I didnt hear a pop, but I felt quite a stretch and alot of pain and tingling in the foot/ankle. Feels like I can out a bit more than that at the moment, but dont want to get ahead of myself and get injured further. My wife is about 20 hours post Achilles bone spur surgery and I am terrified. I just dont see myself being blue to put weight on. Time to get your own blog page setup BMan. Took it easy the rest of day and elevated. This x-ray on the left shows a foot with severe arthritis of the bunion joint , and less arthritis of the smaller toe joints. I dont have my next appointment for another 10 days. WebThe amount of pain experienced after bunion surgery is different from one person to the next. But as a caretaker who works from home and helps every time she has to get up, I am so frightened and have no idea what to do. To make sure, give your doctor a call, theyll let you know if you need to see them earlier, Just wanted to say a quick thank you to everyone who has posted about their journey back from their Achilles injury. Right now, though, I just have pain around my ankle. 8. I heard no popping or tearing and no severe pain. Just spoke with my doctor. Thoughts anyone? I swear I am feeling a wet sensation like bleeding from the incision. Hopefully my other foot goes great, its scheduled for November 7th. over a year ago. I didnt hear or feel a pop like I did when I did it the first time, Martin, Im guessing you have a huge cast on your leg yet? I still do wear one everyday. Im 3.5 weeks post op in hard cast and was doing well. Patient does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. I guess Ive just been really fortunate because I had very little swelling and really no pain to speak of. It was pretty quick but still left me feeling traumatized. Always speak to your doctor before acting and in cases of emergency seek Let us know how you are doing! Been massaging it through out the day and seems to help. Bunion surgery wound care. In more advanced stages, some patients also develop osteoarthritis The longer the joint is crooked and the longer the joint is mal-aligned, the greater the chance for the person to develop arthritis. Im still a little numb and tingling on the top of my foot around my big toe, but hopefully that will go away in time. For me the tingling in my big toe, heel and middle front pad of foot has subsided. However at the evening and this morning I felt a throbbing at my heel and I have the feeling the my foot is also throbbing more than usual. One of the nicest theyve seen lol. I think these scooters need to have a better design to make them more stable. More than likely you will be just fine, but your doctor will be able to tell you for sure. I didnt notice anything there. For more severe cases, the soft tissue must be further disturbed. I dont know If my brain is telling me I already can put some weight in my injured leg or something but now im in panic trying to remember the extend of pressure I did to realize if I could damage the repair. The basis for bunion surgery has classically been centered on the method with which surgeons use to realign the deviated bones. My foot is doing a lot better. I am on day 14 after surgery. Best of luck to everyone who is going through this. Today marks a week and 2 days since my surgery (full rupture). Wound looks fine and I did not do any damage to the Achilles. This seems to be the little oasis we all find after googling accidentally put weight on foot after achilles surgery..ha! I was shocked . If youre experiencing problems with bunions or with your feet in any way, were here to help. I realize it takes time but I can hardly stand sitting still and not doing anything. After about 15 minutes or so the shooting pain was gone and my pain level was back to my normal. Historically, these procedures have been performed through large incisions, but at HSS, I have perfected two special techniques to correct bunions through tiny incisions. I will be ready to celebrate when the healing process is finished in a few months. I figured I would share my 2 stories that happened recently so that others can use it for their own. i'm on day 9. doctor had me go in this morning ASAP to get x-rays done. WebI'm sure the numbness will go away in time. Read the ice behind the knee advice in this thread and wanted to say thanks for that. I was SO really when he told me Im not worried., I go back next week to have him review how things are going. She sported a white bandage on her left foot. Went in today to switch off my splint to a cast. Im glad that I found this blog though. What type of anesthesia is involved? Dont Miss: Pain In Front Of Ankle And Top Of Foot. Need to realize that Im not Wonder Woman and sit still. Key question is did you have your boot on? Recurrence may happen if the bunion isnt fully corrected at the time of surgery or if the wrong bunion procedure was used. As the joint continues to function out of alignment, the bunion deformity gets worse. I too had originally planned on waiting longer between surgeries but because of unfortunate circumstances with my husband's health I need to get back into the work force asap at full strength. Repaired posterior Tibial tendon and 3 torn ligaments. Hopefully dodged a bullet. She hasnt had any of the types of fall or dramatic slips described by many on this blog. I have my follow up in 4 days. they hurt all the time, even when i have no shoes on. I pressed my doc for a PT referral which he did, and first PT session is this Friday. And the day after my surgery in a splint my crutches slipped and i accidentally caught my fall with my injured foot. Im going to try to convince her to call the doctor today. Osteoarthritis (wear and tear arthritis) is not alleviated by surgery. For many patients with severe arthritic bunions, a bunionectomy with joint replacement can be used. It still hurts more than before but trying not to get too anxious about it. Wow ScottG thats an awful, awful story. Felt a sharp pain for a few min and then it settled in; now mostly feeling light throbbing pain. I am five weeks post op, and have had a couple of incidents with the knee scooter. I felt a pop (but it wasnt the same snap that I felt when I initially ruptured my achilles) I didnt feel the punch in the calf that I felt initially either. I am taking more pain meds today too. Dr. Noman Siddiqui was one of the first surgeons in the United States to correct bunions through minimally invasive bunion correction. Leave this Anthony, I still sleep in my boot since Im NWB for a couple more weeks. Im one week post op and while I was at work, I attempted to sit down and the chair slipped and I naturally placed my injured foot down and boy was I in a lot of pain. I know not everyone is as fortunate as I am to have this kind of help. Hi everyone, I had a slip-up about a week post-surgery in March 2019. Put me in a big boot, stitches out on Thursday. This takes slightly longer if you have a general anaesthetic rather than an ankle block. WebAccidentally put full weight on my foot Follow Posted 4 years ago, 4 users are following. Anti-spam word: (Required)* I never had to take any pain meds after the first day after surgery. Significant bunion recurrences that cause problems and require further surgery are much less common. Ask our community of thousands of members your health questions, and learn from others experiences. Is nwb the ideal but will the cast provide enough protection with the type of incidental partial weight bearing that is happening now. Good luck! Happy to say Im done with physical therapy. Since then i have had to put weight on my foot 2x, but only for a brief moment to keep from falling. Thanks, amethyst , for your concern. Worried I reruptured now and am debating moving my check up to Monday to give me peace of mind. I wish you luck in getting yourself ready in a quick like fashion for your 2nd surgery. Basically they said that the odds of tearing it again are extraordinarily low. Interesting how it differs. I knew immediately that Id done so because I literally felt it pulling off the heel bone, and it literally sounded like someone tearing fabric in two. Simply put, an orthopedic surgeon manually realigns the injured joint, then removes the cartilage and proceeds with stabilizing the bone in order to recover together. I was in my walking boot when it happened. Ive been researching this issue like crazy. A bit worried, and wondering if I should call the doc or wait a few day till the 6th. It is mostly noticeable when I've been up a bit and it swells. A few tiny incisions are made in the bones by the surgeon. My dr had xrays done to make sure nothing moved out of place however I do have a screw that is in my bone where theyve realigned it so it can mend back he said it looks like nothing moved. Hard to see without removing my splint but I dont notice any swelling. I have pretty good range of motion. Just praying nothing I havent re-ruptured it, I would be devastated if this was the case. To prove you're a person (not a spam script), type the security word shown in the picture. I pretty much blacked out and started vomiting from the pain. I was worried because some ppl didnt report a ton of issue, whereas I was having a decent amount of aching, tingling, heavy feeling etc compared to before fall. I remember thinking I was prepared for my first and how wrong I was. Similar to how you would think of putting two wooden pieces together. Bit freaked to say the leasthate to have 2-3 week set back. He has written and lectured on this topic in the United States and is considered an authority in the management of bunion deformity. Now that Im in air walking boot, he did say to take it easy with WBing since area is already stressed/sore and not to over due it. Conventional foot surgery can be extremely debilitating. my surgery Thursday the 10th and I touched ground twice since then, it wasn't painful but I'm alittle concerned cause I have screws in my foot both where the bunion was and tailors bunion was. Just a day or so after 2 weeks, caught the curb of one step on the scooter, instinctively forced injured side down to catch myself (probably instinct to protect my head from hitting ground). I am scared I may have torn my repaired tendon. It's harder to ride the knee scooter with the hard cast but I guess I'll get used to it. How are you? Was supposed to see him 1/17 to hopefully begin PT and PWB. Finding this blog gave me a sense of relief! First of all, dont force yourself into activities that can harm you, especially for the first 2-3 weeks after the surgery. There are multiple techniques, but all involve cutting the bones and repositioning them with metal screws to straighten the big toe and reduce the bump on the side of the foot. In both cases I experienced the same electric tingle that has been described in previous posts, though not much pain. Given your description of events, I would be very surprised if youve done any real harm. I was vacuuming out the car in the garage and went around the car to fast and down I went and extended my surgery leg out! He said he tried the suture kit to start, but it didnt hold, so he made another incision and sewed it up old school, whatever that means. Been doing the double and assisted single heel lifts, balancing on my bad foot passing a weight left to right and try to remain balanced for 30 seconds or more. I feel very dumb. How did it turn out ? They have been very reassuring and I would still be panicking if I had not found this page. All in all I'd say things couldn't be going better. I was terrified that I might have ruined the whole process! After I read this post I calmed down a little bit and the twitching has subsided. Yikes! Had a fall a week ago with no damage. It scared me quite a bit but reading these calmed me a little. I had a full ruptured Achilles Tendon that was operated on about 3 weeks ago. I do have a little tingle in my toes which is scaring me. I have my follow up in two days Im hoping I didnt do anything to ruin my progress. They will get you answer one way or another! I am in my third week of pt. I am 7 days post op and slipped today turning on the scooter and tapped my injured foot down. I have to travel out of town to my hospital, so I decided to wait it out. Thanks everyone for the posts! I retired 2 years ago and have been remodeling our house so looking forward to the day I can continue. Right now my achilles is in no pain. That day, my foot really hurt; it had actually almost stopped hurting before the fall. Initially there was an incredible amount of pain, took off the boot and the wrap to ensure I didnt tear the stitches open. Full weight on foot before falling to the ground. I have a little throbbing at the incision site right now, but I assume the pain will be less in the morning. Im in my 4 week post-op and yet in the cast. I actually had another fall yesterday believe it or not. I gotta say i feel A LOT better,and have hope! Had my surgery on 8/5 for a full rupture on day four I did exactly what Greg did last night I did exactly what Neil did too! With a collective experience of over thirty years of helping patients with lower leg, foot and ankle problems, the Foot and Ankle Service of the Rubin Institute is one of the leading treatment centers for foot and ankle conditions in the United States. No swelling unless Im on my feet for a long period of time. Saw the doc today and all was well after the mishap. Felt a ton of pain but no ripping feeling; more like a tough pull from my calf to my Achilles. Good luck to everyone on this road to recovery! Despite my description, he said theres a low chance of a re-rerupture, but to have me come in Monday (2 days later). office. When I pressed him on it, he said that my particular tear was in a bad place and he wanted to go extra slow with it. He said the likelihood of a re-tear in a hard cast being fixed in some plantarflexion was highly unlikely and even more so being 4 weeks post-op. I had a ligament reconstruction surgery, so everything is supposed to be tight. For those going through this ordeal, remember that everything after the surgery is positive progress. Two days later and had a second scooter fall with full weight down on my bad leg. No pain. At my follow up to get my sutures removed, the doc checked everything out and all was fine. I was still in the Jones splint. I was very glad that I was able to find this thread to give me a bit of reassurance. i'm feeling extremely blessed today and just relief that the fall didn't cause any damage. The screw head is approx 2-3mm above the bone, so that small area can create swelling and discomfort to the top of the foot. Fingers crossed hoping its not re-ruptured. That area is tender. I feel encouraged. It was painful when it happened, but no pain after that. Its going to be a long few months. lost my balance and my foot hit the floor. Everyone says theyll follow up and never do. no x-ray's for me. Anyway, this group was a big help in keeping me from getting to down about my accident yesterday. Ill do what they tell me but its such a slow process. Armor always on! Im slated for my next docs appointment in a couple weeks, but may try to get in earlier so they can take a look to see whether I have done any damage. It is a weird feeling. Most are able to walk within a few days of surgery. What to Look for in a Shoe to Wear After Bunion Surgery?Arch Support. With adequate arch support, youll find it much easier to increase your mobility while decreasing the amount of pain you feel when moving.Adjustability. Finding a pair of post-op shoes that you can easily adjust and navigate around your bandages is one of the most critical things.Rocker Bottom Shoes. Extra Depth. Rounder Toe-Boxes. More items It hurt like crazy when I did it, but I immediately elevated and iced it and the pain dissipated. 80 -90% better after surgery is a home run. Again the surgery is like 36 Hours ago. So how does the tendon feel today? not sure if it's related. I was told not to worry and I had recently been give permission to apply weight to heel of foot but no walking . The pain is probably from the trauma of it. Will try to update after dr appointment. Hopefully i didnt damage my tendon or wound. I have my follow up in two days. The typical recovery duration after bunion surgery is 6 weeks to 6 months, depending on the amount of soft tissue and bone affected. Full recovery may take as long as 1 year. When you are showering or bathing, the foot has to be kept covered to keep the stitches dry. Stitches are eliminated after 7 to 21 days. I was worrying too about getting out ahead of the rush. Luckily in my fall i didn't wind up moving or fracturing the bone that was realigned. I'm just trying to be extra careful! You may even feel a sensation of something embedded under the skin. I am 12 days post op and just had a pretty scary fall. Im guessing the pain is from is from the trauma of putting weight on it. Surgeons prefer not using screws that will hold the bunion correction in only a few cases. It happened to me as well getting on my scooter 8 days post surgery. Id love to ice it, but the current semi-soft cast is too thick to have ice do any good. Just gotta trust the process and keep doing my physio exercises. Once you are comfortable, you can go home with your chosen companion. Now, already with a good job and stable life, I decided to get back to sports. I cant pull my foot too far back towards my body which makes me think that I still have everything is tact from my surgery? I Had a similar scare as all of you about 3 & a half weeks post surgery. Throbbing and sore today. I have been running my fingers up and down the tendon and it feels fine. So I went in for my initial assessment for PT and 4 week post op with my surgeon. Hi all, Im 14 days post op and in a cast and just about an hour ago I lost balance on my scooter and fell on my nwb leg. 3rd patient in my surgeons 16 year career that this happened to. If you closely follow your foot and ankle surgeon's instructions, you can help minimize pain and swelling after your bunion surgery. Do you enjoy reading about celebrities? If I had to guess, Id say I didnt re-rupture it, but it was definitely enough of a fall to freak me out. Glad you are doing better! But you are healed now. Hopefully you will find that you are fine as well, but the best thing is to check it out with your dr. because at least you can stop worrying and wondering. I felt a pain and a stretching sensation that went up into my upper calf, but no pop or tearing that I could discern. I am PWB now in a new cast but had to call my doctor this morning because my heel is very sore and I am worried that the cast is rubbing on it. I was certain something went wrong with the amount of pain I felt. My tear was just above my ankle, roughly in the middle. Ive also heard that if you re-rupture, you would hear and feel that snap again just like what happened during your original rupture. It took me FOREVER to find these posts, but im so glad i did! Not an expert on crutches yet obviously. I also felt that pop that you described. The fact is these casts and boots are meant to be sturdy, Its human reaction to use our legs to break a fall. Add me to the slip list. this is the best thread i have ever read. It was painful. Called the doctor and he told he thinks i am fine but i am stressing the hell out. I am down to two or three pain pills a day.y wrist is still a little sore , but I've been wearing a brace for support. All was great, pain subsiding seven days out and my knee scooter caught the edge of a rug in the kitchen and down goes Frazier! I was able to see my surgeon at noon, after many nervous minutes and concern on his part, he was able to confirm that the Achilles was still continuous, and attached. but now I'm 2.5 months post op and I'm experiencing a lot of pain on the top of my foot. Good luck! Anyway at some point I put down the wrong foot! The shock, trauma, and pain are the main things you feel and you arent expecting so thats what you have to deal with. The stitches were not harmed, the wound healed nicely, and there was no swelling. The dr. said to use pain meds and contact him in a few days. The surgeon suspects it was scar tissue that i felt tearing. Anyone else have that feeling? Patient aims to help the world proactively manage its healthcare, supplying evidence-based information on a wide range of medical and health topics to patients and health professionals. I saw the Dr and everything was / is still ok. Im in the boot during the day and normally have to sleep in a splint, but have not been the past few nights. Just contact us to book your appointment, and were sure youll find all the answers. Will let you know more on Monday! Read our editorial policy. I'm currently on the couch crying out of fear! Great to hear youre doing well, Muhammed. Thanks for asking after me. A good clinician will be able to tell a lot. It's amazing how quickly you can lose muscle strength by inactivity which is what has happened to my right leg now. I can still wiggle my toes and slightly move my ankle. The pain is most likely a result of muscles that havent been used in a while taking weight, you know? Our nationally recognized foot and ankle specialists offer the most advanced podiatric care with the highest success rates in the nation. Your doctor will be less in the United States accidentally stepped on foot after bunion surgery correct bunions minimally... 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