Hello there. I had a cheillectomy a year ago and is hasn't worked so I think im going to go for a fusion next. I'm avoiding the new joint option as my mum had it done and reckons she still has quite a lot of pain:confused:

Anyway, would anybody reccommend the fusion (or want to try to talk me out of it!) and how long is the recovery etc. I'm keen not to have to take that much time off work due to having already had an op on the knee earlier in the year.

I'm male, 44 y/old

best

Adam

Adam,

No one likes to think about having a fusion done of their big toe. I had my right foot done a couple years ago. I have admit that it has turned out surprisingly well for me. I was 39 when it was done. I was partial weight bearing for six weeks, then moved to full weight bearing after that. I had no complications or issues. I am one of those who was very fortunate and had a good experience. All too often you here only about the problems.

As for taking time off of work, you didn't share what your occupation was. If you are on your feet all day, I can see you being off 6 to 8 weeks. If you have an office job or sit a lot, maybe 2 to 3 weeks.

Good luck! ~eko

Fusion is the right surgery. It is durable. Heck your toe probably doesn't move a whole lot as it is right now. Most people don't notice a difference in motion during gait, but they notice the pain relief.

This is really interesting to me. I am 29 and have just been diagnosed with Hallux Rigidus and am trying to figure out my next steps. It's not so awful, just causing some gait problems (has been for years). The podiatrist recommended a chilectomy but the orthopedic surgeon just gave me anti-inflammatories. Can you tell me more about your chilectomy and why it didn't work? I'm hesitant to have the surgery for fear of this getting worse - the pain is tolerable now.

Thanks. Sorry I can't help you on the fusion - that is my long-term prognosis as well I think.