Im 4 weeks post surgery and am half weight bearing. A few tiny incisions are made in the bones by the surgeon. Of course I put my non weight bearing foot down to catch my self as I was falling to the ground. It hurt like crazy when I did it, but I immediately elevated and iced it and the pain dissipated. People will turn to every possible alternative before arriving at the last resort of conventional foot surgery. How was it the first time you stepped on it? I know I had 2, the 2nd worst than the first as I had fallen off my knee scooter and caught myself with my casted footouch! Was it re-ruptured? Pain better now have appt tomorrow so hoping for no The pain is totally gone now, and all seems back to normal, so Im going to assume that no damage has been done. Came down south for the holidays, my kids got scooters for Xmas so Jackass me was outside with them and scooting alongside. Two bones being joined at a joint is also known as arthrodesis or a joint fusion. Stumbled this evening and put full weight on nwb leg. Still, reading the experiences and responses here may help me to just take a deep breath and calm down. Follow your doctors advice and in case of any complication, follow the prescribed treatment. The pain went away about 30 minutes later, but my incision was bleeding a little still. Please help. (I know. what kind of a foot specialist hasn't got a backup plan if machine breaks?) Been running my fingers up and down the tendon and it feels to me, intact. Thanks to all of those who have posted the messages on their experiences and outcomes! For mild cases, non-invasive methods, like wraps, splints, and other apparatus can be worn, but these do not correct the bunion. I am not exactly sure how much weight on put on it. They have been very reassuring and I would still be panicking if I had not found this page. The surgeon pushed around on my calf (very uncomfortable for me) and said not to worry. 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. Two days later and had a second scooter fall with full weight down on my bad leg. You will be given a special shoe to wear when you are walking for the first few weeks of bunion surgery recovery. I will report back after my consult tomorrow to check on any damage I might have done. Merry Christmas. The first time I fell it was 2 weeks post up and I was in a hard cast. I have been lightly limping around the house with extreme caution without it through out my day. I had Lapidus/Akin surgery on September 21, was in a splint for 1 week, then a cast for 3 weeks. Ill report back next Wed at my post-op appointment on if there were any ramifications to my scooter incident today. PT said I should be crutch free by Saturday! I'd love to have others to communicate with. Instinctively I fully extended my bad leg and used only my heel to plant. 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. It felt sounded like tearing. It would be a nightmare if I re-ruptured the Achilles tendon and needed surgery again. I was still in the Jones splint. I still had pins in my toes from hammer toe correction and pins from bunion. Dr. Noman Siddiqui was one of the first surgeons in the United States to correct bunions through minimally invasive bunion correction. She sported a white bandage on her left foot. I had a similar scare like yours earlier on where it felt like a muscle stretch gone a bit too far. It is essential to keep the surgical wound dry and clean after bunion surgery. 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. I do have a little tingle in my toes which is scaring me. 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. appropriate medical assistance immediately. Minimally invasive bunion surgery recovery. 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. Moral of the story? If I still feel pain, I will reach out to my doc and get checked out. Your surgeon will use this information to choose the best type of surgery for you. Is there a chance I ruined the outcome of the procedure? You will be able to bathe, but the area should be kept completely covered with a plastic bag. It still hurts like hell 30 minutes later.. have it elevated and have taken pain meds. I am only 10 days post op and still in my splint. A very bad sharp pain shot through my leg, I kind of threw my body down onto the ground. Will find out the extent of damage from the doc tomorrow. Looking for some feedback/advice. 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. Sitting now with my leg elevated. When I was finally able to feel the area that was painful, the muscle felt very hard and knotted. 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? He also stated the only re-ruptures he has seen recently because of a fall or something similar have been people who took off their boots or didnt have them on as they should and fell or slipped etc. He said he tried the suture kit to start, but it didnt hold, so he made another incision and sewed it up old school, whatever that means. If you feel you cant do something then dont try doing it, or at least ask for help. Hey all, I figured Id add to this thread as well. You can find out more about what happens during the operation in the bunion surgery section. That said, definitely worth seeing your orthopedist to get a clear picture. 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. Below, we take a look at what to do if youre experiencing pain with your surgical hardware after an operation. Patient does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Just a pop towards the bottom of my ankle/incision. Im about 7 weeks out of the boot now, and able to walk 2-3 miles without stopping. but dont do it again. Im at 5 months , 3 days now and waking with a slight limp now. Maybe my head is playing games with and I am very worried that I have re-ruptured my Achilles. This thread has really made me feel better about what happened and eased my fear of reinjuring my tendon. Bunion surgery is an outpatient procedure, meaning you can return home the same day. Its going to be a long few months. 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 had posterior tibial tendon surgery 12 days ago and I am scared that I re injured my ankle. I had a full ruptured Achilles Tendon that was operated on about 3 weeks ago. Im 4 weeks post op from heal spur removal and Achilles tendon lengthening. AJ, Im sure youre fine! Well, I had my appointment today and everything is in tact. 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. Let us know how you are doing! I had them take a pic and it looked like shredded pork in there. Ask our community of thousands of members your health questions, and learn from others experiences. I took a fall while trying to maneuver my scooter; I fell off to the right and instinctively tried catch myself with my right foot. As long as you have that boot on your good to go. Anyone else have that feeling? What an absolute scare. Most patients will experience discomfort for three to five days. He felt the back of my leg for continuity (looking for gaps) in the achilles and thankfully he found none. Researching minimally invasive surgery, patients can come across different surgical techniques. they hurt all the time, even when i have no shoes on. Thought that I re ruptured the tendon. WebMost patients are very pleased with their post-op recovery period after Lapiplasty 3D bunion correction surgery. 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. It was only for a split second but it hurt a lot. 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. I Had a similar scare as all of you about 3 & a half weeks post surgery. Im 4.5 weeks post op and slipped on my crutches tonite. Although I passed the Thompson test, reflex test and moving my foot up and down and side to side there was a gap shown in the MRI that had occurred during my fall. I'll be NWB for another 4 weeks. More than likely you will be just fine, but your doctor will be able to tell you for sure. Felt a sharp pain for a few min and then it settled in; now mostly feeling light throbbing pain. It will be 10 weeks after my first surgery. 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. It is FREE! I came down with full weight on my bad leg. I feel very dumb. I woke up today feeling much better with almost no pain. Stay positive everyone. I am in a fiberglass cast and can move the ankle with no pain a little within in and can wiggle my toes. 14 users are following. I agree with your comment to Bob about the knee walker. I have to travel out of town to my hospital, so I decided to wait it out. i took a little spill a bit ago.., felt lots of pain in my ankle but thats all so far. I know that this is a less common rupture so I wonder if anyone else had this particular surgery and accident. Conventional foot surgery can be extremely debilitating. The back of my leg and my heel are tingling and I just had the feeling. lost my balance and my foot hit the floor. 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. he says since each day I have pushed things even more. I was getting on the scooter at the end of my garage and the wheels must not have been on level ground because the scooter started to tip over and instinctively I caught myself with my bad foot (right) with all my weight going forward. 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. Hopefully its done its job in protecting me. Again the surgery is like 36 Hours ago. 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. Thoughts anyone? 3rd patient in my surgeons 16 year career that this happened to. Ive been using a racket ball to roll out the bottom of my foot and help to stretch the tendon a little. Hi, my name is Denis and Im 27 years old. If youre experiencing problems with bunions or with your feet in any way, were here to help. The shock, trauma, and pain are the main things you feel and you arent expecting so thats what you have to deal with. WebThe recovery process for bunion surgery can be slightly longer than hammertoe surgery recovery, but differences are in about two weeks maximum. Bit freaked to say the leasthate to have 2-3 week set back. I had a post op check 4 days later, and everything looked good. 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. I didnt feel any pain and I am sure all I heard was the noice when the cast hit the ground. After many tears and painkillers later, I was sure I reruptured my achilles. WebBUT the walker caught on the thick carpet and I tumbled forward, accidentally stepped I just did something similar and I am scared! At least each experience helps us learn and grow! I would have went to the nearest hospital or urgent care, oh please let me know what the doc says. Apparently it wasnt even holding my Achilles together anymore, my body was trying to get rid of it. DONT USE YOUR CRUTCHES TO GO UP STAIRS - no matter how puny they look. It hurt for a split second and then I lifted it up immediately off the floor and it turned out to be fine. Had Kidner procedure 2 plus weeks ago to remove accessory navicular bone and reattach tendon. LoL. Everything seems to feel the same back there so hopefully nothing crazy happened. For those going through this: stay positive and take it one day at a time. Im going to try to convince her to call the doctor today. i'm on day 9. doctor had me go in this morning ASAP to get x-rays done. Wouldnt you know it, thats the same foot i just had an achilles surgery on four days prior. 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. I feel so stupid. I used to get those weird quick shoots of pain down there, but cant say its happened recently. Webaccidentally stepped on foot after bunion surgery5 types of digging in volleyball accidentally stepped on foot after bunion surgery. They can put their entire weight on their affected foot with only the assistance of a surgical boot. Sign up for all the best celeb news from the Mirrorhere. After surgery, you will wait in a recovery room for one to two hours until your surgeon determines you are safe to leave. Just gotta trust the process and keep doing my physio exercises. When my cast was removed three days later, it was still tight. Think positive youll be fine I turned out ok. Initially, there was some discomfort on back of achilles near incision and didnt think a ton of it. 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. Thank you! Rick, The doc removed one of the two heel lifts in my boot today so im getting a bit of a stretch now. Time to get your own blog page setup BMan. Read Also: Orthopedic Boots For Broken Foot. This is the third month of my recovery after two operations on my ankle. I would like to thank you all for writing and hope everyone a quick recovery. My question: I feel like there is a steel rod pushing through both sides of my ankle, and sometimes on the top of my foot. The casts and boots provided are designed to be very protective of your healing Achilles and they do work. The pain is most likely a result of muscles that havent been used in a while taking weight, you know? Call a doc if you are worried! minimal scars. I was lucky when I fell doing a similar thing (one little step in the house, using crutches). I did something similar even earlier in my recovery, twice. He had no concerns. Ill share my Oops! story here as well and report any follow up. 6 more wks of nwb. 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. Wishing you all a speedy recovery! The fiberglass edge of the cast caused more pain under my toes than the tendon site itself. Still very tight. I was just hoping that the pop feeling I felt was my incision and maybe part of a stitch? The Dr made a new, very supportive orthotic for that foot just before my surgery. And if you do it right you will be 100%. My surgeon wasnt very concerned about the slip- I texted him right after it happened. To ensure successful bunion surgery recovery: A surgical operation to cut a bone is called an osteotomy. I am 5.5 weeks post op and am also wondering if your pain increased with PWB. I had a ligament reconstruction surgery, so everything is supposed to be tight. Still, it's a big worry. I completely ruptured the Archilles tendon in my left foot. Our patients benefit from our team-centered approach with world-renowned surgeons and specialized physician assistants, nurses and physical therapists. I can wiggle my toes, move my ankle move my toes up and down. Minimally invasive surgery on 6/14 10 days later stitches came out and it re-ruptured that night. Hi Everyone - jumping on to share my experience. The first one allowed me to discover this forum. Just two days after my bunion surgery I accidentally tripped while in Hello fellow Achilles warriors. 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 . https://patient.info/forums/discuss/any-one-else-fall-on-their-foot-after-having-a-bunionectomy-5-days-ago--682550. Over time, this causes problems in other areas of the foot and may also affect the ankles, knees, and lower back. 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