bunion surgery toe problem - Foot Problems Message Board

elisa · 12-16-2000, 06:03 PM

It has been over 2 months now since my bunionectomy/osteotomy and my big toe is elevated from the floor. Is this normal? Could it have something to do with the remaining swelling?

linda lou · 12-29-2000, 10:02 PM

Elisa, I had the same problem with my big toe! I thought that it was because I was so nervous about putting my foot flat on the floor. My foot doctor ended up sending me for physical therapy. That really helped with the swelling also. The hard work of therapy payed off and now all of my toes are flat on the floor. Did your doctor give you any exercises to do on your own? That might help. Good luck! I know what you are going through!

Linda

elisa · 12-30-2000, 09:30 AM

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Originally posted by linda lou:
Elisa, I had the same problem with my big toe! I thought that it was because I was so nervous about putting my foot flat on the floor. My foot doctor ended up sending me for physical therapy. That really helped with the swelling also. The hard work of therapy payed off and now all of my toes are flat on the floor. Did your doctor give you any exercises to do on your own? That might help. Good luck! I know what you are going through!

Linda

Hi Linda. I've been doing exercises since the surgery almost 3 month ago where i bend the toe back and foward(even though it doesn't budge foward, it's really stiff). I had extensive surgery though(3 pins, 2 sets of stiches, 8 weeks in a cast and on crutches)
What type of exercises did the physical therapist have u do?

linda lou · 01-01-2001, 10:15 PM

Hi Elisa, Happy New Year! I looked at the phamplet that the doctors office gave me and it looks that my surgery was the one beneath yours. I have three pins but, I did not have to be casted. I was also given the back and forth exercises to be done and they did not help me at all! My doctor was not happy with the swelling and also the range of motion so he wanted me to be assessed by the physical therapists. I was given mostly stretching exercises to do there and at home. They were increased as we went along. When I went in...which was three times a week for three weeks....I was also given something like a heat treatment. I can not remember what it was called exactly. I also had a really hard time with being overly sensitive. So, I had some things to do for that also. They basically work up a program specifically designed for you and what ever problems you are having. At my final visit I was amazed at the difference! And so was my physical therapist!! Has your Doctor said anything about going for therapy? I was really nervous about it but, I think that it made all the difference in the world for me. Now I just hope that when I go for the other foot I will be more prepared for all of this!!

Linda

elisa · 01-02-2001, 08:12 AM

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Originally posted by linda lou:
Hi Elisa, Happy New Year! I looked at the phamplet that the doctors office gave me and it looks that my surgery was the one beneath yours. I have three pins but, I did not have to be casted. I was also given the back and forth exercises to be done and they did not help me at all! My doctor was not happy with the swelling and also the range of motion so he wanted me to be assessed by the physical therapists. I was given mostly stretching exercises to do there and at home. They were increased as we went along. When I went in...which was three times a week for three weeks....I was also given something like a heat treatment. I can not remember what it was called exactly. I also had a really hard time with being overly sensitive. So, I had some things to do for that also. They basically work up a program specifically designed for you and what ever problems you are having. At my final visit I was amazed at the difference! And so was my physical therapist!! Has your Doctor said anything about going for therapy? I was really nervous about it but, I think that it made all the difference in the world for me. Now I just hope that when I go for the other foot I will be more prepared for all of this!!

Linda

Hi linda. My dr. said that my range of motion is good and he said that he doesn't think i need physical therapy. I don't have a lot of swelling just a little and I'm know wearing a surgical to the knee stocking which he recommended to keep swelling down.
I've noticed howere that the bunion is still there a little. I thought my foot was going to be straight. Well how were you're results?