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. this is the best thread i have ever read. No swelling unless Im on my feet for a long period of time. 2 days later went in to get the cast off. Right now my achilles is in no pain. I will be ready to celebrate when the healing process is finished in a few months. My concern isnt a tear, but rather being scared to have stretched the tendon. I had my splint on and I don;t think I put my full weight on it because I kind of instinctively let myself fall as soon as I felt pressure. Freaking out thinking I re re-reptured or harmed it in anyway. Called the docs office and left a message with the nurse. accidentally stepped on foot after surgeryconnectwise knowledge base I think that my advise to anyone that is recovering, is to really take it easy and rest the leg as best as you can for the 2 weeks post op. 4 years ago, I still have a long road ahead though so patience is essential. 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. Excruciatingly painful. Ive been walking in a boot for the past 4 weeks and have gotten pretty good at it. Its always best to check with your doctor, but I wouldnt worry yourself too much. Im about 6 weeks post op, (not good with the medical terms) Live up north where I was holed up. So how does the tendon feel today? Now I will have a partially working foot and weak leg. As the joint continues to function out of alignment, the bunion deformity gets worse. Therefore, just shaving the bump helps some, but comes with a high rate of recurrence. After reading your posts. However everything feels a bit looser .. just not as stiff as before. In a couple of days I will go back to the doctor to get another hard cast. Yes, I fell hard on my foot. Of course instinctively caught myself for a split second on post op foot. Posted Hopefully its done its job in protecting me. 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. Said no gaps in tendon and could see calf movement when moving foot into dorsiflexion so repair still intact. 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. Join the conversation! Well, the good news is that I saw my surgeon today, and although Im a bit banged up and bruised, my protective boot did its job and saved me from rerupturing my achilles. I had my Surgery on June 5th by the 8th I had a scooter and started to get around the house. Im getting ready for the same surgery (heel spur removal) on my other foot in August. 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. I am 13 days post op (supposed to be getting my stitches out today), I was on my knee scooter last night and fell. WebIn 2010, a study in the Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery was the first to demonstrate that or a Splint? Im worried I stepped forward and pulled On the tendon. Outcomes studies shoe 95-97% of patients have a good to excellent outcome. Keep in mind im now three months removed from my second achilles surgery and the only reason I havent started PT is because of the delayed wound healing. Understandably, people cringe at the thought of having their feet cut open. My wife is about 20 hours post Achilles bone spur surgery and I am terrified. The first time I fell it was 2 weeks post up and I was in a hard cast. But it did cause some new areas of pain and increased pain in some of the areas that felt bad after surgery (I had near zero discomfort about 48 hrs after surgery.). 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. Feels like its getting stronger day to day. No pain, just the tingling and twitching. Unless they say its more of a deal with the pain and slowly work it type deal. A little over two weeks, i went out to start my truck and pressed on my clutch.bad move, but the pain went away pretty quickly. Im 4 weeks post op from heal spur removal and Achilles tendon lengthening. I've been totally off pain meds for over a week, and only took meds a few times before that. He did use a flat stone with muscle cream and worked the tendon and scar tissue. Still very weak. How did it turn out ? Recurrence may happen if the bunion isnt fully corrected at the time of surgery or if the wrong bunion procedure was used. THANK YOU SO MUCH for these posts. The hip is improving. I did something similar even earlier in my recovery, twice. As for yall that have slipped or taken a step on your foot. 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. I can wiggle my toes, move my ankle move my toes up and down. 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? I have been lucky and not fallen on my foot yet but have had some near misses! 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. Update. 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. Are you not yet FWB in your boot? 1 week post op bunion surgeryweightbearing when? I see my Dr. on the 13th looking forward to what he says since each day I have pushed things even more. Slower Healing: The healing process for traditional bunion surgery can be painful. Im now onto dealing with my surgical wound, and making sure it heals correctly, so wish me luck on that! Or did you for a time? It was a really weird feeling putting a shoe on that foot today. I had surgery Friday, August 5, and stumbled yesterday (August 9) at work. She is going to change the cast on Wednesday and check it. Should I be concerned? All rights reserved. Im 4 weeks post surgery and am half weight bearing. Throbbing and sore today. Two days later and had a second scooter fall with full weight down on my bad leg. 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. 14 users are following. This thread has been very helpful. 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!! Its not constant. Read the ice behind the knee advice in this thread and wanted to say thanks for that. 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. As I get more mobile, I keep reminding myself to take care and slow down if I start rushing. 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. My leg is so small. I still have some months until I return to normal activity, but the small victories are keeping me positive. Immediately after I put he warp and boot back on elevated and iced it, but for the remainder of the night and into this morning the tightness in the back of calf and heel have me so worries that I really messed something up.. so frustrated with myself. Lol. what danger signs should I look for? *re-rupture (not re-rerupture). The pain seems to be just in my toes and subsiding since laying back down. And depending on the type of fracture, the sizes might range from 1.5 mm to 7.3 mm. I completely ruptured the Archilles tendon in my left foot. She hasnt had any of the types of fall or dramatic slips described by many on this blog. I was pretty scared so I did what most people do and googled this type of incident. Going faster than I should have, tripped, landed HARD on the air cast. Had surgery on 4-9 pain has been bad nwb so so Im in a hard boot. 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. Thanks! I was happy my wife found this website. 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? 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. 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 Its a few hours later now and there is still some throbbing on the Achilles. Had ankle reconstruction 2 days ago sent home early as they dont like keeping people in due to Covid. I came down with full weight on my bad leg. I had a post op check 4 days later, and everything looked good. i took a little spill a bit ago.., felt lots of pain in my ankle but thats all so far. 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). The fiberglass edge of the cast caused more pain under my toes than the tendon site itself. A few weeks after ankle surgery its usually the joint stiffness that is the main roadblock to recovery. I feel encouraged. I would have went to the nearest hospital or urgent care, oh please let me know what the doc says. Am now 4 weeks post surgery. 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. The former glamour model had screws and metal plates fitted as part of treatment for such at the time. Bunion surgery is an outpatient procedure, meaning you can return home the same day. Also, they will ensure long-lasting correction without the possibility of the bunion coming back. But I know a lot of people fall and slip during the during the nwb stage! After about 15 minutes or so the shooting pain was gone and my pain level was back to my normal. Most people with painful, unsightly bunions choose to suffer throughout life instead of undergoing the perceived horror of invasive open-foot surgery. Im glad that I found this blog though. Of course I put my non weight bearing foot down to catch my self as I was falling to the ground. Will be calling the doctor when we get back home. Was was the result if you dont mind me asking? I appreciate all the stories on this page. This blog has kept me sane as I keep freaking out that I re-tore the tendon. Bunion Removal (Bunionectomy): Preparing For Surgery and post OP recovery. Medication (which I had been off) helped with the pain it was still painful but lessened with meds which was what they told me to look for. It turned out fine and Im guessing yours will too. I too can say I fall into this category. As the bump increases in size, often the great toe pushes laterally toward the second toe. 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. Is nwb the ideal but will the cast provide enough protection with the type of incidental partial weight bearing that is happening now. Hopefully that eases someones anxiety a bit. We are leaders in the research and treatment of all foot and ankle conditions. I have a horrible fear of falling due to the fact that Ive had 3 falls since surgery. wont hear back til tomorrow either way i have an appt in about 32 hrs to see him. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. People will turn to every possible alternative before arriving at the last resort of conventional foot surgery. How is your foot feeling now, and your wrist and your hip? However, I'm thinking that since the pain didn't get worse, and has even calmed down, maybe I'm OK. I ruptured my achilles about 3 weeks ago, had my surgery a week ago, nwb. Wound looks fine and I did not do any damage to the Achilles. Since then i have had to put weight on my foot 2x, but only for a brief moment to keep from falling. It felt weird it didnt hurt, I dont think i stepped on it hard enough to do damage. I was less than two weeks post op. Ill share my Oops! story here as well and report any follow up. She was spotted with a bandage on her foot last week whilst leaving the doctors. 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. Im about 10 days away from my first appointment but this has been helpful. And the most frequent treatment for bunions is this one. Talk about a scary proposition. Smart to have the DR check it out just incase! You will get through this like so many others before you. Plates, screws, and other hardware are often used to correct the toe and keep it in place. Last night I slipped and put all weight on nwb foot. While that is comparing a negative with a less negative thought it truly is helpful to keep that in mind. Today marks a week and 2 days since my surgery (full rupture). Take your drugs and walk on the foot. Initially there was an incredible amount of pain, took off the boot and the wrap to ensure I didnt tear the stitches open. I think I sort of stood on the toes of that foot for a second). over a year ago, ana Ive been using a racket ball to roll out the bottom of my foot and help to stretch the tendon a little. No complications with my first surgery, but I was going into it super fit and flexible. Once you are comfortable, you can go home with your chosen companion. May God grant you a swift recovery. However, nearly all, including me, dont tear or re-rupture their Achilles tendon as a result. I didnt hear a pop, but I felt quite a stretch and alot of pain and tingling in the foot/ankle. Dont stress and think positive!!! It happens so fast Im honestly not sure if I landed flat footed or stepped Forwards. Took a tumble going down a step using crutches yesterday and put weight on my bad foot on the way down (maybe a split second, not full weight). I do some very light massaging like you and that is a little bit uncomfy, but i dont push that at all. Im so glad to have found these replies! I have it elevated. You will have to ask someone to drive you home. It was only for a split second but it hurt a lot. Remember that. Stitches not out yet. Katie was confined to a wheelchair and unable to walk initially following the incident in Turkey. I swear I am feeling a wet sensation like bleeding from the incision. So happy I didnt do any damage except for a bit of pain but I can manage. Today is exactly 2 weeks since the surgery and I feel that a lot of progress has been made. 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. Roost 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. Currently have my leg propped up and ice being applied. Im really thankful I found this blog. Id have to think youre good that far out. I stepped down (in order to avoid slipping and falling) on my post-surgical foot when I still had the soft splint on. If you have more questions, please come to my site and check it out! Best of luck to everyone who is going through this. Either recurrence or overcorrection may require a second operation . Very comforted to find this thread and the shocking number of us that have experienced similar knee scooter or crutch mishaps. Im a little worried I did some damage or worse re-tore the Achilles. Im still nervous as of today as my 2 week follow up is on the 17th. I am in fear of a 2nd surgery. Didnt hurt just felt different I have not have weight on foot for over 2 months. 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. Taking everything slow and steady to make sure I dont hurt myself again. Hey Meg and Michael, lots of us have had little scares like that - I remember mine very well. The recurrence rate is about 20% over a patients lifetime. I feel very dumb. I was google what just happens to me today and I found this. 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. Accidents happen. He said depending on how much weight went down through foot and how much time, would affect how much pain/symptoms youd have. Our clinical information meets the standards set by the NHS in their Standard for Creating Health Content guidance. I had my follow up yesterday. Four days ago, I lost my balance off my scooter and touched down on my toes. I fould that keeping the leg elevated and using ice periodically also really helped keep the swelling down over the first several weeks. 3rd patient in my surgeons 16 year career that this happened to. My concern now is how stiff it is and the certain sensations I get back there. 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). I was assured by my doc that what I did is very common, and by the looks of it on this thread and from him happens to just about all of us. If the wrist is still painful I would strap it to avoid further damage. WebThe amount of pain experienced after bunion surgery is different from one person to the next. It happened to me as well getting on my scooter 8 days post surgery. It makes walking normaly on it seeem dangerous & unstable & generally uncomfortable & painful if you bend it before the joint stiffness clears up. speedy recovery. 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. Thank you for the words of support @ paul1. I have my 2 week post op appointment with my doctor in 2 days and will explain what happened to my doctor. Stiffness, swelling, scarring and toe drift is normal. Today calf behind incision is really sore and had a knot in it. I'm nervous because my right leg looks like a twig due to inactivity and I can't walk yet. She has difficulty getting out of chairs and cannot hop when using crutches. new orleans paddle boat to zoo; who has an eagle patronus; apple cider vinegar went up my nose; A good clinician will be able to tell a lot. I am scared I may have torn my repaired tendon. Im in my 4 week post-op and yet in the cast. And you can setup your own blog if you want to share your journey with us and those who follow. 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!! 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. Different procedures are available for bunions of varying severity. 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. I realize it takes time but I can hardly stand sitting still and not doing anything. My incision/surgery site has healed fully, i have little to no scar tissue. For many patients with severe arthritic bunions, a bunionectomy with joint replacement can be used. Im really glad I found this. Started physio yesterday after being put into the aircast moon boot. 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. Two bones being joined at a joint is also known as arthrodesis or a joint fusion. 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. I was terrified that I might have ruined the whole process! To ensure successful bunion surgery recovery: A surgical operation to cut a bone is called an osteotomy. Good luck! Immediately following the outpatient surgical procedure, your orthopedic surgeon will place a boot on your foot. In order to avoid possible problems, there are a few rules you should follow. But maybe I'll feel differently a year from now. !Also nice to know im not traveling through this shit storm alone. Still feel some dull aching, so i called my doc and am awaiting a response. Hoping all is ok. Hey all! There is something you might be interested in. Well I am adding to the list of people doing more than we should a week out of the repair and anchors put in. Losing the scooter the peg leg and the crutches today was a great motivator. Only way to know for SURE is talking with your doctor. The corrective surgery for bunion is known as a metatarsal osteotomy or bunionectomy. I did the same thing while on the Knee Scooter. Typically, surgeons perform bunion surgery with local anesthesia in addition to a light monitored anesthesia that will keep you comfortable during the procedure. The pain was ongoing for a couple of hours but it was no where near the pain of the initial rupture or the few days after surgery. The surgeon suspects it was scar tissue that i felt tearing. Came down south for the holidays, my kids got scooters for Xmas so Jackass me was outside with them and scooting alongside. I felt tingling in the toes but no pain really. It still hurts more than before but trying not to get too anxious about it. I am down to two or three pain pills a day.y wrist is still a little sore , but I've been wearing a brace for support. Now, already with a good job and stable life, I decided to get back to sports. Got the ok to ween off the boot and start doing heel lifts, bike ride and wear two shoes but still avoid sudden movements. 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. Grateful. I have to travel out of town to my hospital, so I decided to wait it out. Hopefully dodged a bullet. Had Kidner procedure 2 plus weeks ago to remove accessory navicular bone and reattach tendon. I have been since week 4 and it seems to be going well so far. The first one allowed me to discover this forum. WebMost patients are very pleased with their post-op recovery period after Lapiplasty 3D bunion correction surgery. I knew immediately that Id done so because I literally felt it pulling off the heel bone, and it literally sounded like someone tearing fabric in two. And if you do it right you will be 100%. 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. Repaired posterior Tibial tendon and 3 torn ligaments. I have my first post op appt Tuesday morning. What a relief to read these posts! Wishing you all a speedy recovery! Anyway, this group was a big help in keeping me from getting to down about my accident yesterday. We are elderly and a little overweight. Thank you all. Do not want to go backwards at this point. By the way, this may not appear as using my partner's email, he just got notice that the email was invalid--I'm typing this on my computer, not his. 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. Just a pop towards the bottom of my ankle/incision. The podiatrist had guided me On the day of your appointment, your healthcare provider will ask you to arrive one to two hours early. Hoping for the best for you, Im 8 days post op and fell off my knee scooter today. Ill do what they tell me but its such a slow process. Good luck Muhammed. It will be 10 weeks after my first surgery. Today it feels much better, but I still am terrified I jarred the plate, screws or both that are in my bones. Theyre inevitable. Can also feel my tendon and everything feels like its right where it needs to be lol. Also I may be losing my insurance soon. Not an expert on crutches yet obviously. Finding this blog gave me a sense of relief! Registered number: 10004395 Registered office: Fulford Grange, Micklefield Lane, Rawdon, Leeds, LS19 6BA. Do call your doctor tomorrow if you are still worried about your foot. 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. I am in my third week of pt. It may also occur if patients dont follow the postoperative directions carefully. The pain is totally gone now, and all seems back to normal, so Im going to assume that no damage has been done. 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. 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