Should I worry? i did have lots of pain , but immediately iced and elevated. I used to get those weird quick shoots of pain down there, but cant say its happened recently. Right now my achilles is in no pain. Two days later and had a second scooter fall with full weight down on my bad leg. I was in a splint for 2 weeks, then a hard cast. 2 weeks from that i will be BOOT FREE. Its a few hours later now and there is still some throbbing on the Achilles. Of course I put my non weight bearing foot down to catch my self as I was falling to the ground. Had detach reattach surgery today am in splint & slipped with scooter. I was so happy to find this blog. It doesnt hurt much, or constantly, but Im just scared in case I have torn it. Ask our community of thousands of members your health questions, and learn from others experiences. What Is It Like to Have Cataract Surgery? 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. Im 4.5 weeks post op and slipped on my crutches tonite. Today, went to get on the knee scooter and misjudged. 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. 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. Hey Brian i posted last month on September 13th. I know its my fault and I aaa being stupid, just wondering if anyone else had similar surgery and experience. I had a pretty bad scooter crash. I say it because I literally didnt put my foot on the ground so Im not sure how I re-ruptured it. 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). I think these scooters need to have a better design to make them more stable. The same thing happened with me when I lost balance I smacked my food down on the floor to regain balance it was a two step smack because I did it once then kind jumped off of it since I had my crutches and then still didnt have balance and went back on it and thats when my bf caught me. Which was kinda frustrating and surprising. I had a similar scare last night while getting out of the shower. Four days ago, I lost my balance off my scooter and touched down on my toes. Do not want to go backwards at this point. You will be given a special shoe to wear when you are walking for the first few weeks of bunion surgery recovery. Glad to hear you're doing we'll. Outcomes studies shoe 95-97% of patients have a good to excellent outcome. In a couple of days I will go back to the doctor to get another hard cast. Stiffness, swelling, scarring and toe drift is normal. I pressed my doc for a PT referral which he did, and first PT session is this Friday. So today I walked with my boot and elevated heels pretty much all day. If youre experiencing problems with bunions or with your feet in any way, were here to help. It turned out fine and Im guessing yours will too. but now I'm 2.5 months post op and I'm experiencing a lot of pain on the top of my foot. It would be a nightmare if I re-ruptured the Achilles tendon and needed surgery again. I did something similar even earlier in my recovery, twice. Feels like I can out a bit more than that at the moment, but dont want to get ahead of myself and get injured further. Accidents, trips and slips happen. Heel shifting, bond grafting, plates and screws. Traditionally, bunion surgery can be quite painful and involve a long recovery. Different methods of straightening the toe are employed. If you closely follow your foot and ankle surgeon's instructions, you can help minimize pain and swelling after your bunion surgery. Been running my fingers up and down the tendon and it feels to me, intact. I was pretty scared so I did what most people do and googled this type of incident. It is essential to keep the surgical wound dry and clean after bunion surgery. Good call, Greg, thats how I found this comment section a few weeks ago as well. I feel so stupid. It was painful. Just two days after my bunion surgery I accidentally tripped while in Post-operation, you likely require crutches, casts, and/or rigid footgear, as recommended by your surgeon. Still feel some dull aching, so i called my doc and am awaiting a response. Call you Doc if your worry. It was instinctual. This procedure affects the balance of the patient and also changes the anatomy of the foot. It felt sounded like tearing. Your surgeon will use this information to choose the best type of surgery for you. I also purchased a sleep/ relaxation boot when Im relaxing on sofa . It is FREE! I spoke with the doctor by phone, as my Splint is looser due to calf atrophy. I will be thinking of you and I hope you check in so we can support each other when we're healing. Hey Serge that was a tough moment let us know if everything is fine. No pain, but freaked out. I also have PTTD symptoms in my better foot, and I can't imagine doing this again. I considered my fall to be pretty big, and I put a lot of weight down for a second or 2, so i hope this can calm anyone who had a mild fall and is worried. I have my 2 weeks follow-up in a week. I do have a little tingle in my toes which is scaring me. 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 figured I would share my 2 stories that happened recently so that others can use it for their own. Over time, this causes problems in other areas of the foot and may also affect the ankles, knees, and lower back. I have been lightly limping around the house with extreme caution without it through out my day. Anti-spam word: (Required)* Wednesday will be my 3rd PT appointment. It seems there is just a huge spectrum of postop treatment out there, some docs more conservative than others, but each case is different too so in the end, I always follow my docs advice. I'll start sending you private messages to check in. Understandably, people cringe at the thought of having their feet cut open. I had my surgery and am in splint, friend accidentally hit my toes when giving me a pillow and I felt pain through my lower leg for a few seconds called my mother who has had this surgery before and said should be fine, after all, if our toes were a major issue they would have them covered and not let them stick out. Hi there first thanks for the posts. Im on my 5 days post surgery, when my crutches slipped i accidenttaly put my cast non weight bearing on floor as part of my reflect, im so shocked but thank god i found this forum, open stitches schedule still away on aug 6th so finger crossed x Thanks! Our nationally recognized foot and ankle specialists offer the most advanced podiatric care with the highest success rates in the nation. Now I will have a partially working foot and weak leg. and Privacy Policy and steps will be taken to remove posts identified I had a post op check 4 days later, and everything looked good. No swelling. I havent seen many stories exactly like mine on here so Im hoping you guys can make me feel better about what happened. Significant bunion recurrences that cause problems and require further surgery are much less common. The surgeon suspects it was scar tissue that i felt tearing. Traditionally, arthritic joints were destroyed or fused.These are not good alternatives for an active person who puts great demand on their feet. WebIn 2010, a study in the Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery was the first to demonstrate that I am 12 days post op and just had a pretty scary fall. Last night the back wheel of my scooter caught on door moulding, tipped and I put my entire weight on my casted leg. For another data point, I did the same thing 4-5 days ago. Not only was there no damage, but everything healed very nicely. One of the nicest theyve seen lol. Hey all, I figured Id add to this thread as well. lost my balance and my foot hit the floor. Still, it's a big worry. Will try to update after dr appointment. Thank you much for sharing your stories. And the first stages of bone healing happen once the bones are squeezed together. Grateful. 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 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. This, though, is far from ideal. Felt a painful tearing sensation. Hi Serge you will be fine. I am happy I was able to read the stories on this page. Its always best to talk to your doc to know for sure, but the surgery definitely ties that tendon together tightly. 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 have pretty good range of motion. My docs office hasnt returned my call yet so Im hoping thats a good thing. 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. All in all I'd say things couldn't be going better. I am 2 weeks out of surgery and I fell because of my scooter tipped over. Just a pop towards the bottom of my ankle/incision. September 13, 2014 at 4:29 pm and is filed under Uncategorized. Wow, reading these posts have given me a big sigh of relief. I was in my walking boot when it happened. I have my appt on Thursday. Since then i have had to put weight on my foot 2x, but only for a brief moment to keep from falling. Yes. over a year ago. It was a really weird feeling putting a shoe on that foot today. im definitely worried about this, i dont know how much time ill spend off of work at this point im just waiting it out. You will get through this like so many others before you. 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. WebYou are typically in a sneaker about 8 weeks after surgery and can increase your activity Didnt hurt just felt different I have not have weight on foot for over 2 months. It feels fantastic to be on the upswing. Paul, I am still NWB. The screw head is approx 2-3mm above the bone, so that small area can create swelling and discomfort to the top of the foot. Unless they say its more of a deal with the pain and slowly work it type deal. And I too had a little scare with my scooter. Long game. I appreciate all the stories on this page. Keep me informed of your progress and what the doc says about PT. I do some very light massaging like you and that is a little bit uncomfy, but i dont push that at all. The surgeon has two options for internal or external fixation after the osteotomy. Why destroy a joint if you can save it? I am in a fiberglass cast and can move the ankle with no pain a little within in and can wiggle my toes. Thanks everyone for the posts! There is no need to worry about your recovery well make sure everything goes smoothly and that you dont experience any problems with bunion surgery screws. 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 tell you, it was the worst pain I have ever felt in my life. Due to both the pain and the potentially bulky or rigid footwear that may be required, sleeping can be difficult, so it is important to take pain medication as soon as you feel sensation in your foot following your operation. I see the doctor in 2 days to get stitches removed and so for now I am just waiting it out until then. Most patients will experience discomfort for three to five days. After many tears and painkillers later, I was sure I reruptured my achilles. rest and elevate their foot and leg to keep it from moving. take pain medications for discomfort and antibiotics to prevent infection. use ice packs on the foot and toe to bring down swelling. wear a surgical boot for several weeks. use crutches or a knee walker for a few weeks. How do I reduce swelling in my foot after surgery? Get Plenty of Rest. I hate not being able to see what is going on. 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. but dont do it again. When I was finally able to feel the area that was painful, the muscle felt very hard and knotted. Martin, did you have a follow up visit? The severe pain only lasted a minute, and my pain/swelling was a little above baseline that night. It will be 10 weeks after my first surgery. 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. We all heal at our own pace. I felt what felt like tearing at my ankle and I was in tremendous pain. Losing the scooter the peg leg and the crutches today was a great motivator. I actually had another fall yesterday believe it or not. Don't be too hard on yourself. He said I could remove the 2nd one in another two weeks if it all feels good. 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. Im so glad to have found these replies! Doc moved foot into dorsiflexion and palpated length of tendon, as well as noted calf movement going into dorsiflexion. I have my first post op appt Tuesday morning. I am also glad to read these replies. I guess I figured there will be some pain and aches along this recovery. 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. Ive been religious about keeping it elevated for the entire month, the stitches were about to become a part of me. The Dr made a new, very supportive orthotic for that foot just before my surgery. Try our Symptom Checker Got any other symptoms? Im now 10 days post op from the second repair. UPDATE: Called the Drs. Thanks again, wish me luck. What type of anesthesia is involved? Had ankle reconstruction 2 days ago sent home early as they dont like keeping people in due to Covid. I'm nervous because my right leg looks like a twig due to inactivity and I can't walk yet. Ill find out Thursday if there was damage. I feel very dumb. I called my PCP (who is my best friend) and he came over to check me out and everything was OK. Update: its totally fine and they said its healing beautifully. Been very diligent about not bearing weight on the injured foot. One time I felt a ripping and the second time just pain in the tendon and toes (pain the first time too). i run a small fast casual restaurant and am on my feet most of my 10 hour days. I have my follow up in two days Im hoping I didnt do anything to ruin my progress. Hoping I didnt re-rupture, but it didnt feel like it. My dr had me go in immediately after I told him about my incident. Always speak to your doctor before acting and in cases of emergency seek I lost balance on my leg scooter and was about to fall. I felt a horrible pain in my calf at the site of the gastroc lengthening. Figured Id check back here. WebMost patients are very pleased with their post-op recovery period after Lapiplasty 3D bunion correction surgery. speedy recovery. As long as you have that boot on your good to go. Wishing you all a speedy recovery! I just walk on my heal, (which is very sore just after a few days) I dont walk around much at all but the first time I fell off it (5 a.m. after surgery) I tore my rotator cuff, so they say, I didnt go to an Orthopedic Surgeon, but this It still hurt like the dickens but there was no damage done. I felt a pain and a stretching sensation that went up into my upper calf, but no pop or tearing that I could discern. Throbbing and sore today. I am five weeks post op, and have had a couple of incidents with the knee scooter. 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. Now I have a little tingling in that leg and some involuntary twitching in my calf muscle. He said 9 times out of 10 if you are still in a cast it isnt an issue, but to let them know if any pain hits at insertion point. Its more swollen now, but initial pain went down, except for my lower, inner Achilles area that originally hurt the most. The corrective surgery for bunion is known as a metatarsal osteotomy or bunionectomy. Just curious anyone who re-ruptured your Achilles did you feel lots of pain afterwards? I fully raptured my Achilles tendon. Read Also: The Paley Orthopedic & Spine Institute. Today marks a week and 2 days since my surgery (full rupture). My surgeon wasnt very concerned about the slip- I texted him right after it happened. Theyre inevitable. So I went in for my initial assessment for PT and 4 week post op with my surgeon. Plus I have two smaller kids that like to come into our beds in the middle of the night so I would rather be safe. I hate running even more now. I slipped off my scooter and put some weight on my leg I am one week post surgery. Egton Medical Information Systems Limited. Two weeks after surgery and just had the experience of falling off my scooter and intstictively trying to stop myself by putting out my bad foot. Take things slow and be extra careful in all things, even when it doesnt seem necessary! There is something you might be interested in. I was SO really when he told me Im not worried., I go back next week to have him review how things are going. I appreciate everyones stories and advice by the way, stay strong and patient everyone! office. I think that some pressure, compared with slipping onto the injured foot, cant really make a lot of damage, and while I pressure, since wasnt weight bearing I think the ankle didnt even flexed or moved that much. At least each experience helps us learn and grow! Or did you for a time? That day, my foot really hurt; it had actually almost stopped hurting before the fall. 8. Of course, I was on my knee scooter today after showering and heading to put my boot back on when my dog was playing and bumped me. I am 13 days post op (supposed to be getting my stitches out today), I was on my knee scooter last night and fell. I am 8 days out of surgery (follow up appointment in t-minus 6 days) for a full thickness achilles tear. I am on day 14 after surgery. I was terrified that I might have ruined the whole process! Take your drugs and walk on the foot. Initially, there was some discomfort on back of achilles near incision and didnt think a ton of it. foot do all the work my left is currently doing. So far every thread but one makes me feel mentally better. 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. I'd love to have others to communicate with. 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! 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. my foot now feels numb and i cant really feel much around where the sutures are i can still feel my other toes though. Everything has been good so far after surgery. In the strong majority of cases, there is misalignment of the bone that makes it stick out and become prominent. I have two really shallow stairs that lead up to a larger staircase on the right that takes me upstairs. I took pain medications and anti-inflammatories and the next day I woke up and Im not nearly and any kind of pain. 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. Turns out that my foot was fine Doc checked it throughly and it was in good condition. So I actually had surgery for my ruptured Achilles on 10/11. Had Kidner procedure 2 plus weeks ago to remove accessory navicular bone and reattach tendon. If the wrist is still painful I would strap it to avoid further damage. Follow your doctors advice and in case of any complication, follow the prescribed treatment. But is rarely the right choice for most bunions. Similar to how you would think of putting two wooden pieces together. So, for now, no extra stretching, no walking in a pool, etc. She opted to wear a pair of open-toe sliders, which likely provided a bit more comfort than alternative footwear would have done. Leave this I'm feeling much better about my surgery on 11/7 now. If there is still pain/throbbing in the morning Ill call the Dr as I dont go back for 19 days. 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. If youre worried about possible problems, you can talk to a specialist at LuxeFoot Surgery clinic. Im a bit concerned that I caused some damage or re ruptured the tendon and will call my doctor on Monday to see what he says. Just cant lay down like an invalid. The first 3 weeks coming to terms with it, Click here for the Group Marathon Tracker. I am in fear of a 2nd surgery. Once you are comfortable, you can go home with your chosen companion. The surgeon pushed around on my calf (very uncomfortable for me) and said not to worry. Plates, screws, and other hardware are often used to correct the toe and keep it in place. I told the doctor about the slip and he was completely unconcerned. I was just hoping that the pop feeling I felt was my incision and maybe part of a stitch? She has difficulty getting out of chairs and cannot hop when using crutches. 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. Its really great. But I know a lot of people fall and slip during the during the nwb stage! Im 2 weeks in to this and accidentally put weight on the wrong foot in a near fall from my knee scooter. 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. The surgical screws are made from titanium or high-grade surgical stainless steel. It appears you have not yet Signed Up with our community. Felt like this SHOCK going thru my body. over a year ago. 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. If you try and do too much too soon, or start wearing inappropriate shoes too quickly, problems may arise. Wow this is the blog Ive been looking for. It suddenly tipped over and my right foot went crashing to the floor--very hard! As I get more mobile, I keep reminding myself to take care and slow down if I start rushing. As the bump increases in size, often the great toe pushes laterally toward the second toe. I has my pre op yesterday and am ready to go. Its going to be a long few months. hi i had a bunionectomy on my right foot last friday and it is wednesday night now ..about 5 days later. I instinctively kept balance by pushing off the foot of my injured leg. over a year ago, ana Hopefully the foot is OK! It comes just days after she is believed to have undergone the procedure to remove metal work from her foot. I am scared I may have torn my repaired tendon. Thank you! The thing is I always pushed myself to the limits and thought I was young enough to handle it. It may also occur if patients dont follow the postoperative directions carefully. To prove you're a person (not a spam script), type the security word shown in the picture. Thanks everyone! A little over 3 months out from surgery. Yikes! For background, I fully ruptured my Achilles tendon in the first week of August and had surgery roughly a week later. LoL. accidentally stepped on foot after bunion surgerytyrone smith obituary. The repair went well, but my fox wants me to take it slow and allow that tendon to stay nice and tight for longer than the normal protocol. She is going to change the cast on Wednesday and check it. After I read this post I calmed down a little bit and the twitching has subsided. Once I realized my foot could take it, it became much easier. I see my Dr. on the 13th looking forward to what The foot and ankle can strengthen again after a fracture thanks to the screws. On the day of your appointment, your healthcare provider will ask you to arrive one to two hours early. But I think it is why my foot has healed so quickly and without pain or complications. I didnt notice anything there. Just spoke with my doctor. If I had to guess, Id say I didnt re-rupture it, but it was definitely enough of a fall to freak me out. Thank you for the words of support @ paul1. And the most frequent treatment for bunions is this one. Add me as a statistic. Bunions are actually rarely just an overgrowth of bone. Are you not yet FWB in your boot? My foot is doing a lot better. Went well; had a new cast out on yesterday. Think positive youll be fine I turned out ok. With a collective experience of over thirty years of helping patients with lower leg, foot and ankle problems, the Foot and Ankle Service of the Rubin Institute is one of the leading treatment centers for foot and ankle conditions in the United States. The pain level is the same as before the accident. Mine is still pretty stiff(can only move the joint 30 maybe 40% of the way back) but should clear up with enough therapudic methoods every day such as moving it geny on the groud out of the boot & bending it back & forth with an elastic band at least 10 minutes a day. 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. 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. Wishing everyone all the best and feeling 100% ASAP! Lol. They have been very reassuring and I would still be panicking if I had not found this page. 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. 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