Removal of Pins after Hammertoe Surgery !! - Foot Problems Message Board

Brit_Gal · 06-06-2007, 11:45 AM

Hi all

I am new to this board but have been reading various messages since I had my Surgery on 2 May 2007. I have servere hammertoe deformities on both feet. I have had the tendons cut and made longer on both feet but this has been unsuccesful. On 2 May I had my left foot done with the big toe being fused with permanent plate and screws and the four other toes a piece of joint removed and wires inserted down the toes which hang out slightly at the end. I have already had the stiches removed which wasnt too bad but quite sore. On Monday I am having the pins removed and I am really worried about this, did anyone else experience any difficulties in having this done? My Surgeon has assured me that having the stiches out is worse and that they will slide out quite easily

but im not so sure

Thanks

susieblueyes · 06-06-2007, 12:39 PM

Hi,
I had pins before and had them removed. You should just feel a tug but no pain.I hope this is the case for you, good luck,
Sue

_s****_ · 06-06-2007, 01:06 PM

I had a pin removed from my baby toe. I was scared to death but it was quick and painless. Indeed, having the stitches out was horribly painful.

wakkochic17 · 06-07-2007, 09:38 AM

yep.. I agree with the above.. it's not painful. They have to put some pressure on the area to pull it out, so it's a little uncomfortable, but nothing to get worked up about.

Brit_Gal · 06-07-2007, 01:39 PM

Hi everyone

Thank you all for replying; I hope that it goes as smoothly as you all say it will. Thanks for your advice !!!