emmie54
06-22-2008, 10:30 PM
I had PTTD 2 1/2 years ago and my other foot is really starting to bother me. Arch is falling and starting to pronate. I wear orthotics to try to "hold it off" as long as I can as my operated foot has had some ongoing joint issues. How many people end up having the second foot done? And is the second surgery easier or worse than the first one?:confused:
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njvj
06-22-2008, 10:58 PM
When I saw the xray of my " new and improved foot" I jokingly said " the other foot is going to get jealous" .The doctor said let's hope it doesn't try to copy it. In all likelyhood, the accessory navicular that I had in the bad foot that rubbed the PTTD for so long, is also in the right foot. All you can do is wear the orthotics and do the exercises etc and hope for the best. He did tell me that I should give up jogging and swim or use the elliptical.
Not really an answer to your question but I am afraid it is a real risk.
joy
Not really an answer to your question but I am afraid it is a real risk.
joy
emmie54
06-22-2008, 11:42 PM
Yeah, when I asked my surgeon if there was a high risk of the other foot going bad he just said "yes". but I really didn't get into how often it happens, why, etc. I did not have flat feet as a child. Did you?
Tracie1204
06-23-2008, 02:11 AM
I am not sure of how many, but for me, I started with issues on my left foot/ankle/leg. About 4 months after everything started on the left side, the right side started with the exact same symptoms, just a little bit more mild.
I am 6 weeks post op from surgery on the left PTT, and the right one has held up pretty well, with me relying on it, however, its starting to give, so I am a little concerned---BUt we knew this was a possibility from the start---the Ortho said he was hoping that surgery on the left, would maybe "help" the right one from going downhill.
But I will say----my severe pain would hit when i was on my feet for awhile---I am fairly active and always "on the go"---and on the days where I had cleaned house, or been on my feet baking cakes ( a side job/hobby)---I would be in tears, and barely able to function, and would have to sit down for several hours to recover-----I would catch myself "rolling" my ankles on each foot to walk.
So I guess my point, is that, my right is probably not in the best of shape---BUT I don't think its nearly ready for surgery. At least I HOPE not----I have been bored out of my mind these last few weeks---and I still have 3 weeks to go, before I go back to work!!
Best wishes to you---I really hope your situation improves :angel:
I am 6 weeks post op from surgery on the left PTT, and the right one has held up pretty well, with me relying on it, however, its starting to give, so I am a little concerned---BUt we knew this was a possibility from the start---the Ortho said he was hoping that surgery on the left, would maybe "help" the right one from going downhill.
But I will say----my severe pain would hit when i was on my feet for awhile---I am fairly active and always "on the go"---and on the days where I had cleaned house, or been on my feet baking cakes ( a side job/hobby)---I would be in tears, and barely able to function, and would have to sit down for several hours to recover-----I would catch myself "rolling" my ankles on each foot to walk.
So I guess my point, is that, my right is probably not in the best of shape---BUT I don't think its nearly ready for surgery. At least I HOPE not----I have been bored out of my mind these last few weeks---and I still have 3 weeks to go, before I go back to work!!
Best wishes to you---I really hope your situation improves :angel:
inflsrv
06-23-2008, 10:37 AM
Hi Tracie, sorry to hear good foot bothering you. I had pttd surgery on left foot Sept. 04 and sorry to say but just had right foot done May 08 and in my 4th week recovering and yes and no! (on is it worse), some ways you know what to expect and others ways you get angry you are in the same place again. I try to tell myself this too will pass. I will add I am a Flight Attendant and probally hard on my feet so take that into consideration.
Carol
Carol
LBB33
06-23-2008, 07:23 PM
I know this is completely different, but I need ankle reconstruction (ligaments) on both ankles. I actually went in to get one looked at and it turned out the other was worse. I'm starting with the left and then will move to the right. I'm just hoping that the right will hold up enough while the other is recovering. Maybe the time off my feet will give them both a rest.
Gnocchi
06-23-2008, 09:08 PM
I'm not surgery worthy at this point, but I've got PTTD in both feet.
I had peroneal tendon and brostrom surgery in December on my right feet...going in to do the left this Friday.
Does this mean I'm well balanced?:D
I had peroneal tendon and brostrom surgery in December on my right feet...going in to do the left this Friday.
Does this mean I'm well balanced?:D
Tracie1204
06-23-2008, 11:57 PM
Hi inflsrv,
Wow! That is just terrible----I guess 4 years in between surgery isn't too bad---but I am right there with you---I could see how it would make you mad----b/c I would feel the same way. I danced for many years--and then last year took up jogging, and my Ortho seems to think that maybe everything stems from the years of dance---and then I aggravated something that was already there, when I began jogging. It is just so frustrating b/c more than anything I want to go on vacation---and we have had to put off big trips for 2 Summers, b/c I can't handle the walking! :mad:
Thank goodness, B/F is VERY understanding----BUT, I myself, am not so understanding and I want out of this mess!! :( I have had areally good attitude up until the past week---so much I want to do----so many places I want to go----but can't right now!!!
Oh well---enough fussing!!!! Hope everyone is feeling okay today! :)
Wow! That is just terrible----I guess 4 years in between surgery isn't too bad---but I am right there with you---I could see how it would make you mad----b/c I would feel the same way. I danced for many years--and then last year took up jogging, and my Ortho seems to think that maybe everything stems from the years of dance---and then I aggravated something that was already there, when I began jogging. It is just so frustrating b/c more than anything I want to go on vacation---and we have had to put off big trips for 2 Summers, b/c I can't handle the walking! :mad:
Thank goodness, B/F is VERY understanding----BUT, I myself, am not so understanding and I want out of this mess!! :( I have had areally good attitude up until the past week---so much I want to do----so many places I want to go----but can't right now!!!
Oh well---enough fussing!!!! Hope everyone is feeling okay today! :)
sunny77
06-24-2008, 12:15 AM
That same thing happened to me. I had my left foot fixed in May 07 and my right foot started going bad within 3-4 months. I had my right foot fixed in Feb 08 and am now just over 4 months post-op. The second time around was easier for me...not sure why exactly. I'm sure knowing what to expect was part of it, but I also had less pain and swelling, didn't have pain with it being down, was on pain meds for a shorter time, etc. I've been trying to focus on the fact that I'll have 2 good feet/ankles and can be active again soon! I hate sitting around and not being able to do what everyone else can (is that a generalization or what?!). I am happy with the results of my left foot, so am hoping the right one follows the same course.