accidentally stepped on foot after bunion surgery

over the past several days ive felt my foot healing as far as pain goes, the pain wednesday morning had subsided and i didnt feel the need to use my pain meds any morehowever about 2 hours ago i lost balance on my crutches and i completely stepped on my right foot (with boot) with all my weight about 2 times rather quickly before my bf caught me luckily he was near by. To ensure successful bunion surgery recovery: A surgical operation to cut a bone is called an osteotomy. I can still wiggle my toes and slightly move my ankle. Im now 10 days post op from the second repair. I pressed my doc for a PT referral which he did, and first PT session is this Friday. 3 weeks post op, completely ruptured my Achilles. What type of anesthesia is involved? Bunion surgery wound care. Wednesday will be my 3rd PT appointment. I am more cognizant of the incision point than before, but no real pain. I realize it takes time but I can hardly stand sitting still and not doing anything. Minimally invasive surgery on 6/14 10 days later stitches came out and it re-ruptured that night. How did it turn out ? This was certainly a relief to find this forum but I am a little concerned. He did use a flat stone with muscle cream and worked the tendon and scar tissue. I just got the walking boot on September 21. Im relieved to read someones experience at least not ending negatively. Will be calling the doctor when we get back home. Going faster than I should have, tripped, landed HARD on the air cast. Its not constant. A bit worried, and wondering if I should call the doc or wait a few day till the 6th. Im really thankful I found this blog. After that hubby banned me from crutches so I got good at maneuvering all over the house, up and down small steps and our staircase, on my knee scooter. Im a little worried I did some damage or worse re-tore the Achilles. No complications with my first surgery, but I was going into it super fit and flexible. Am now 4 weeks post surgery. I am seeing my doctor in a few days but I am terribly worried that I screwed the whole thing up. Any update? You may be givencrutches or a stick to help you get around your physical therapistwill teach you how to use these and how to safely get up and down thestairs before you are discharged. Posted No swelling unless Im on my feet for a long period of time. Thankful for this blog. I fear that there are a lot of people re rupturing. it's starting to hit me now that surgery is November 7th! i have a Had full tear of Achilles. Its going to be a long few months. He did confirm that if the tear had been in a better place, he wouldve been fine with PT now. Sounds like this has happened to plenty of people - anything I should stress about?? About 10 days in - been in a splint since surgery. I think that reading the experiences of others helps give you the mental strength required to continue after this injury. Its an annoying injury. About 8 days post repair of a full Achilles tear, my crutch sipped and I caught myself with the injured foot (in a splint, not a hard cast). After I read this post I calmed down a little bit and the twitching has subsided. Typically intubation and heavy anesthesia is not needed for this type of procedure. Hello fellow Achilles warriors. I have an appointment tomorrow and Im crossing my fingers that everything is alright. So I went in for my initial assessment for PT and 4 week post op with my surgeon. Its always good to get a hold of your doc in cases like this. I was in immense pain and agony and it felt like a ripping and tingling sensation, and the paranoid side of me was thinking I pray to god I didnt just re-tear my achilles after all my progress! I had to wait 2 days to see my doctor as I was getting ready to be placed in a boot and the anxiety ate me alive lol. The surgeon will then correct the big toe joint using screws or pins. This thread has been very helpful. I go to dr Tuesday to get staples out and get a hard cast..hopefully, mine will turn out as well as most of the others! Yikes nwb is tough! I have my 2 week post op appointment with my doctor in 2 days and will explain what happened to my doctor. 13 days post-op, sutures removed yesterday and fiberglass cast applied. 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. WebThe goal of correcting a failed bunion repair, using a procedure called revision surgery, I had my Surgery on June 5th by the 8th I had a scooter and started to get around the house. UPDATE: Called the Drs. 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. My surgeon wasnt very concerned about the slip- I texted him right after it happened. Finally starting to gain strength and am I put about 80% weight on injured leg while doing leg raises. Im praying I did not re-tear my Achilles. I missed my scooter when trying to get on and fell over it. After about 15 minutes or so the shooting pain was gone and my pain level was back to my normal. I do have a little tingle in my toes which is scaring me. I was less than two weeks post op. I hate running even more now. Ask our community of thousands of members your health questions, and learn from others experiences. Doc said that everything was fine, and that healing was going well, Light stretching and so on. I have two really shallow stairs that lead up to a larger staircase on the right that takes me upstairs. Rick, nice to have you and LeahMichelle to compare notes with since were all going through it about the same time. Im in my 4 week post-op and yet in the cast. This procedure affects the balance of the patient and also changes the anatomy of the foot. dont stress. I did something similar even earlier in my recovery, twice. I pretty much blacked out and started vomiting from the pain. Should I worry? The weight was probably on for less than 1 second before I quickly caught my balance. Maybe my head is playing games with and I am very worried that I have re-ruptured my Achilles. I spent the day with it elevated (was most of the time anyway) icing behind the knee and freaking out that I'd just ruined the surgery. I was still in a soft cast, and my ankle definitely moved forward a lot. After reading these comments I do feel a little bit better. It still hurts like hell 30 minutes later.. have it elevated and have taken pain meds. 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. Were you OK when you went to the doctor? I stupidly put my NWB foot down, NO BOOT, just bare foot to the floor putting weight down on it. I completely ruptured the Archilles tendon in my left foot. I followed Dr orders exactly as far as no weight bearing and keeping it elevated. I am 7 days post op and slipped today turning on the scooter and tapped my injured foot down. I didnt hear a pop, but I felt quite a stretch and alot of pain and tingling in the foot/ankle. My knee and the hard part of the splint took the weight but Im still so scared I injured my Achilles again. Had detach reattach surgery today am in splint & slipped with scooter. To prove you're a person (not a spam script), type the security word shown in the picture. 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. Initially there was an incredible amount of pain, took off the boot and the wrap to ensure I didnt tear the stitches open. PT said I should be crutch free by Saturday! Pain better now have appt tomorrow so hoping for no Wow this is the blog Ive been looking for. Thanks to all of those who have posted the messages on their experiences and outcomes! Webover the past several days ive felt my foot healing as far as pain goes, the pain Both continued to get worse the rest of day. Of course, I was on my knee scooter today after showering and heading to put my boot back on when my dog was playing and bumped me. 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. Stumbled this evening and put full weight on nwb leg. I guess I figured there will be some pain and aches along this recovery. I was told not to worry and I had recently been give permission to apply weight to heel of foot but no walking . no x-ray's for me. Similar to how you would think of putting two wooden pieces together. Patient is a UK registered trade mark. I considered my fall to be pretty big, and I put a lot of weight down for a second or 2, so i hope this can calm anyone who had a mild fall and is worried. Its always best to check with your doctor, but I wouldnt worry yourself too much. Happy healing!! he mentioned to me that if something had moved or been fractured id have to go into surgery asap to fix it. Theres a lot of angst that goes into this healing process, but keep hanging in there - theres a light at the end of the tunnel! Bunions are actually rarely just an overgrowth of bone. Reading this makes me feel better about what just happened. I was hopping from my scooter to a chair when I tripped and instintively put down my NWB foot to catch myself. Has any one else every had this happen? Like davidk said above, I think it was the calf muscle contracting. Is there a chance I ruined the outcome of the procedure? !Also nice to know im not traveling through this shit storm alone. Accidents happen. ive emailed my dr but its basically 3 am here. Also, avoid shoes that pressure the top of your foot. accidentally stepped on foot after bunion surgerytyrone smith obituary. Also the cast and stocking are black so I have no idea how to tell for sure. Ive also heard that if you re-rupture, you would hear and feel that snap again just like what happened during your original rupture. Seems ok but dont want to compromise healing. I am 12 days post op and just had a pretty scary fall. Had a fall a week ago with no damage. The corrective surgery for bunion is known as a metatarsal osteotomy or bunionectomy. Put weight on the leg, and felt a burning sensation in the back. In a couple of days I will go back to the doctor to get another hard cast. I was so happy to find this blog. Sounds like a great plan. 90% tear at the top at the muscle playing tennis. minimal scars. Of course I put my non weight bearing foot down to catch my self as I was falling to the ground. Most are able to walk within a few days of surgery. I had my hard cast taken off about a week, but it had an extreme sharp edge on it that went against my calf and had to come off, so i was put in a boot. If you have more questions, please come to my site and check it out! 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. The back of my leg and my heel are tingling and I just had the feeling. i originally plan on waiting a year for it to heal up then doing my other foot. Hello, thought I would post hair after having a bit of an incident this afternoon; like many others had a slight imbalance on my knee scooter and reflected using my surgical leg to balance myself for a quick second. Last night one of my crutches slipped out from under me and I naturally landed on the injured leg, putting weight on the front of the boot under the toes. Rob, I agree with Rick - lots of people experience a little slip during that period and its scary to think you might have screwed up (I had the same experience). 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. There is no need to worry about your recovery well make sure everything goes smoothly and that you dont experience any problems with bunion surgery screws. Had surgery on 4-9 pain has been bad nwb so so Im in a hard boot. Shaving the bunion bump can be an effective treatment for an older individual with a mild bunion deformity. Also, they will ensure long-lasting correction without the possibility of the bunion coming back. Once I realized my foot could take it, it became much easier. My concern isnt a tear, but rather being scared to have stretched the tendon. I had some intense pain in the Achilles and a stretching sensation but no pop. This morning I lost my balance and fell off my scooter, dull weight in my injured leg with my aircast boot on. The longer you leave it the harder it gets. This has been a bad mental experience for me as Im used to working around the house all day long, now I can barely do anything. I couldnt sleep just worried about having to undergo surgery again and reading all these stories. Brain thank you. Now the tendon doesnt hurt, but it hurts a bit higher up, I guess near the calf muscle. Im much more slower in my movements now and am limiting myself a lot more. Katie is now said to be learning to walk again following the latest procedure. Heel shifting, bond grafting, plates and screws. Also I may be losing my insurance soon. I have pretty good range of motion. Still very weak. lost my balance and my foot hit the floor. Inserting hardware is an imperfect science because everyone displaces stress differently on their feet, so what might work for one person may cause pain with another. The pain is totally gone now, and all seems back to normal, so Im going to assume that no damage has been done. And the most frequent treatment for bunions is this one. not moderated or reviewed by doctors and so you should not rely on opinions or advice given by other users in I know not everyone is as fortunate as I am to have this kind of help. Conventional foot surgery can be extremely debilitating. There was immediate pain and tightness as if I had over extended the Achilles and I immediately sat down and raised the leg up. 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. The former glamour model had screws and metal plates fitted as part of treatment for such at the time. 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. Felt a painful tearing sensation. I tell you, it was the worst pain I have ever felt in my life. I wish you luck in getting yourself ready in a quick like fashion for your 2nd surgery. Ill report back next Wed at my post-op appointment on if there were any ramifications to my scooter incident today. Now, already with a good job and stable life, I decided to get back to sports. My foot is doing a lot better. 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. https://patient.info/forums/discuss/any-one-else-fall-on-their-foot-after-having-a-bunionectomy-5-days-ago--682550. Hopefully i didnt damage my tendon or wound. I spoke with the doctor by phone, as my Splint is looser due to calf atrophy. new orleans paddle boat to zoo; who has an eagle patronus; apple cider vinegar went up my nose; My concern is my cast is very loose already, and for some reason the ball of my foot near the toe is not and was not covered to prevent my toes from pushing up during an accidental slip. Sharing my story since Ive been helped by all the other stories here: 10 days after my surgery I put my full weight on the leg while I was in a cast. And you can setup your own blog if you want to share your journey with us and those who follow. so you feel pain for sure because youre not used to feeling anything, but it seems like the only way to re-rupture is for that tendon to actually go through a longer range of motion than it is ready to. As far as I know there are no metal pieces in my foot. But I think it is why my foot has healed so quickly and without pain or complications. I thought all that work healing, elevating, icing, for nothing! I was recommended to only put 25% of my weight on it and to not to walk on it yet , as my physical therapy should begin next week . Should I buy a night splint or something? Just contact us to book your appointment, and were sure youll find all the answers. It is a weird feeling. And one of the most important things to have in mind is to find the best possible doctor because dealing with some screw problems can easily turn this non-invasive procedure into disaster and cause even bigger problems after bunion surgery. Sitting now with my leg elevated. Been massaging it through out the day and seems to help. Do call your doctor tomorrow if you are still worried about your foot. I am in a walking boot and air brace at night. Rick, I also had a complete rupture and the doc told me it was shredded too. Im currently in a lot of pain and really worried! But is rarely the right choice for most bunions. @paul. Thanks for asking after me. WebAccidentally put full weight on my foot Follow Posted 4 years ago, 4 users are following. They have not put me in any PT yet either. Either recurrence or overcorrection may require a second operation . Ice is also essential. The nature of a bunion is not just a bump. I have been running my fingers up and down the tendon and it feels fine. I went in to see him and he touched everywhere and checked and there were no gaps or anything and he said I was fine. After, I had a throbbing pain in my lower calf that lasted about 20 minutes. what danger signs should I look for? After about 2 hrs I got up to use knee scooter and there was definitely more pain at incision as well as tingling in my foot. I have been lightly limping around the house with extreme caution without it through out my day. What Is It Like to Have Cataract Surgery? Im sure there is a lesson to be learned from this but Im frustrated. I fould that keeping the leg elevated and using ice periodically also really helped keep the swelling down over the first several weeks. People mostly do it that arent taking recovery slowly and seriously. They said as long as there isnt pain the next day (or that it isnt getting worse) and you dont feel any deformities in your Achilles area, you are fine. Let me know how it goes with you. Read Also: 50 Foot 12 Gauge Extension Cord. I wouldnt worry. Shes said to be awaiting more treatment on the other foot. I took off my boot and checked my incision point which was now covered in Seri strips since the sutures were out. I am happy I was able to read the stories on this page. I did LV. Egton Medical Information Systems Limited. If youre worried about possible problems, you can talk to a specialist at LuxeFoot Surgery clinic. Dont risk re-rupturing your tendon. Im still nervous as of today as my 2 week follow up is on the 17th. For more severe cases, the soft tissue must be further disturbed. Hoping I didnt re-rupture, but it didnt feel like it. Glad to find these posts. I have a bivalve fiberglass cast and I am 2.5 weeks post surgery and had an accident yesterday. Its has been a month since my peroneol surgery and i got my stitches out today. Like you all, I had instant shock, but its since went away. Had Kidner procedure 2 plus weeks ago to remove accessory navicular bone and reattach tendon. Registered in England and Wales. 2023 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. When my cast was removed three days later, it was still tight. Unless they say its more of a deal with the pain and slowly work it type deal. 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. Paul, I am still NWB. It happened to me as well getting on my scooter 8 days post surgery. Happy to say Im done with physical therapy. Im in a cast for another 3 weeks till I see the doc to get it off. It will be 10 weeks after my first surgery. Therefore, just shaving the bump helps some, but comes with a high rate of recurrence. Managed to sleep it off and this morning there is just a dull throbbing. I immediately went inside and iced it down. Said no gaps in tendon and could see calf movement when moving foot into dorsiflexion so repair still intact. Let us know how it goes. I didn't have any problems then. Rick, The doc removed one of the two heel lifts in my boot today so im getting a bit of a stretch now. OF course i was very careful in the beginning, but now im walking pretty well in it (Im almost at 6 weeks post op now). This takes slightly longer if you have a general anaesthetic rather than an ankle block. ive followed the drs instructions to elevate and ice consistently. But I blame a recent spurt in running. 10 days post surgery after a complete rupture. for being 2.5 months post op are you able to walk again with no problem? For those going through this: stay positive and take it one day at a time. Came down south for the holidays, my kids got scooters for Xmas so Jackass me was outside with them and scooting alongside. Thanks, amethyst , for your concern. I emailed surgeon and left VM with nurse but no call back yet. Im now 8 weeks out and able to walk in a boot unassisted. Physio has given me some low pressure exercises to do daily and is encouraging me to put around 10% of pressure on the injured leg, when I walk. As such, doing complete nwb feels impossible. Has anyone experienced what Amanda and I have gone through? Medication (which I had been off) helped with the pain it was still painful but lessened with meds which was what they told me to look for. (I never received an email when I requested a password change). I had a post op check 4 days later, and everything looked good. Im really worried Im on my 3rd week and I slipped from the scooter and put my weight for a second or two on my foot. I feel very dumb. Thanks again, wish me luck. I see your point about walking without the boot this far out. Felt something that didnt feel like pain but more like an electric shock. As long as you have that boot on your good to go. Figured Id check back here. I havent seen many stories exactly like mine on here so Im hoping you guys can make me feel better about what happened. In order to avoid possible problems, there are a few rules you should follow. 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. Had ankle reconstruction 2 days ago sent home early as they dont like keeping people in due to Covid. WebIn 2010, a study in the Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery was the first to demonstrate that She was spotted with a bandage on her foot last week whilst leaving the doctors. My docs office hasnt returned my call yet so Im hoping thats a good thing. They can put their entire weight on their affected foot with only the assistance of a surgical boot. Hopefully dodged a bullet. over a year ago. This site was much more helpful to me than any others. Just felt a tingling and a little pressure- no real pain but have been worried I messed it up. I am 13 days post op (supposed to be getting my stitches out today), I was on my knee scooter last night and fell. Significant bunion recurrences that cause problems and require further surgery are much less common. Hi Everyone - jumping on to share my experience. This too shall pass. Bunions are painful, unsightly, and mysterious. healing process cycle after tailor bunion surgery, Simultaneous hammertoe and bunion surgery - how long for rec. I am five weeks post op, and have had a couple of incidents with the knee scooter. It did feel much better afterwards. May God grant you a swift recovery. I took pain medications and anti-inflammatories and the next day I woke up and Im not nearly and any kind of pain. I have my follow up in 4 days. Put me in a big boot, stitches out on Thursday. Noticed a small bump off to the side of my tendon by the incision. I had a full Achilles tendon rupture, I am now 2 weeks 5 days post op. No pain, but a severe stretching feeling. 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 youre mine October 18, and the year was right in the muscle. But these slips and falls are common and usually ok when in a cast/splint/boot, it would seem. With the boot/splint, it just cant move that much. Instinctively I fully extended my bad leg and used only my heel to plant. I was just hoping that the pop feeling I felt was my incision and maybe part of a stitch? The main reason I am worrisome is the pain is mostly in my heal where my sutures are reconnecting my tendon. Now flash forward to 3 weeks post op I am out of the cast and now in the big boot. Im glad that I found this blog though. While trying to get into the house with crutches I fell on cement step forward the pain was excruciating! Its just a really weird feeling. This thread has really made me feel better about what happened and eased my fear of reinjuring my tendon. Sign up for all the best celeb news from the Mirrorhere. Felt a whole lot of pain and burning. WebFoot Irritation From Retained Hardware. I loosen it when Im sitting or laying, but any other time its strapped in. I was wearing the surgical boot at the time of my accident so I suppose there was some support but I remember putting quite a bit of pressure on my toes at the time. I wish everyone the best of luck. was very encouraging and relieving. I am scared that I loosened all my ligaments and will need surgery again. Wishing you all a speedy recovery! She hasnt had any of the types of fall or dramatic slips described by many on this blog. They are said to have been removed from her left foot this month. Thanks everyone! I had them take a pic and it looked like shredded pork in there. New bleeding occured. Hello Megan! I was shocked . The tendon still appears to be intact, though I do have what appears to be a marble-sized knot on the tendon right below the bottom of the surgical incision. I was hopping up on a bar stool and accidentally tapped the casted foot on the ground. I feel encouraged. Two days later and had a second scooter fall with full weight down on my bad leg. I retired 2 years ago and have been remodeling our house so looking forward to the day I can continue. As I get more mobile, I keep reminding myself to take care and slow down if I start rushing. Hey Brian i posted last month on September 13th. Everything seems to feel the same back there so hopefully nothing crazy happened. And if you do it right you will be 100%. over a year ago. Most patients will experience discomfort for three to five days. 9 hours later and I still have pain in my leg. I have been lucky and not fallen on my foot yet but have had some near misses! Do not copy or redistribute in any form! I felt a pop. alexander813 Keep me informed of your progress and what the doc says about PT. I told the doctor about the slip and he was completely unconcerned. But I know a lot of people fall and slip during the during the nwb stage! accidentally stepped on foot after surgeryconnectwise knowledge base Rick, I bet you will be just fine. Immediately after I put he warp and boot back on elevated and iced it, but for the remainder of the night and into this morning the tightness in the back of calf and heel have me so worries that I really messed something up.. so frustrated with myself. 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! Im two week post surgery and I was getting out of my car and lost balance. What happened is that i was getting out of the bathroom and i lost balance and i accidentally put weight on my injured leg , i did hear something but not on my operated area but on my foot , i did not feel pain at the time as i quickly picked it up but it was really stiff . Back to square one. I am 12 days post op and I was getting up from a chair, lost my balance and put my full weight on the injured leg. Perhaps this post will Allow others going through this similar life of purgatory to receive a little rest. After many tears and painkillers later, I was sure I reruptured my achilles. I know that this is a less common rupture so I wonder if anyone else had this particular surgery and accident. Osteoarthritis (wear and tear arthritis) is not alleviated by surgery. Plus I have two smaller kids that like to come into our beds in the middle of the night so I would rather be safe. I had a similar scare like yours earlier on where it felt like a muscle stretch gone a bit too far. I fully raptured my Achilles tendon. Still, it's a big worry. WebI'm sure the numbness will go away in time. Slight sprain. I have to travel out of town to my hospital, so I decided to wait it out. I had a bunionectomy on my left foot Tuesday..it's now Sunday. I have my follow up in two days Im hoping I didnt do anything to ruin my progress. So hard to grasp the loss of my independence and ability to do my usual activities. I have my athletic shoes with orthotics on my (better) foot all day. I actually had another fall yesterday believe it or not. Everyone says theyll follow up and never do. Thanks! I guess Ive just been really fortunate because I had very little swelling and really no pain to speak of. These are nice and wide so there is no pressure through the foot, and often have a special wedge under the heel to help you not to put any weight through the front of your foot during the initial phase of bunion surgery recovery. However, nearly all, including me, dont tear or re-rupture their Achilles tendon as a result. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. While not the topic of discussion on this post, I was expecting that I would be immobilized in a boot without putting weight on my foot for a lot longer. It was pretty quick but still left me feeling traumatized. 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. I Survived An Eating Disorder. Id love to ice it, but the current semi-soft cast is too thick to have ice do any good. I have it elevated. Currently have my leg propped up and ice being applied. Might be that youre testing your Achilles more than i am though. Looking for some feedback/advice. It literally almost brought me to tears. The same thing happened to me but I wanted to post here to ease somebodys fears hopefully. I had my right food done on 8/27 (Lapidus Fusion, Modified McBride and Akin Osteotomy) and will be getting my left foot done on 11/7 (same procedures). Hey Rick, congrats on weening off the boot. Recurrence may happen if the bunion isnt fully corrected at the time of surgery or if the wrong bunion procedure was used. I tried to catch myself with my injured foot but that didnt quite go as planned. That area is tender. Have hard cast on, lost my balance and for a couple of seconds hopped on toe touch foot. The Dr made a new, very supportive orthotic for that foot just before my surgery. The information you shared was useful. One time I felt a ripping and the second time just pain in the tendon and toes (pain the first time too). Are you not yet FWB in your boot? Smart to have the DR check it out just incase! Eric_Mark_1 hello,, I'm on week 3 of bunion surgery, I tripped while using the stairs and put full weight on my affected leg, it's been 12 hours and I still feel swelling on feet bottom and sometimes pressure against the operated area. While that is comparing a negative with a less negative thought it truly is helpful to keep that in mind. But you are healed now. No foot, toe, or ankle cast is not required. Im 64 and 225 pounds and put all my weight down early on. WebThe amount of pain experienced after bunion surgery is different from one person to the next. Mental fortitude is definitely tested but all I can do is look forward and be positive. Its beyond frustrating, but what Im realizing after speaking with my doctor and reading posts here is that the boots, casts or splints do a good job of protected the Achilles. Im guessing the pain is from is from the trauma of putting weight on it. The reality TV star, 44, is understood to have undergone an operation earlier this month to remove metal work that had been inserted into her foot around two years ago. i was using the scooter with no boot and list my balance and put all my weight on the surgery foot. I know Im pushing things everyday even though I have the fear of a new rupture like the Dr. Noman Siddiqui was one of the first surgeons in the United States to correct bunions through minimally invasive bunion correction. And the first stages of bone healing happen once the bones are squeezed together. Im curious to hear how your walking is now versus when you just started. I am a week in post surgery and I am in a splint. I think I rolled it some when I also instinctively collapsed my foot inwards some to avoid putting weight on it as I fell. WebShree Jeewan Hospital, 67/1, New Rohtak Road, Nearby Liberty Cinema, Delhi, India Mine hurt like heck after I fell on it, but since the pain went away I wasnt too concerned that I did anything serious. The surgeon has two options for internal or external fixation after the osteotomy. Im also going to ask to start PT, even though the doc doesnt really think its needed. In fact mine stayed tight, almost to the point of a mild cramp for days. THANK YOU SO MUCH for these posts. Sorry you have to start over again on the recovery road. The recovery itself can take up to six weeks, but the entire healing process may last for up to six months. Let me know how your Thursday appt goes. Ill find out Thursday if there was damage. She opted to wear a pair of open-toe sliders, which likely provided a bit more comfort than alternative footwear would have done. Well, the good news is that I saw my surgeon today, and although Im a bit banged up and bruised, my protective boot did its job and saved me from rerupturing my achilles. Im a bit concerned that I caused some damage or re ruptured the tendon and will call my doctor on Monday to see what he says. Very comforted to find this thread and the shocking number of us that have experienced similar knee scooter or crutch mishaps. Feels like its getting stronger day to day. Wish me the best! You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site. Have a 2 wk follow up in 2 days/ hopefully everything will be ok. Hi, my name is Denis and Im 27 years old. Thank you for providing a quality article. The doctor said I stretched my tendon, and that I must make sure to keep my foot pronated in the boot, no PT of any sort for the next week. NOT TORN!!! I was told a minimum of 56 days NWB. Its an incredible source of reassurance. Two weeks after surgery and just had the experience of falling off my scooter and intstictively trying to stop myself by putting out my bad foot. It took me FOREVER to find these posts, but im so glad i did! I lost my balance a bit and put my toes down on the grass and then immediately kind of collapsed my body so I didnt put too much weight. I had my doc visit today and all was good with my achilles! Otherwise, ice, elevate, and rest as much as possible. Good luck to everyone on this road to recovery! I was in a splint for 2 weeks, then a hard cast. Just gonna take it one day at a time, but I cant wait to start walking again lol. I'd love to have others to communicate with. Turns out I sprained my ankle, but did not injure the tendon. as being in breach of those terms. Hes 2 hours away. I had a similar scare last night while getting out of the shower. This is generally the moderate stage of the development of a bunion. they hurt all the time, even when i have no shoes on. Before surgery, you and your surgeon will discuss your health, activity levels and any other factors that could affect your recovery. So sorry you had to have a 2nd surgery Heather! Im about 7 weeks out of the boot now, and able to walk 2-3 miles without stopping. Saturday I stubbed toe using knee scooter, lost my balance and fell. Great to hear youre doing well, Muhammed. September 13, 2014 at 4:29 pm and is filed under Uncategorized. My doctor said if your waking boot or cast is on during a fall, there is only the smallest of chances of a rerupture of because those things both are made to keep your foot immobile, keeping the tendon from stretching. I just read your story! I'm nervous because my right leg looks like a twig due to inactivity and I can't walk yet. For another data point, I did the same thing 4-5 days ago. Just want to post my story in case others discover this thread looking for some information. I am in pain but more worried I did damage. I had my surgery and am in splint, friend accidentally hit my toes when giving me a pillow and I felt pain through my lower leg for a few seconds called my mother who has had this surgery before and said should be fine, after all, if our toes were a major issue they would have them covered and not let them stick out. Was moving around the house with my crutches, and one of my crutches gave way after I placed it on a piece of material that was lying on the floor tiles. If so, you are very likely to be fine. I have my follow up in two days. Hopefully I didnt re injure my Achilles. That said, definitely worth seeing your orthopedist to get a clear picture. Appointment today. my foot now feels numb and i cant really feel much around where the sutures are i can still feel my other toes though. Anyone else have that feeling? he says since each day I have pushed things even more. Just spoke with my doctor. How was it the first time you stepped on it? While its always risky to draw conclusions with a sample of one, I do think that the casts and boots do a great job of providing protection. Good luck. It is mostly noticeable when I've been up a bit and it swells. Thank you so much for these replies - they are very reassuring. I hope ALL OF YOU have the best recovery possible, and thanks so much for sharing!! A few tiny incisions are made in the bones by the surgeon. But It hurt really bad for a few minutes but I popped a pain pill. Will try to update after dr appointment. The dr. said to use pain meds and contact him in a few days. Stay strong and positive. The corrective surgery for bunion is known as a metatarsal osteotomy or Bunion Removal (Bunionectomy): Preparing For Surgery and post OP recovery. Right foot forward, left foot back. it seems like the boot/splint just prevent your leg from moving enough to actually re-rupture. And my foot is not almost completely motioning. Right now 4 hrs later it still stings burns. She has difficulty getting out of chairs and cannot hop when using crutches. I had archilles tendon and calcanel exostectomy 2 weeks ago. Hi Serge you will be fine. I felt a pain and a stretching sensation that went up into my upper calf, but no pop or tearing that I could discern. Successful bunion surgery recovery is largely down to how well you follow your surgeons advice. WebI had bunion surgery 4 weeks ago, age 63, I have fallen off my knee scooter several times, so Ive decided to quit using it altogether. I see my Dr. on the 13th looking forward to what Ill share my Oops! story here as well and report any follow up. I still have some months until I return to normal activity, but the small victories are keeping me positive. I was first in a cast for 2 weeks and have now been in a moon boot for 1 week, still on crutches NWB. Our patients benefit from our team-centered approach with world-renowned surgeons and specialized physician assistants, nurses and physical therapists. Someone to chat with a little about what's going on would be great. Katie Price was spotted leaving the doctors just days ago with a bandage on her left foot, after undergoing surgery on it recently as part of her recovery from an old injury. However everything feels a bit looser .. just not as stiff as before. 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. You May Like: Mens Pants With Zipper At Ankle. Thanks everyone for the posts! Took a tumble going down a step using crutches yesterday and put weight on my bad foot on the way down (maybe a split second, not full weight). 4 years ago, My doctor removed my cast 7 days ago now, and gave me a boot but advised me to not put ANY weight on it. Too be sure he said I could take an MRI, but seeing as I felt no pain about 30 mins after the intial fall happened and the fact that he diagnosed I was fine, I decided there was no point. I sent a message to my doctor and he stated that the cast will protect the foot and it really cant move any direction so I should be fine. I am 61 and WAS in good shape before the surgery. Cant wait! Even if the tension pulls three of the four threads through the tendon and out the other side but one holds, youre going to be fine. I talked to another friend who did the same thing a few years ago and he was walking and back to work during the 7-8 week marK. Update. Im worried I stepped forward and pulled On the tendon. If you try and do too much too soon, or start wearing inappropriate shoes too quickly, problems may arise. Although the mechanics of connecting two pieces of wood together and inserting screws into your foot are the same, the screws in your foot after bunion surgery are constructed quite differently. Dont stress and think positive!!! Judging anecdotally from the stories on this thread, I would guess shes correct. It caused a little bleeding at my scar (where I still had a scab from the stitches being removed)and lots of swelling. My concern now is how stiff it is and the certain sensations I get back there. After reading your posts. It appears you have not yet Signed Up with our community. It is usually accomplished through surgery. I just did something similar and I am scared! I am very scared that I did damage to the repaired Achilles. Went in today to switch off my splint to a cast. During foot surgery, its common to use screws to hold bones together. It hurt for a split second and then I lifted it up immediately off the floor and it turned out to be fine. LOL If my exterior stitches healed that fast..Theres a good chance my interior stitches held up ok. After all, more than 60% was un torn, so only 40% was repaired. It was a really weird feeling putting a shoe on that foot today. Slipped onto foot like the second day excruciating Trying to make myself feel better. He said the increase pain I was having, among other symptoms, was probably due to tension put on sutures when I put weight on it. The dressing will need to be changed frequently, and even more often if it becomes damp with fluid or blood or becomes soiled. There is something you might be interested in. Just cant lay down like an invalid. It felt sounded like tearing. Good luck with your progress! I had a full ruptured Achilles Tendon that was operated on about 3 weeks ago. The podiatrist had guided me It happens so fast Im honestly not sure if I landed flat footed or stepped Forwards. The casts and boots provided are designed to be very protective of your healing Achilles and they do work. My wrist is a little sore today but not horrible so I'm hoping it's just a. Had pains for about 3hrs seems to be feeling ok. Whats the best way to know if I re ruptured it? Yikes! I cant believe so many people has fallen off their scooter and on their no weight bearing leg such as myself. No pain. In my case the doctor clearly said that if the tissues around the suture get too loose, i will never recover full strength. I am 10 days post-op and fell after the wing nut on my left crutch caught on my shorts pocket. thankfully, I did not. Good luck! I was 5 weeks post op after achilles debridement and reattachment - also had the gastrocnemius lengthening procedure. I used one The pain level is the same as before the accident. I am also two weeks into this. Knee scooter slipped on uneven pavement and put my nwb foot down hard to catch myself. Live up north where I was holed up. Thanks for your support! I thought for sure I had ruptured it but fortunately I didnt. (I know. what kind of a foot specialist hasn't got a backup plan if machine breaks?) Put ice behind the knee. Today is exactly 2 weeks since the surgery and I feel that a lot of progress has been made. I was so upset as I had been so careful to not put any weight on the leg before, and my doctor was very clear when he said to be very careful of not putting weight or bending the foot. It scared me quite a bit but reading these calmed me a little. i did have lots of pain , but immediately iced and elevated. Surgery usually takes up to an hour and afterwards, you will be taken to the recovery room and monitored until your heart rate, blood pressure and breathing as well as the sensation and circulation in your foot are back to normal. I dont know how much weight I put on it. I didnt land on the bad foot, I fell forward and tried to catch myself on a table with my hands but the bad foot came down anyway as I fell forward , and sort landing on on the ball of that foot. Ive been researching this issue like crazy. Hoping just flared up and no damage done! Im sore as heck, but Im so, so happy I dont have to do another surgery. rest of us. I'm hoping I'm not moving forward to fast. Minimally invasive bunion surgery recovery. wont hear back til tomorrow either way i have an appt in about 32 hrs to see him. I literally just did the same thing! I also have a wonderful husband who actually remembered the 20+ years I took care of him (house wife, a damn good one lol! ) It happens as we all have stated. Ill do what they tell me but its such a slow process. Was was the result if you dont mind me asking? I did the same thing while on the Knee Scooter. Now I will have a partially working foot and weak leg. Im hoping I see some quick improvement! I was going a little faster than I probably shouldve been going and hit a crack. Good luck Muhammed. I didnt hear/feel anything, and sounds like you didnt either, so I bet its just a little scare. 8. Call a doc if you are worried! Got the ok to ween off the boot and start doing heel lifts, bike ride and wear two shoes but still avoid sudden movements. Thanks. Surgeons prefer not using screws that will hold the bunion correction in only a few cases. The results are generally excellent for reducing joint pain and allowing increased activity.Using surgical engineering, we are able to get the big toe joint to bend again, saving many such arthritic joints. I had just stood up to open my window and on my way back to my chair I tripped of my bag. I probably put maybe 50-70% of my weight on it before regaining control. slight burn and throb. At best, they might temporarily alleviate some of the pain. i took a little spill a bit ago.., felt lots of pain in my ankle but thats all so far. I have been completely off crutches for maybe two months. I was reaching over the side of my scooter (nicknamed Bobo), and I leaned too far, lost my balance and put full weight on NWB foot for about three steps. More than likely you will be just fine, but your doctor will be able to tell you for sure. Call you Doc if your worry. Ive been religious about keeping it elevated for the entire month, the stitches were about to become a part of me. I slipped off my scooter and put some weight on my leg I am one week post surgery. I am going in tomorrow to have my sutures removed. Second surgery was open then a week later I had to get a third surgery to debride a hematoma. I had a ligament reconstruction surgery, so everything is supposed to be tight. I felt something that I could describe as a stretching or a ripping feeling, and now I have some pain in the incision area. Individuals who suffer from foot ailments like bunions, heel spurs, and hammertoes often put off foot surgery until the pain becomes crippling. respect of any healthcare matters. I must have only put weight on the leg for about 1 second before I caught my balance, but I felt a sharp pain in the Achilles area and lower calf. but now I'm 2.5 months post op and I'm experiencing a lot of pain on the top of my foot. I has my pre op yesterday and am ready to go. The bones lengthening, straightening, or shortening after being cut may occur unexpectedly during surgery or gradually after. I felt a horrible pain in my calf at the site of the gastroc lengthening. The tingly sensation reminded me that I wasnt ready so I ended up sitting back down. Im at 5 months , 3 days now and waking with a slight limp now. Key question is did you have your boot on? That cools the blood going to the foot. Time to get your own blog page setup BMan. Shooting pains, and I definitely felt something tear as my foot was absorbing the shock. I have my first post op appt Tuesday morning. The first one allowed me to discover this forum. For the past three weeks, I usually navigate those shallow stairs with crutches, and then flip around to go up the stairs on my bum. Looks like we will be second surgery buddies! Armor always on! im definitely worried about this, i dont know how much time ill spend off of work at this point im just waiting it out. In one surgical procedure for less severe bunions, a V shape is cut into the joint of the big toe this allows the surgeon to straighten the toe, but requires the insertion of a screw into the joint to keep the toe in place. A good clinician will be able to tell a lot. Update. my next foot, my left is my weaker leg. was my weaker leg so I am a little concerned. I appreciate everyone sharing however as it makes me feel a little better to read that I was not the only one pressing a little to much and took the plunge not LOL. I think I sort of stood on the toes of that foot for a second). The foot and ankle can strengthen again after a fracture thanks to the screws. Went to the doctor afterward and luckily did not tear the tendon again, but pulled on the stitches a bit. Mine was a full rupture of 2 inches (10cm) I went to work on it for 2 weeks. I started that yesterday and loving it, although my Achilles is really tight so its challenging. My gut says that I would know if I ruptured it and I dont think I did but based off of what I have read here its probably 75 plus percent fine, I however often times find myself as many of us do on the wrong end of the percentages Happy holidays to all reading this, I pray that each of you has a fast and complete recovery! As others have said, be careful and take it slow, dont get overconfident with your mobility. Apparently it wasnt even holding my Achilles together anymore, my body was trying to get rid of it. I didnt have it hurt up in the calf area though. Instantly my steering column jerked and I toppled over. As for yall that have slipped or taken a step on your foot. i want to add that i was given a surgical boot to keep on and an appt to see my surgeon exactly 1 week post op. I too can say I fall into this category. Hopefully the foot is OK! It turned out fine and Im guessing yours will too. Thank you all for your posts. I was going at somewhat of an angle, so its hard to gauge what % of weight i actually put on my nwb leg. He had our roommate cook every dinner and he took care of the rest. If I had to guess, Id say I didnt re-rupture it, but it was definitely enough of a fall to freak me out. the first try at sewing it up using the suture implant kit failed, so he had to make another incision and sew it up old school). I had no idea the fear of re-rupture would consume my thoughts like it has. Has any one else experienced this with non-detrimental results? My fears were definitely confirmed after my doc ordered an MRI. Well, two days ago the base of my crutches caught the lip of the shallow stairs and I fell forward towards towards and put my full weight on the NWB side. Keep in mind im now three months removed from my second achilles surgery and the only reason I havent started PT is because of the delayed wound healing. The surgeon pushed around on my calf (very uncomfortable for me) and said not to worry. The pain is most likely a result of muscles that havent been used in a while taking weight, you know? appropriate medical assistance immediately. We all heal at our own pace. Ill post with updates. I was SO really when he told me Im not worried., I go back next week to have him review how things are going. Anyone had a similar experience that can give me some hope or I guess let me know if you all think I ripped it out all over again? The operation is often used to treat severe pain that is uncontrollable and cannot be controlled by conventional therapies, physical therapy, herbal remedies, splints, or pain medications. Worried I reruptured now and am debating moving my check up to Monday to give me peace of mind. My doctor also said that shes only ever had 1 re rupture patient, and they were walking, full weight bearing, with a splint on. Now, i dont now if im going crazy or something but sometimes when im too good like feeling fine without thinking in the injury I just panic thinking if I get distracted and did something I shouldnt and try to remember if I felt any pain. As the joint continues to function out of alignment, the bunion deformity gets worse. So far every thread but one makes me feel mentally better. He felt the back of my leg for continuity (looking for gaps) in the achilles and thankfully he found none. WebBUT the walker caught on the thick carpet and I tumbled forward, accidentally stepped I think these scooters need to have a better design to make them more stable. I was certain something went wrong with the amount of pain I felt. I've been totally off pain meds for over a week, and only took meds a few times before that. If there is still pain/throbbing in the morning Ill call the Dr as I dont go back for 19 days. Im good with that. foot do all the work my left is currently doing. I breathed a sigh of relief, thanked the Lord Jesus, and decided to come post in hopes that my incident can bring a bit of comfort to the next person going through the same thing. Im 4.5 weeks post op and slipped on my crutches tonite. People will turn to every possible alternative before arriving at the last resort of conventional foot surgery. Stitches not out yet. Landed on my toes of the injured foot and felt a pain throughout my leg. Ive been without wedges for about 4 weeks. No real pain but annoyed at my stupidness. Over time, this causes problems in other areas of the foot and may also affect the ankles, knees, and lower back. Post-operation, you likely require crutches, casts, and/or rigid footgear, as recommended by your surgeon. He actually is a very good Dr in the most respected and qualified facility in town so I'm at a loss on this. I asked my doc about it and he said everything looked good and that it would be difficult to re-rupture with the boot (or in my case it was the splint) on. But maybe I'll feel differently a year from now. 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. Update: Saw ortho today and had cast removed. When I was finally able to feel the area that was painful, the muscle felt very hard and knotted. Currently have a splint on. If it starts to hurt worse or you notice any other weird symptoms that were not present before you fell, I would be concerned. I heard no popping or tearing and no severe pain. Researching minimally invasive surgery, patients can come across different surgical techniques. I was happy my wife found this website. I dont have my next appointment for another 10 days. Traditionally, arthritic joints were destroyed or fused.These are not good alternatives for an active person who puts great demand on their feet. Truck driver Are you managing to use the knee walker now? Wow, reading these posts have given me a big sigh of relief. There was something in the back of my head telling me that there is something wrong. Im 33 and in good health and like most here tried to hard in sports and had a full rupture on Memorial day of this year. Then later that day one of my crutches slipped out from under me on some slippery concrete in an underground garage, and I put weight on the injured foot again. I just dont see myself being blue to put weight on. If you feel you cant do something then dont try doing it, or at least ask for help. Historically, these procedures have been performed through large incisions, but at HSS, I have perfected two special techniques to correct bunions through tiny incisions. 14 users are following. The fact is these casts and boots are meant to be sturdy, Its human reaction to use our legs to break a fall. The pain radiated all the way up my achilles and calf. It had already taken a lot of out of me the last 3 weeks, dont know if i will be able to prolong that.. Pray for me. Oh Mark, Im sorry to hear that! He said 9 times out of 10 if you are still in a cast it isnt an issue, but to let them know if any pain hits at insertion point. Don't be too hard on yourself. i run a small fast casual restaurant and am on my feet most of my 10 hour days. Needless to say, my fall soon after my surgery did not lead to a rerupture. Had a similar incedent myself after a few weeks from my surgery for a trimollear fracture(mans it was fractured in 3 places) Slipped slighgly grtting off my knee scooter transferimg to bed & bent the joint prematurely a little while the joint was still stiff from I think the scar tissue. However, some patients can benefit from newer, minimally invasive techniques that have significant advantages. And I too had a little scare with my scooter. A little over 3 months out from surgery. I am worried though about re-rupturing my achilles. he said it did shift a tiny tiny bit but that it was absolutely looking fine for healing. They have been very reassuring and I would still be panicking if I had not found this page. 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