Cast after PTTT - Foot Problems Message Board

mjjenner · 06-23-2008, 09:11 AM

I am just wondering how others' casts are situated after the PTTT. I had a cast that covered nearly all of my toes. They replaced it as I was having difficulty and now the entire length of my toes is outside of the cast and now I am getting pain in the spring ligament due to my toes being able to flex. How are your casts situated?

sunny77 · 06-23-2008, 09:19 PM

I only had a cast for my first PTTD surgery and my toes were exposed completely. It was summer, so I was glad to have them out of the cast! I had no problems with tendons or anything else as a result. I think it helped that I was able to wiggle them around. How do you know it's your spring ligament that is affected? Have you talked with your dr about your concerns?

mjjenner · 06-23-2008, 10:28 PM

My spring ligament is one of the ones that was partially torn - it is in the arch of my foot, so I knew that was the same pain. I did call the doc's office today and they said having more of the toes exposed is actually better as you get some "wiggling" movement but the cast prevents side-to-side motion. The spring ligament is painful because of the movement and the healing. They repared my spring ligament with suture and wire, I think, so I was just afraid I was moving it too early or something and could cause damage. They told me things were OK, so I guess they are!