Combo Morton's Neuroma & Hammertoe surgery - Foot Problems Message Board

Dancinboots · 05-04-2008, 07:01 AM

Hi

I am having combination Neuroma/Hammertoe surgery done at the end of the month. Both procedures are on opposite feet. I believe I can carefully bear weight immediately after, and I will be in a surgical shoe for several weeks.

I am told since the toe is semi rigid, they will be removing some bone on both sides, straightening the toe, and then the bones are held together with a pin for several weeks. I was told that my toe would be flexible after the pin is removed. The neuroma they are going through the top of the foot and removing the neuroma. I understand that I may experience some permanent numbness. How bad is that?

If anyone has had both of these procedures done at the same time I would love to hear from you. I would like to know what your experience was and how long was the recovery. This is my first surgery, so I want to know all I can about what to expect.

Thanks

Sharon

Titchou · 05-04-2008, 10:45 AM

Re the neuroma, you'll never really notice the numbness unless you press down between your toes. It tingles some at first but that goes away. The only thing i will caution you about is that wearing shoes without backs (either mule type or sandal type) where the top of the shoe ends just behind the toes may be problematic. I found I can't grip as well with the toes on that foot and so have had to really pay attention when trying on shoes to see if I'll be able to keep them on that foot.