@paul. is tomorrow that is supposed to be transitioning into walking boot so well see. No pain. Smart to have the DR check it out just incase! rest of us. Let me know how your Thursday appt goes. I'm hoping I'm not moving forward to fast. It happens as we all have stated. Repaired posterior Tibial tendon and 3 torn ligaments. I do some very light massaging like you and that is a little bit uncomfy, but i dont push that at all. During foot surgery, its common to use screws to hold bones together. But more than likely, youre just fine.
It did feel much better afterwards. I know Im pushing things everyday even though I have the fear of a new rupture like the Haha. (I know. what kind of a foot specialist hasn't got a backup plan if machine breaks?) Someone to chat with a little about what's going on would be great. My knee and the hard part of the splint took the weight but Im still so scared I injured my Achilles again. Is nwb the ideal but will the cast provide enough protection with the type of incidental partial weight bearing that is happening now. I had a post op check 4 days later, and everything looked good. 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 . I didnt have it hurt up in the calf area though. Thank you! If you want to get notified by every reply to your post, please register. To prove you're a person (not a spam script), type the security word shown in the picture. Webover the past several days ive felt my foot healing as far as pain goes, the pain Two days ago, I did it again. I also felt that pop that you described. 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. Good luck to everyone on this road to recovery! Its really great. Four days ago, I lost my balance off my scooter and touched down on my toes. My first fall was off my scooter, and my second was going down the stairs with crutches (ended up just falling on my back , thankfully didnt tumble down The stairs lol) its very scary at first, but it happens to everyone. 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. Successful bunion surgery recovery is largely down to how well you follow your surgeons advice. I pressed my doc for a PT referral which he did, and first PT session is this Friday. Went well; had a new cast out on yesterday. I agree with your comment to Bob about the knee walker. is a lifesaver as I am a complete walking disaster on crutches. I am in pain but more worried I did damage. Mine was a full rupture of 2 inches (10cm) I went to work on it for 2 weeks. After reading your posts. The pain radiated all the way up my achilles and calf. Thanks. I really thought I'd torn my calf muscle in half! 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. I probably put maybe 50-70% of my weight on it before regaining control. Thank you so much for these replies - they are very reassuring. 80 -90% better after surgery is a home run. 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. Patient aims to help the world proactively manage its healthcare, supplying evidence-based information on a wide range of medical and health topics to patients and health professionals. Will be far more careful from now on. 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. I am 2 weeks out of surgery and I fell because of my scooter tipped over. 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. I just read your story! accidentally stepped on foot after surgeryconnectwise knowledge base She has difficulty getting out of chairs and cannot hop when using crutches. As the joint continues to function out of alignment, the bunion deformity gets worse. If you closely follow your foot and ankle surgeon's instructions, you can help minimize pain and swelling after your bunion surgery. All in all I'd say things couldn't be going better. Just two days after my bunion surgery I accidentally tripped while in In fact mine stayed tight, almost to the point of a mild cramp for days. He has written and lectured on this topic in the United States and is considered an authority in the management of bunion deformity. each week feels better and better! I've been totally off pain meds for over a week, and only took meds a few times before that. 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 slipped off my scooter and put some weight on my leg I am one week post surgery. The majority of people achieve great results and forget they even have hardware in their foot, but others arent so fortunate. I was reaching over the side of my scooter (nicknamed Bobo), and I leaned too far, lost my balance and put full weight on NWB foot for about three steps. I am 7 days post op and slipped today turning on the scooter and tapped my injured foot down. 8. Follow your doctors advice and in case of any complication, follow the prescribed treatment. Now, already with a good job and stable life, I decided to get back to sports. I felt a horrible pain in my calf at the site of the gastroc lengthening. She had smashed up her feet jumping over a wall whilst on holiday in 2020. Second surgery was open then a week later I had to get a third surgery to debride a hematoma. Felt a sharp pain for a few min and then it settled in; now mostly feeling light throbbing pain. Notes on Any one else fall on their foot after having a bunionectomy 5 days ago? 14 users are following. And the day after my surgery in a splint my crutches slipped and i accidentally caught my fall with my injured foot. 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? Still very weak. It will ensure that the bone is reformed, forming the right aligned toe. Stay positive everyone. I started full boot walking (FWB) at 4 1/2 weeks and have not experienced any pain at all when I boot walk. This blog has kept me sane as I keep freaking out that I re-tore the tendon. Best of luck to everyone who is going through this. I am 5.5 weeks post op and am also wondering if your pain increased with PWB. You will be given a special shoe to wear when you are walking for the first few weeks of bunion surgery recovery. The casts and boots provided are designed to be very protective of your healing Achilles and they do work. 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. I really miss being active and mobile. Taydra - Im surprised the folks who put your cast on didnt tell you how to ice. Will let you know more on Monday! In the strong majority of cases, there is misalignment of the bone that makes it stick out and become prominent. Still, reading the experiences and responses here may help me to just take a deep breath and calm down. I came down with full weight on my bad leg. And depending on the type of fracture, the sizes might range from 1.5 mm to 7.3 mm. not sure if it's related. Finally getting back to you, i have been going to physical therapy and check ups. It was a really weird feeling putting a shoe on that foot today. So happy I didnt do any damage except for a bit of pain but I can manage. I guess Ive just been really fortunate because I had very little swelling and really no pain to speak of. 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? 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 am in a fiberglass cast and can move the ankle with no pain a little within in and can wiggle my toes. 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. I have a horrible fear of falling due to the fact that Ive had 3 falls since surgery. Rick, I also had a complete rupture and the doc told me it was shredded too. Today, I was able to push back on the docs hands with more force than Ive been able to since surgery. Posted
Been very diligent about not bearing weight on the injured foot. I always thought of myself as a sporty individual, I practised sports for all my youth but when I e entered college and the professional market had to put that aside. Patient does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Id appreciate any thoughts (reassuring or otherwise) about this. Called the docs office and left a message with the nurse. Some bunion deformities worsen more rapidly than others, but they all get worse with time. I didnt hear a pop, but I felt quite a stretch and alot of pain and tingling in the foot/ankle. 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 . So I went in for my initial assessment for PT and 4 week post op with my surgeon. If something still occurs, youll get the proper treatment, and all the problems will be easily resolved. Was was the result if you dont mind me asking? 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. 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. Sounds like you and I are about on the same timeline as I will be 6 weeks post op this Friday. 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. 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. i was using the scooter with no boot and list my balance and put all my weight on the surgery foot. Thanks everyone for the reassurance that we will all get thru this. My leg is so small. I had a sharp pain for about 30 seconds, but the shock from being worried about a re-rupture was worse. Ive been using a racket ball to roll out the bottom of my foot and help to stretch the tendon a little. Very comforted to find this thread and the shocking number of us that have experienced similar knee scooter or crutch mishaps. I was getting out of bed and accidentally slid and put some weight on my foot. the first day after surgery was brutal. alexander813 Injuries after injuries, Hi Im so pleased to find this. WebI'm sure the numbness will go away in time. Hoping just flared up and no damage done! So I actually had surgery for my ruptured Achilles on 10/11. 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. Had Kidner procedure 2 plus weeks ago to remove accessory navicular bone and reattach tendon. I was terrified that I might have ruined the whole process! I'm nervous because my right leg looks like a twig due to inactivity and I can't walk yet. If you try and do too much too soon, or start wearing inappropriate shoes too quickly, problems may arise. But you are right - my husband is reminding me that no matter what happens, we will figure it out. I did put some weight on my surgery foot but the hard cast (well not a total cast but hard nevertheless) kept it from flexing. I would like to thank everyone who contributed to this forum because I thought that I had really messed up when in fact this is a very common incident. Today, went to get on the knee scooter and misjudged. Hopefully the foot is OK! Knee scooter slipped on uneven pavement and put my nwb foot down hard to catch myself. The back of my leg and my heel are tingling and I just had the feeling. The surgeon suspects it was scar tissue that i felt tearing. I asked about PT and he said it was too soon for me just yet. He had our roommate cook every dinner and he took care of the rest. It still hurts more than before but trying not to get too anxious about it. Im more worried about damage to a foot that was healing so well. Landed on my toes of the injured foot and felt a pain throughout my leg. I was told not to worry and I had recently been give permission to apply weight to heel of foot but no walking . Since then i have had to put weight on my foot 2x, but only for a brief moment to keep from falling. my next foot, my left is my weaker leg. was my weaker leg so I am a little concerned. Like you all, I had instant shock, but its since went away. Shooting pains, and I definitely felt something tear as my foot was absorbing the shock. 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. It was mostly getting over the mental fear of falling and lack of confidence. Felt good!m. Minimally invasive surgery on 6/14 10 days later stitches came out and it re-ruptured that night. For those going through this: stay positive and take it one day at a time. Good luck! He said he could have pulled me off the operating table by my foot and it wouldnt have come apart. Your surgeon will use this information to choose the best type of surgery for you. The pain level is the same as before the accident. 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. Im now 8 weeks out and able to walk in a boot unassisted. I was going at somewhat of an angle, so its hard to gauge what % of weight i actually put on my nwb leg. WebBut the lack of difference in the right foot is concerning. Today calf behind incision is really sore and had a knot in it. Well, two days ago the base of my crutches caught the lip of the shallow stairs and I fell forward towards towards and put my full weight on the NWB side. It hurt really bad for the rest of the night but I took some pain killers and managed to get some sleep. Going faster than I should have, tripped, landed HARD on the air cast. I took pain medications and anti-inflammatories and the next day I woke up and Im not nearly and any kind of pain. Given your description of events, I would be very surprised if youve done any real harm. Feeling throbbing pain but can move toes etc. The dressing will need to be changed frequently, and even more often if it becomes damp with fluid or blood or becomes soiled. Im sure there is a lesson to be learned from this but Im frustrated. 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. The basis for bunion surgery has classically been centered on the method with which surgeons use to realign the deviated bones. Felt something that didnt feel like pain but more like an electric shock. But as a caretaker who works from home and helps every time she has to get up, I am so frightened and have no idea what to do. I figured I would share my 2 stories that happened recently so that others can use it for their own. Hey all, I figured Id add to this thread as well. WebMost patients are very pleased with their post-op recovery period after Lapiplasty 3D bunion correction surgery. Im really glad I found this. I am seeing my doctor in a few days but I am terribly worried that I screwed the whole thing up. Feels like its getting stronger day to day. Managed to sleep it off and this morning there is just a dull throbbing. Hey Serge that was a tough moment let us know if everything is fine. That's progress! office. Accidents, trips and slips happen. I used one Two bones being joined at a joint is also known as arthrodesis or a joint fusion. Took it easy the rest of day and elevated. Im two week post surgery and I was getting out of my car and lost balance. Last night I slipped and put all weight on nwb foot. Well, my body thought otherwise and I torned my Achilles tendon. It scared me quite a bit but reading these calmed me a little. Don't be too hard on yourself. Until recently, there hasnt been a simple solution or a cure for bunions. Instinctively, my nwb leg reached out to catch my fall. Thank you much for sharing your stories. 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. Good luck! Great to hear youre doing well, Muhammed. 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'm doing lots of walking trying to prepare. Webaccidentally stepped on foot after bunion surgery. I literally just did the same thing! Will be calling the doctor when we get back home. 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. Glad to hear you're doing we'll. Rick, nice to have you and LeahMichelle to compare notes with since were all going through it about the same time. I retired 2 years ago and have been remodeling our house so looking forward to the day I can continue. Im still in my boot on the last wedge which comes out next week and Ill be completely flat foot in the boot. In both cases I experienced the same electric tingle that has been described in previous posts, though not much pain. Going to see doc on Monday to check and make sure. All rights reserved. Or did you for a time? I'm just trying to be extra careful! Only way to know for SURE is talking with your doctor. So how does the tendon feel today? I followed Dr orders exactly as far as no weight bearing and keeping it elevated. All I have to say is dont be stress and stop researching things you dont want to read or hear because all youre doing is ruining your days to come. Well I am adding to the list of people doing more than we should a week out of the repair and anchors put in. 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. I went in to see him and he touched everywhere and checked and there were no gaps or anything and he said I was fine. This thread has really made me feel better about what happened and eased my fear of reinjuring my tendon. 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. 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. Thanks, amethyst , for your concern. Just cant lay down like an invalid. Im slated for my next docs appointment in a couple weeks, but may try to get in earlier so they can take a look to see whether I have done any damage. Just want to post my story in case others discover this thread looking for some information. over a year ago, Guest Saturday I stubbed toe using knee scooter, lost my balance and fell. Im in a cast for another 3 weeks till I see the doc to get it off. ive followed the drs instructions to elevate and ice consistently. A bit worried, and wondering if I should call the doc or wait a few day till the 6th. WebRe: Accidentally put weight on foot ughhh, Plates or screws that may have been added At this point in the game for us, any little good news and steps forward are a victory. Wouldnt you know it, thats the same foot i just had an achilles surgery on four days prior. Thought that I re ruptured the tendon. Hopefully my other foot goes great, its scheduled for November 7th. It is FREE! I can definitely second that this site is really helpful. Just spoke with my doctor. I was still NWB but unfortunately my full weight came down on my bad foot. The first 3 weeks coming to terms with it, Click here for the Group Marathon Tracker. 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. Most are able to walk within a few days of surgery. I lost balance on my leg scooter and was about to fall. Thanks again, wish me luck. This entry was posted on foot do all the work my left is currently doing. I still had pins in my toes from hammer toe correction and pins from bunion. 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. As the bump increases in size, often the great toe pushes laterally toward the second toe. I was hopping from my scooter to a chair when I tripped and instintively put down my NWB foot to catch myself. but dont do it again. 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. Im sore as heck, but Im so, so happy I dont have to do another surgery. Im a really big person (300+) and put all my weight on it and still did not tear it. This, though, is far from ideal. I felt a pop. My doctor removed my cast 7 days ago now, and gave me a boot but advised me to not put ANY weight on it. I do a couple miles a day around a nearby park, and generally live my life normally through the day except for no biking/hiking/motorcycle stuff. Several bones or bone pieces are intended to be held together with screws. I was hoping that being PWB would increase my mobility a bit but it turns out that trying to walk in a cast is hard! The corrective surgery for bunion is known as a metatarsal osteotomy or bunionectomy. It was instinctual. My concern isnt a tear, but rather being scared to have stretched the tendon. hi i had a bunionectomy on my right foot last friday and it is wednesday night now ..about 5 days later. Will find out the extent of damage from the doc tomorrow. as far as pain goes, it doesn't hurt if i just keep it elevated, it is more sensitive than the day before i fell so does feel like i rewound the healing process a bit, but im going to continue icing it for 30 minutes on an off. 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. At this point I still ice most of the day. Did you need to take narcotic pain meds again? Im really thankful I found this blog. minimal scars. How are you? 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. Hope that was the last of scares with re-tearing.. Not a fun past 3 days. I was going a little faster than I probably shouldve been going and hit a crack. Put ice behind the knee. The pain is totally gone now, and all seems back to normal, so Im going to assume that no damage has been done. Torn my Achilles and I was exactly 1 week of surgery and still in my soft Im relieved to read someones experience at least not ending negatively. Despite my description, he said theres a low chance of a re-rerupture, but to have me come in Monday (2 days later). Do call your doctor tomorrow if you are still worried about your foot. 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). 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 am now using a transport chair to move her to the toilet to minimize how much crutches or walker use she has to do. She hasnt had any of the types of fall or dramatic slips described by many on this blog. I heard no popping or tearing and no severe pain. I was told a minimum of 56 days NWB. Im about 10 days away from my first appointment but this has been helpful. WebThe recovery process for bunion surgery can be slightly longer than hammertoe surgery recovery, but differences are in about two weeks maximum. I am 3 weeks 2 days post op for achilles debridement and calcaneal exostomy (sorry for the spelling). They have not put me in any PT yet either. But you are healed now. Should I be worried? I'm feeling much better about my surgery on 11/7 now. Ive been religious about keeping it elevated for the entire month, the stitches were about to become a part of me. Patients are in a cast for two weeks and then must return to have their sutures removed. Yikes! respect of any healthcare matters. I am PWB now in a new cast but had to call my doctor this morning because my heel is very sore and I am worried that the cast is rubbing on it. Thank you all for sharing these stories to help others stay calm. Woke up medicated and felt much better and then coming out of a quick stop at a gas station the next afternoon lost it coming down a curb on the scooter and it hurt much worse this time around than the first. Everyone says theyll follow up and never do. over a year ago, ana Hi guys, I have the same issue. Happy healing!! I had a similar scare like yours earlier on where it felt like a muscle stretch gone a bit too far. Right foot forward, left foot back. i'm on day 9. doctor had me go in this morning ASAP to get x-rays done. 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. The twitching might have been caused by my anxiousness. Ive been researching this issue like crazy. Surgeons prefer not using screws that will hold the bunion correction in only a few cases. He describes the procedure in greater detail in an article in Podiatry Today. I had my follow up yesterday. Should I buy a night splint or something? Appointment today. Taking everything slow and steady to make sure I dont hurt myself again. But I think it is why my foot has healed so quickly and without pain or complications. He said depending on how much weight went down through foot and how much time, would affect how much pain/symptoms youd have. Unless they say its more of a deal with the pain and slowly work it type deal. Everything seems to feel the same back there so hopefully nothing crazy happened. I was 5 days way to get into my hard cast so I didnt contact the Doc and wait and stress it out was my descion, did a bunch of research and drove me even more crazy. Should I be concerned? Felt a ton of pain but no ripping feeling; more like a tough pull from my calf to my Achilles. Registered number: 10004395 Registered office: Fulford Grange, Micklefield Lane, Rawdon, Leeds, LS19 6BA. Wish me the best! The surgeon pushed around on my calf (very uncomfortable for me) and said not to worry. 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. Thanks everyone for the posts! A little over 3 months out from surgery. I am a week in post surgery and I am in a splint. 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. Ive been massaging it now that Im in boot. Different procedures are available for bunions of varying severity. Traditionally, arthritic joints were destroyed or fused.These are not good alternatives for an active person who puts great demand on their feet. 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