Bunion surgery - Foot Problems Message Board

theresa2727 · 10-29-2007, 08:32 AM

I had bunion surgery 12/2006 and my foot healed very slowly and big toe began to curve again. I had a 2nd surgery 6/2007 because the 2nd surgeon felt not enough bone had been shaved. I am still unable to move my big toe and I cannot put pressure on my foot, causing me to walk with a limp. I am now experiencing swelling in foot, ankle and leg and pain in my lower back.

KathJack · 10-29-2007, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by theresa2727

I had a 2nd surgery 6/2007 because the 2nd surgeon felt not enough bone had been shaved. I am still unable to move my big toe and I cannot put pressure on my foot, causing me to walk with a limp.

Is shaving all that was done?-- No breaking and realigning the bone or anything like that? Did the doctor have you bend your big toe after the surgery? (I was told to start doing that a lot after the second week post-surgery to increase flexibility.) Is physical therapy an option? Be persistent about getting relief-- Pursue a third orthopedic surgeon or podiatrist opinion if needed. Good luck!

debbie g · 10-29-2007, 06:38 PM

i agree- get another opinion. that does not sound right at all.