At the end of September, I had a bunionectomy with a Lapidus procedure and correction of a hammer toe (my second toe) -- all told these corrections took 6 osteotomies, 2 screws, and 1 removeable pin (in my second toe for 4 weeks). I wore a nonweightbearing cast for around 6 weeks and then went through various walking casts and then a walking boot for 7 more weeks.
I hated the screws in my foot -- I felt like part of my foot was pinned down during the entire time I was in a cast and boot. 2-3 weeks after I got out of my last walking boot, the two screws were removed during a short surgery. The orthopedist used Versed, so I was awake but forgot most of what went on because of the Versed. It didn't hurt, even though I was awake as they were backing out the screws.
I did lose some motion in my midfoot from the Lapidus procedure, but have most of it back now. What feels weird is the fusion in my second toe. There's some motion in the very end joint, but that's it. I still have some leftover pain where the screws had been 4 weeks after their removal, but they tell me that will go away in time.
I can comfortably wear any kind of shoe as long as they have a wide enough toebox.
Hope this answers some of your questions.
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Originally Posted by apegirl Thanks, Lasonia. I do have a question. My other two surgeries involved removable pins (a rather creepy thing, having metal sticking out of your foot). I take it the Lapidus will involve permanent screws. I have heard of complications, i.e., people having pain from the screws, the screws breaking, etc. Can you feel them at all?
Unfortunately, physical therapy will be very limited as I can't really afford it. But I'm a dancer (hence the bad feet) and after my previous experiences, I know what to do, and what to look out for.
I feel very confident in my ortho. Here's hoping for the best.
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