hammertoe surgery w/out a pin - Foot Problems Message Board

mslay · 06-23-2002, 11:49 AM

i am scheduled to have hammertoe surgery next week without using a pin. i had the surgery years ago on another toe, however a pin was used. has anyone had this surgery without the pin and what were the results? please respond asap- a little scared because i am so active!!

Bolden · 06-24-2002, 09:37 PM

Hello,

I had the surgery without a pin. The surgery I had was a hammertoe with a pin and bunion surgery with screws inserted to straighten out my big toe. My surgery was unsuccessful because the hammertoe surgery did not work well with the pin. And the screws inserted was screwed too far protruding pass from one bone to the other. This resulted in additional surgery. You will need a very patient and caring doctor because this type of action requires a lot of rehabilitation and therapy.

Hope this info help, JB