the surgery. I'm currently on the couch crying out of fear! I felt a pain and a stretching sensation that went up into my upper calf, but no pop or tearing that I could discern. My incision/surgery site has healed fully, i have little to no scar tissue. I am 8 days out of surgery (follow up appointment in t-minus 6 days) for a full thickness achilles tear. I will be ready to celebrate when the healing process is finished in a few months. I had no idea the fear of re-rupture would consume my thoughts like it has. The first 3 weeks coming to terms with it, Click here for the Group Marathon Tracker. Let us know how it goes. My wife is about 20 hours post Achilles bone spur surgery and I am terrified. I'm feeling much better about my surgery on 11/7 now. Apparently it wasnt even holding my Achilles together anymore, my body was trying to get rid of it. I feel encouraged. All rights reserved. Hope that was the last of scares with re-tearing.. Not a fun past 3 days. And if you do it right you will be 100%. 6 more wks of nwb. Your surgeon will use this information to choose the best type of surgery for you. I'm doing lots of walking trying to prepare. Rob, I agree with Rick - lots of people experience a little slip during that period and its scary to think you might have screwed up (I had the same experience). Roost 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. Try our Symptom Checker Got any other symptoms? 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). In more advanced stages, some patients also develop osteoarthritis The longer the joint is crooked and the longer the joint is mal-aligned, the greater the chance for the person to develop arthritis. If you feel you cant do something then dont try doing it, or at least ask for help. Just cant lay down like an invalid. I figured I would share my 2 stories that happened recently so that others can use it for their own. The surgeon pushed around on my calf (very uncomfortable for me) and said not to worry. 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. Perhaps this post will Allow others going through this similar life of purgatory to receive a little rest. Im sore as heck, but Im so, so happy I dont have to do another surgery. Traditionally, arthritic joints were destroyed or fused.These are not good alternatives for an active person who puts great demand on their feet. 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. 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. AJ, Im sure youre fine! Most are able to walk within a few days of surgery. Let us know how you are doing! 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. Everything seems to feel the same back there so hopefully nothing crazy happened. I am 11 days post op (tore Achilles playing soccer), and have an appointment with my Doc tomorrow to assess healing of stitches so that I can be moved into a moon boot with heel lifts. Thought that I re ruptured the tendon. Initially there was an incredible amount of pain, took off the boot and the wrap to ensure I didnt tear the stitches open. My concern isnt a tear, but rather being scared to have stretched the tendon. 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