This blog is a god send. As such, doing complete nwb feels impossible. It scared me quite a bit but reading these calmed me a little. So happy I didnt do any damage except for a bit of pain but I can manage. And the upper part of calf is hard to the touch. I have my athletic shoes with orthotics on my (better) foot all day. An MP joint replacement is similar to a hip joint replacement. Instinctively, my right foot came down (the injured achilles foot) and bore most of my weight (170 lbs). was very encouraging and relieving. or a Splint? 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. Roost This thread has been very helpful. I told the doctor about the slip and he was completely unconcerned. All in all I'd say things couldn't be going better. Woke up medicated and felt much better and then coming out of a quick stop at a gas station the next afternoon lost it coming down a curb on the scooter and it hurt much worse this time around than the first. The recovery itself can take up to six weeks, but the entire healing process may last for up to six months. Im lucky as I have a lot of support at home. Theyre inevitable. 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. As the joint continues to function out of alignment, the bunion deformity gets worse. I was told a minimum of 56 days NWB. 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. I had archilles tendon and calcanel exostectomy 2 weeks ago. If I felt any severe pain then he would want me to come in. Nearly all of us have had similar scares of accidentally placing weight on our injured foot while still NWB. He actually is a very good Dr in the most respected and qualified facility in town so I'm at a loss on this. Hey all, I figured Id add to this thread as well. I retired 2 years ago and have been remodeling our house so looking forward to the day I can continue. Anyway, this group was a big help in keeping me from getting to down about my accident yesterday. One of the nicest theyve seen lol. Saturday I stubbed toe using knee scooter, lost my balance and fell. over a year ago. What an absolute scare. I was hoping that being PWB would increase my mobility a bit but it turns out that trying to walk in a cast is hard! The main point he told me was that if you are in a boot or cast, the odds are very slim that you would re-rupture the tendon because your foot cant move in the directions that would cause that to happen. Glad to hear you're doing we'll. I am in my third week of pt. *re-rupture (not re-rerupture). 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 back on July 23, and Im scheduled to have my hard cast removed this Thursday August 6. I really miss being active and mobile. He said he could have pulled me off the operating table by my foot and it wouldnt have come apart. I have been lightly limping around the house with extreme caution without it through out my day. 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. I had a similar scare like yours earlier on where it felt like a muscle stretch gone a bit too far. Katie was confined to a wheelchair and unable to walk initially following the incident in Turkey. 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 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. Dont risk re-rupturing your tendon. All rights reserved. Basically they said that the odds of tearing it again are extraordinarily low. I have pretty good range of motion. Hi all.. I was getting on the scooter at the end of my garage and the wheels must not have been on level ground because the scooter started to tip over and instinctively I caught myself with my bad foot (right) with all my weight going forward. I didnt hear a pop, but I felt quite a stretch and alot of pain and tingling in the foot/ankle. That did not feel good! For more information or to schedule a consultation, please call 736-6001 or visit us here to make an appointment online. Regarding the concerns that have been expressed about accidentally putting weight on the affected leg during NWB I did the exact same thing myself last week, twice in one day. My Achilles rupture was an a full insertional retraction where the tendon came disconnected from the calcaneus or heel and so my surgery was a little different than others. Right after it happened it hurt but not so much I was real concerned with it, but now at my last appointment my Dr said he's very concerned since it's the top of my foot (center). Surgical hardware like screws and plates are designed to spur healing and stabilize bones, but they dont always produced the intended effect. Is there a chance I ruined the outcome of the procedure? People mostly do it that arent taking recovery slowly and seriously. But more than likely, youre just fine. Thank you for the words of support @ paul1. Despite my description, he said theres a low chance of a re-rerupture, but to have me come in Monday (2 days later). Its not constant. Leave this I had surgery Friday, August 5, and stumbled yesterday (August 9) at work. Right now 4 hrs later it still stings burns. WebFoot Irritation From Retained Hardware. over a year ago, ana Both continued to get worse the rest of day. 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. Instinctively I fully extended my bad leg and used only my heel to plant. I hate running even more now. Mine was a full rupture of 2 inches (10cm) I went to work on it for 2 weeks. I agree with your comment to Bob about the knee walker. Hopefully I didnt re injure my Achilles. Thank you all for your posts. I am going through this as well but my doctor did say i can put as much as i tolerate, but i am so worried because i am overweight. She is going to change the cast on Wednesday and check it. 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. I say it because I literally didnt put my foot on the ground so Im not sure how I re-ruptured it. Hiker dreams, thanks for giving us an update. I had a sharp pain for about 30 seconds, but the shock from being worried about a re-rupture was worse. Mine hurt like heck after I fell on it, but since the pain went away I wasnt too concerned that I did anything serious. respect of any healthcare matters. Was supposed to see him 1/17 to hopefully begin PT and PWB. No complications with my first surgery, but I was going into it super fit and flexible. Im a really big person (300+) and put all my weight on it and still did not tear it. 1 week post op bunion surgeryweightbearing when? No pain. 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. Please help. September 13, 2014 at 4:29 pm and is filed under Uncategorized. I felt a horrible pain in my calf at the site of the gastroc lengthening. 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. It felt weird it didnt hurt, I dont think i stepped on it hard enough to do damage. I also purchased a sleep/ relaxation boot when Im relaxing on sofa . Had trouble with wound healing so they silver nitrated the trouble spots for over a month, to the point where one of the stitches holding my Achilles together was poking out and had to be removed. Notes on Any one else fall on their foot after having a bunionectomy 5 days ago? Ice is also essential. If you feel you cant do something then dont try doing it, or at least ask for help. Keep me informed of your progress and what the doc says about PT. 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. My calf is really atrophied. but now I'm 2.5 months post op and I'm experiencing a lot of pain on the top of my foot. I was so happy to find this blog. I was SO really when he told me Im not worried., I go back next week to have him review how things are going. Went well; had a new cast out on yesterday. The pain is most likely a result of muscles that havent been used in a while taking weight, you know? But it so happens that the doc told me once I got my foot to go to 90 to start putting weight on it. I am 8 days out of surgery (follow up appointment in t-minus 6 days) for a full thickness achilles tear. I youre mine October 18, and the year was right in the muscle. I tried to catch myself with my injured foot but that didnt quite go as planned. Better Choices For Hip Surgery - And Faster Healing And Recovery, Sticks And Stones May Break My Bones: Review Of Orthopedic Surgery Android Apps. For those going through this: stay positive and take it one day at a time. I am happy I was able to read the stories on this page. There is something you might be interested in. Should I buy a night splint or something? Traditionally, arthritic joints were destroyed or fused.These are not good alternatives for an active person who puts great demand on their feet. 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. Of course instinctively caught myself for a split second on post op foot. Registered number: 10004395 Registered office: Fulford Grange, Micklefield Lane, Rawdon, Leeds, LS19 6BA. She hasnt had any of the types of fall or dramatic slips described by many on this blog. I feel like he had good answers to my questions. (I never received an email when I requested a password change). The pain level seems to be the as before the accident. I would have went to the nearest hospital or urgent care, oh please let me know what the doc says. WebThe recovery process for bunion surgery can be slightly longer than hammertoe surgery recovery, but differences are in about two weeks maximum. I thought for sure I had ruptured it but fortunately I didnt. The same thing happened with me when I lost balance I smacked my food down on the floor to regain balance it was a two step smack because I did it once then kind jumped off of it since I had my crutches and then still didnt have balance and went back on it and thats when my bf caught me. it's starting to hit me now that surgery is November 7th! I was switched to a boot, and did the Thompson test when Id take it off to shower, to convince myself the tendon was still intact it was. Add me to the slip list. Im a SHM with 3 kids so this injury has been really rough, but there is encouragement for me in threads like this, so thanks for taking the time to post!! If you closely follow your foot and ankle surgeon's instructions, you can help minimize pain and swelling after your bunion surgery. That said, definitely worth seeing your orthopedist to get a clear picture. WebYou are typically in a sneaker about 8 weeks after surgery and can increase your activity The doctors at UFAI are thoroughly trained and highly skilled in all the effective ways to correct bunions. I Survived An Eating Disorder. 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. Im glad that I found this blog though. For background, I fully ruptured my Achilles tendon in the first week of August and had surgery roughly a week later. He had our roommate cook every dinner and he took care of the rest. 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. Good luck! I did put some weight on my surgery foot but the hard cast (well not a total cast but hard nevertheless) kept it from flexing. Best of luck to all who have dealt with is type of surgery. 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. The same thing happened to me but I wanted to post here to ease somebodys fears hopefully. 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 have been running my fingers up and down the tendon and it feels fine. For mild cases, non-invasive methods, like wraps, splints, and other apparatus can be worn, but these do not correct the bunion. I think that reading the experiences of others helps give you the mental strength required to continue after this injury. For many patients with severe arthritic bunions, a bunionectomy with joint replacement can be used. Glad I found this blog but still nervous.. Like most I fell/put weight on achilles repair. Thanks for your support! Second surgery was open then a week later I had to get a third surgery to debride a hematoma. 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. We want the forums to be a useful resource for our users but it is important to remember that the forums are Now flash forward to 3 weeks post op I am out of the cast and now in the big boot. I have to travel out of town to my hospital, so I decided to wait it out. My wrist is a little sore today but not horrible so I'm hoping it's just a. Gonna follow through with my Dr. in a few days just to be safe. Add me as a statistic. I didnt notice anything there. I appreciate all the stories on this page. I know not everyone is as fortunate as I am to have this kind of help. Good luck with your progress! Will be far more careful from now on. I start physical therapy tomorrow and hope to get my right leg strong enough to be able to support crutches and a scooter when my left foot is non-weight bearing. Instantly my steering column jerked and I toppled over. About 25% pressure went on the injured foot but I have been freaking out all day. But maybe I'll feel differently a year from now. Yes it hurt like hell to walk heel first very soon after surgery and I know I cried A LOT but my orthopedist made me do it. KG do you sleep in your boot? Paul, Im in the same boat as you. 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. Hey Meg and Michael, lots of us have had little scares like that - I remember mine very well. I have it elevated. WebI'm sure the numbness will go away in time. That's progress! Over time, this causes problems in other areas of the foot and may also affect the ankles, knees, and lower back. Just want to post my story in case others discover this thread looking for some information. Wow, reading these posts have given me a big sigh of relief. The pain level is the same as before the accident. When one part of the complex foot system is altered, every part of the system is changed, even beyond the foot. I has my pre op yesterday and am ready to go. UPDATE: Called the Drs. It comes just days after she is believed to have undergone the procedure to remove metal work from her foot. It still hurts more than before but trying not to get too anxious about it. 90% tear at the top at the muscle playing tennis. Apparently it wasnt even holding my Achilles together anymore, my body was trying to get rid of it. So hard to grasp the loss of my independence and ability to do my usual activities. Hopefully i didnt damage my tendon or wound. The thing is I always pushed myself to the limits and thought I was young enough to handle it. I have my follow up in two days. Even if they didnt I think Ill stick with the booth because I dont want to wake up and accidentally do something like put too much weight etc when Im half asleep so I keep the boot on but much looser. Im really glad I found this. Don't be too hard on yourself. While trying to get into the house with crutches I fell on cement step forward the pain was excruciating! Overcorrection is also a risk, but much less common. After I read this post I calmed down a little bit and the twitching has subsided. 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 . 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. It still hurts like hell 30 minutes later.. have it elevated and have taken pain meds. I'll start sending you private messages to check in. We all heal at our own pace. It hurt really bad for the rest of the night but I took some pain killers and managed to get some sleep. 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. The surgeon will then correct the big toe joint using screws or pins. I was assured by my doc that what I did is very common, and by the looks of it on this thread and from him happens to just about all of us. Im in a half hard cast and the on call doctor pretty much told me 90% its fine but still a chance I messed it up. I literally just did the same thing! 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. Hi guys, I have the same issue. This is bringing me hope. I still have movements up and down, side to side. So today I walked with my boot and elevated heels pretty much all day. Need to realize that Im not Wonder Woman and sit still. With being in the case, your foot isnt able to move, so the stitches should be fine. The pain radiated all the way up my achilles and calf. When my cast was removed three days later, it was still tight. Ill be so glad when this is over. She thinks Im overreacting. I still do wear one everyday. i have a Instinctively put my bad foot down to stop a fall, then fell back in the chair. Everyone says theyll follow up and never do. I see your point about walking without the boot this far out. The pain is probably from the trauma of it. it seems like the boot/splint just prevent your leg from moving enough to actually re-rupture. 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. Read Also: Orthopedic Boots For Broken Foot. Hey I just accidentaly stepped on my leg 4 weeks post surgery. I called my PCP (who is my best friend) and he came over to check me out and everything was OK. Bunion surgery is normally done as an out-patient, meaning you arrive at hospital a couple of hours before your surgery and are discharged later that day. Felt like a shock in the area of the injury and I have a a lot of tightness in the bottom of my foot. Grateful. When I was still NWB and in the boot I took a really bad fall and came down hard on my injured leg hitting the toe on the ground. 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. I feel encouraged. Taking everything slow and steady to make sure I dont hurt myself again. Today, went to get on the knee scooter and misjudged. The surgeon has two options for internal or external fixation after the osteotomy. Still, reading the experiences and responses here may help me to just take a deep breath and calm down. I have the same experience as most on here as I had a quick jolt of pain that rain up the back of my leg for about thirty seconds and then it decreased significantly with little aching now. Today calf behind incision is really sore and had a knot in it. (I know. what kind of a foot specialist hasn't got a backup plan if machine breaks?) I spoke with the doctor by phone, as my Splint is looser due to calf atrophy. He felt the back of my leg for continuity (looking for gaps) in the achilles and thankfully he found none. Either recurrence or overcorrection may require a second operation . Some tingling and a very little pain. Hello fellow Achilles warriors. Is it not natural for the brain to try to plant that foot? Fingers crossed hoping its not re-ruptured. I am 10 days post-op and fell after the wing nut on my left crutch caught on my shorts pocket. Im so glad to have found these replies! Bunion surgery is an outpatient procedure, meaning you can return home the same day. It makes walking normaly on it seeem dangerous & unstable & generally uncomfortable & painful if you bend it before the joint stiffness clears up. She has difficulty getting out of chairs and cannot hop when using crutches. 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. I slipped off my scooter and slammed my surgical foot on the floor at exactly 2 weeks post op. Its always good to get a hold of your doc in cases like this. Other than the top of my foot now hurting I couldn't have asked for a better outcome. Has anyone else during this time frame experienced and like sharp pains now and then? 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. 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. 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). I know I had 2, the 2nd worst than the first as I had fallen off my knee scooter and caught myself with my casted footouch! Best of luck to everyone who is going through this. Good luck! The tendon hurt at the time - a bit like it did when the ankle was stretched to go into the new cast. Id have to think youre good that far out. 13 days post-op, sutures removed yesterday and fiberglass cast applied. However everything feels a bit looser .. just not as stiff as before. Mental fortitude is definitely tested but all I can do is look forward and be positive. Dont Miss: Pain In Front Of Ankle And Top Of Foot. 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. NOT TORN!!! Full blow absorbed on my repaired foot, hurt pretty bad tingling and throbbing on the interior and posterior heal. He also stated the only re-ruptures he has seen recently because of a fall or something similar have been people who took off their boots or didnt have them on as they should and fell or slipped etc. Still very weak. Figured Id check back here. Also the cast and stocking are black so I have no idea how to tell for sure. Doc said that everything was fine, and that healing was going well, 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. Im much more slower in my movements now and am limiting myself a lot more. While hundreds of bunion surgery operations have been described, surgeons generally correct bunions using one of two methods to realign the malaligned bones they are bone cut or bone mending . 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 I dont know how manu weight i did put , afterwards it felt uncomfortable but not in constant pain I am really worried that i have done any damage. I was 5 weeks post op after achilles debridement and reattachment - also had the gastrocnemius lengthening procedure. Im 3.5 weeks post op in hard cast and was doing well. No damage. I cant believe so many people has fallen off their scooter and on their no weight bearing leg such as myself. Today it feels much better, but I still am terrified I jarred the plate, screws or both that are in my bones. The first time I fell it was 2 weeks post up and I was in a hard cast. Knee scooter slipped on uneven pavement and put my nwb foot down hard to catch myself. The casts and boots provided are designed to be very protective of your healing Achilles and they do work. I fell forward and tumbled over, feeling a rip and shock feeling. Think positive youll be fine I turned out ok. This morning after going to the bathroom I misjudged getting back on my knee scooter and came straight down on my toes of my bad foot. 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? If your injury is slightly above the ankle & is held together with titanium hardware after a few weeks(Id say at least 5 to 6 weeks) its proabably Ok. as being in breach of those terms. It feels fantastic to be on the upswing. Hoping just flared up and no damage done! Upgrade to Patient Pro Medical Professional? Hey Serge that was a tough moment let us know if everything is fine. At least each experience helps us learn and grow! I am in a walking boot and air brace at night. If you have more questions, please come to my site and check it out! In both cases I experienced the same electric tingle that has been described in previous posts, though not much pain. Martin, did you have a follow up visit? That if the pain worsened or was not relieved by medication I was to come in the next day. The bones lengthening, straightening, or shortening after being cut may occur unexpectedly during surgery or gradually after. It hurt for a split second and then I lifted it up immediately off the floor and it turned out to be fine. While that is comparing a negative with a less negative thought it truly is helpful to keep that in mind. Had pains for about 3hrs seems to be feeling ok. Whats the best way to know if I re ruptured it? The stitches were not harmed, the wound healed nicely, and there was no swelling. As I get more mobile, I keep reminding myself to take care and slow down if I start rushing. Thanks, amethyst , for your concern. Stay strong and positive. A good clinician will be able to tell a lot. Its more swollen now, but initial pain went down, except for my lower, inner Achilles area that originally hurt the most. Praying I have not damaged the recovery process, the worried half of my mind is certainly giving me anxiety but the logical side is telling me that it will all be fine and that it is normal to have a couple of scares like this based on everyones posts. A bit worried, and wondering if I should call the doc or wait a few day till the 6th. My knee and the hard part of the splint took the weight but Im still so scared I injured my Achilles again. Im also going to ask to start PT, even though the doc doesnt really think its needed. 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. Im in my 4 week post-op and yet in the cast. Thanks. Join the conversation! Happy to say Im done with physical therapy. Felt a ton of pain but no ripping feeling; more like a tough pull from my calf to my Achilles. Rick, nice to have you and LeahMichelle to compare notes with since were all going through it about the same time. Thank you much for sharing your stories. Reading this makes me feel better about what just happened. Webaccidentally stepped on foot after bunion surgery5 types of digging in volleyball accidentally stepped on foot after bunion surgery. Talk about a scary proposition. Minimally invasive surgery on 6/14 10 days later stitches came out and it re-ruptured that night. Sounds like this has happened to plenty of people - anything I should stress about?? I dont know how much weight I put on it. 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? 2023 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Sat down and the feeling went away after a few minutes, now just feels a bit tight. 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. Looks like we will be second surgery buddies! I too, thought I tore it again. Very comforted to find this thread and the shocking number of us that have experienced similar knee scooter or crutch mishaps. Does anyone of you had the same experience or do you you know whether just using the heel with full extended leg to plant would make it worse or better? You may even feel a sensation of something embedded under the skin. !Also nice to know im not traveling through this shit storm alone. Yikes! PT said I should be crutch free by Saturday! Injuries after injuries, Hi Im so pleased to find this. Truck driver He did confirm that if the tear had been in a better place, he wouldve been fine with PT now. I completely ruptured the Archilles tendon in my left foot. Typically, surgeons perform bunion surgery with local anesthesia in addition to a light monitored anesthesia that will keep you comfortable during the procedure. Live up north where I was holed up. Ive been without wedges for about 4 weeks. I was fortunate that my surgery site has fully healed at 3 weeks and there was no bleeding but I have yet seen my surgeon. 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. I know that this is a less common rupture so I wonder if anyone else had this particular surgery and accident. Long game. I Slipped off my scooter and planted the wrong foot. 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 The first one allowed me to discover this forum. 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 felt something that I could describe as a stretching or a ripping feeling, and now I have some pain in the incision area. But I know a lot of people fall and slip during the during the nwb stage! The dressing will need to be changed frequently, and even more often if it becomes damp with fluid or blood or becomes soiled. I'm nervous because my right leg looks like a twig due to inactivity and I can't walk yet. The severe pain only lasted a minute, and my pain/swelling was a little above baseline that night. -David. The pain is totally gone now, and all seems back to normal, so Im going to assume that no damage has been done. WebBUT the walker caught on the thick carpet and I tumbled forward, accidentally stepped 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. Turns out that my foot was fine Doc checked it throughly and it was in good condition. Went in today to switch off my splint to a cast. Should I be worried? May God grant you a swift recovery. Has any one else every had this happen? There was definitely a sharp, brief stab, and some resulting throbbing. As others have said, be careful and take it slow, dont get overconfident with your mobility. Light stretching and so on. I felt a pain and a stretching sensation that went up into my upper calf, but no pop or tearing that I could discern. Significant bunion recurrences that cause problems and require further surgery are much less common. Ive been massaging it now that Im in boot. And the first stages of bone healing happen once the bones are squeezed together. I am 12 days post op and just had a pretty scary fall. My concern now is how stiff it is and the certain sensations I get back there. I reached out again via their messaging system and they wrote back that again if I didnt have severe pain I should be okay but I wanted to get checked out personally so I made an appointment to see the Doc on Monday. I think these scooters need to have a better design to make them more stable. 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. 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 . i'm on day 9. doctor had me go in this morning ASAP to get x-rays done. Am now 4 weeks post surgery. Anti-spam word: (Required)* We were coming out of the theatre, the rows of seats are narrow, and I had to crutch along and then start going up some stairs at an angle. Hey Rick, congrats on weening off the boot. Outcomes studies shoe 95-97% of patients have a good to excellent outcome. The pain went away about 30 minutes later, but my incision was bleeding a little still. This happened on a Friday. I wish you luck in getting yourself ready in a quick like fashion for your 2nd surgery. Also, they will ensure long-lasting correction without the possibility of the bunion coming back. This comment section though was reassuring. Dr. Noman Siddiqui was one of the first surgeons in the United States to correct bunions through minimally invasive bunion correction. Today marks 8 weeks since my surgery. Your bunion took years of wear and tear to form. Again the surgery is like 36 Hours ago. 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. 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. The shock, trauma, and pain are the main things you feel and you arent expecting so thats what you have to deal with. This allowed me to focus and celebrate my mini achievements through the healing process (rom, going partial to full weight bearing, to walking etc). The hardest part for me is getting in/out of a walk in shower. Different procedures are available for bunions of varying severity. 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. At this point in the game for us, any little good news and steps forward are a victory. Update. Trying to make myself feel better. Seems ok but dont want to compromise healing. I was wearing boot but it felt like a bur i g sensation from mid Achilles on up. I used to get those weird quick shoots of pain down there, but cant say its happened recently. Freaking out thinking I re re-reptured or harmed it in anyway. Sounds like you and I are about on the same timeline as I will be 6 weeks post op this Friday. All he told me was in 2-1/2 weeks he wanted to see me walking into my appointment, in my boot of course and then possibly get rid of the boot all together a couple weeks after that. I am scared I may have torn my repaired tendon. Update. It was instinctual. Just felt a tingling and a little pressure- no real pain but have been worried I messed it up. 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. As long as you have that boot on your good to go. WebVery close inspection is usually necessary to find any trace of bunion surgery. Felt good!m. I can still point my toes with minimal pain and no additional swelling or sensitivity after I had my accident. Call a doc if you are worried! Hello Megan! I guess Ive just been really fortunate because I had very little swelling and really no pain to speak of. Last night the back wheel of my scooter caught on door moulding, tipped and I put my entire weight on my casted leg. Its just a really weird feeling. 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. i was using the scooter with no boot and list my balance and put all my weight on the surgery foot. I figured I would share my 2 stories that happened recently so that others can use it for their own. Any input will be helpful. 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. Today, I was able to push back on the docs hands with more force than Ive been able to since surgery. 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. I fully raptured my Achilles tendon. There was immediate pain and tightness as if I had over extended the Achilles and I immediately sat down and raised the leg up. Im going to try to convince her to call the doctor today. 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. Hey all! You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site. Now I will have a partially working foot and weak leg. I started with a larger baseball player type sock and every week got tighter fitting ones. After about 15 minutes or so the shooting pain was gone and my pain level was back to my normal. Today waking up pain is a little worse.I feel like I have less strength in foot than I did prior to the fall and very concerned Ive re-torn or lengthened the repair. I was happy my wife found this website. Quick recoveries to us all! My anxiety is working overtime, terrified that he somehow messed up the Thompson test - but I have to have faith that he knows what hes talking about I mean, he literally does this all day. Very disappointed since I have made so much progress and even went in for my initial PT session and was told I was doing excellent. Key question is did you have your boot on? He said depending on how much weight went down through foot and how much time, would affect how much pain/symptoms youd have. After surgery, you will wait in a recovery room for one to two hours until your surgeon determines you are safe to leave. Yes. Lol. I put what felt like my full weight on my injured leg. This morning I woke up and forgot that the splint was of and put weight on the ankle. It happens so fast Im honestly not sure if I landed flat footed or stepped Forwards. Someone to chat with a little about what's going on would be great. I have a bivalve fiberglass cast and I am 2.5 weeks post surgery and had an accident yesterday. Your surgeon will use this information to choose the best type of surgery for you. 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. Its a few hours later now and there is still some throbbing on the Achilles. I would like to thank you all for writing and hope everyone a quick recovery. Like I was pushing a muscle stretch too far. My docs office hasnt returned my call yet so Im hoping thats a good thing. each week feels better and better! The twitching might have been caused by my anxiousness. 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. The pain was ongoing for a couple of hours but it was no where near the pain of the initial rupture or the few days after surgery. Bunions are actually rarely just an overgrowth of bone. At my follow up to get my sutures removed, the doc checked everything out and all was fine. I have an appointment tomorrow and Im crossing my fingers that everything is alright. Was was the result if you dont mind me asking? my dr did say that i am not as swollen as someone would be for being 6 days post op (even with that fall wow! Called the docs office and left a message with the nurse. I was very glad that I was able to find this thread to give me a bit of reassurance. During your recovery at home, your healthcare provider will instruct you to: During the first two weeks after surgery, you may need to ask someone to help you prepare meals or do household chores. thankfully, I did not. Update: Saw ortho today and had cast removed. accidentally stepped on foot after bunion surgerytyrone smith obituary. Immediately following the outpatient surgical procedure, your orthopedic surgeon will place a boot on your foot. I am 20 weeks post op on a full Achilles tear as well. Wednesday will be my 3rd PT appointment. Right now my achilles is in no pain. I was certain something went wrong with the amount of pain I felt. Still need some strengthening, but life is almost back to normal now other than not yet back into sports. Hard to see without removing my splint but I dont notice any swelling. This entry was posted on Im on my 5 days post surgery, when my crutches slipped i accidenttaly put my cast non weight bearing on floor as part of my reflect, im so shocked but thank god i found this forum, open stitches schedule still away on aug 6th so finger crossed x rest and elevate their foot and leg to keep it from moving. take pain medications for discomfort and antibiotics to prevent infection. use ice packs on the foot and toe to bring down swelling. wear a surgical boot for several weeks. use crutches or a knee walker for a few weeks. How do I reduce swelling in my foot after surgery? Get Plenty of Rest. I am very scared that I did damage to the repaired Achilles. Hoping all is ok. It literally almost brought me to tears. TaraH, I rolled my ankle at day 43 while in a protective boot, felt sharp pain, went back to my surgeon to get checked out. Felt like this SHOCK going thru my body. They have not put me in any PT yet either. Had ankle reconstruction 2 days ago sent home early as they dont like keeping people in due to Covid. Paul, I didnt feel any pain and I am sure all I heard was the noice when the cast hit the ground. Ive been walking in a boot for the past 4 weeks and have gotten pretty good at it. She sported a white bandage on her left foot. Posted A few tiny incisions are made in the bones by the surgeon. Historically, these procedures have been performed through large incisions, but at HSS, I have perfected two special techniques to correct bunions through tiny incisions. Im still nervous as of today as my 2 week follow up is on the 17th. Woke up the next day with marked improvement, however still discomfort at incision site. Today is 1 day after surgery this just happened to me.. Tingly, sore, pain? Dont stress and think positive!!! I had a ligament reconstruction surgery, so everything is supposed to be tight. I guess the casts and boots are made with the fact in mind that the odds are most people will slip or fall at least once over the long recovery process. However, the bunion has to be shifted back as it was, in the original position, and to do that, screws are surely needed. Unless they say its more of a deal with the pain and slowly work it type deal. I do risk by doing it and I probably should just put it on when doing any waking. 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. For another data point, I did the same thing 4-5 days ago. minimal scars. This is generally the moderate stage of the development of a bunion. You May Like: Mens Pants With Zipper At Ankle. After many tears and painkillers later, I was sure I reruptured my achilles. no x-ray's for me. I am worried though about re-rupturing my achilles. This too shall pass. Do not want to go backwards at this point. It suddenly tipped over and my right foot went crashing to the floor--very hard! it seems like, from my read through of the comments above, the main people that thad re-rupture were ones who fell getting out of the shower or bed and didnt have any type of protection. Wound looks fine and I did not do any damage to the Achilles. My right foot feels so good now and my left foot hurts like heck when I play soccer (my main source of exercise). 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. And you can setup your own blog if you want to share your journey with us and those who follow. Ill do what they tell me but its such a slow process. Extremely anxious but hopefully Ill also be once again on the road to recovery. Which was kinda frustrating and surprising. I had my first PT session today and went from 0% weight bearing on a scooter to walking on one crutch with 60% weight on the foot! 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? Wishing you all the best. Got the ok to ween off the boot and start doing heel lifts, bike ride and wear two shoes but still avoid sudden movements. Its an incredible source of reassurance. Read Also: 50 Foot 12 Gauge Extension Cord. I emailed surgeon and left VM with nurse but no call back yet. Felt a painful tearing sensation. I was told not to worry and I had recently been give permission to apply weight to heel of foot but no walking . Had a fall a week ago with no 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. Merry Christmas. Ive been in a mental whirlwind since it happened, and hoping Im ok. I had a full ruptured Achilles Tendon that was operated on about 3 weeks ago. That area is tender. new orleans paddle boat to zoo; who has an eagle patronus; apple cider vinegar went up my nose; Let me know how your Thursday appt goes. Might be that youre testing your Achilles more than i am though. This site was much more helpful to me than any others. One time I felt a ripping and the second time just pain in the tendon and toes (pain the first time too). Today, while transferring from a chair to my knee scooter, i misjudged my knee landing on the scooter pad and had a tumble over the side. Ive been using a racket ball to roll out the bottom of my foot and help to stretch the tendon a little. Im a few days short of 6 weeks post op and 3 days ago I planted on my bad foot. Since then i have had to put weight on my foot 2x, but only for a brief moment to keep from falling. Anthony, I still sleep in my boot since Im NWB for a couple more weeks. My last appointment all they would let me do was ankle pumps and push the foot up just enough to where it was a little uncomfortable. Torn my Achilles and I was exactly 1 week of surgery and still in my soft cast and was at the movie theater watching Avengers The End Game when it got to the last part with all the action were going on and I was in need to use the rest room, I was sitting up two levels as i was a bit hasty as I was crunching down I trip over the stairs and landed on my bad foot I felt pain admittedly through my foot almost as when I first injured it and felt pain on my Achille, muscle was tweaking a bit, felt pinch all around my bad leg like I took pre-workout C4, that night I went to bed and I felt as my leg was burning and muscle tweaking leg tinkling all night. The doc just wants me to walk in the boot. How did it turn out ? I think I sort of stood on the toes of that foot for a second). 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 on day 14 after surgery. Registered in England and Wales. I experienced a little pain higher than my repair, near the bottom part of my calf. Been doing ok managing on one leg for a month now, but today I lost balance when getting from car to knee scooter and put weight on my recovering leg, talk about SHOCK to the system! That cools the blood going to the foot. I wouldnt worry. How are you? I just fell today off my knee scooter! I had a similar scare last night while getting out of the shower. After reading these comments I do feel a little bit better. I wish everyone the best of luck. Although I passed the Thompson test, reflex test and moving my foot up and down and side to side there was a gap shown in the MRI that had occurred during my fall. And depending on the type of fracture, the sizes might range from 1.5 mm to 7.3 mm. Pain better now have appt tomorrow so hoping for no Ill update tomorrow once Ive been seen! It happened to me as well getting on my scooter 8 days post surgery. You will be given a special shoe to wear when you are walking for the first few weeks of bunion surgery recovery. Please keep us updated and I will do the same. i did have lots of pain , but immediately iced and elevated. Went to the doctor afterward and luckily did not tear the tendon again, but pulled on the stitches a bit. I had Lapidus/Akin surgery on September 21, was in a splint for 1 week, then a cast for 3 weeks. I do have a little tingle in my toes which is scaring me. She opted to wear a pair of open-toe sliders, which likely provided a bit more comfort than alternative footwear would have done. 6 more wks of nwb. But I tried over and over to register and was not allowed (I gave myself the name "brokenbones"). WebThe amount of pain experienced after bunion surgery is different from one person to the next. Or did you for a time? I couldnt sleep just worried about having to undergo surgery again and reading all these stories. I had my follow up yesterday. 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. I'll be NWB for another 4 weeks. No pain, but a severe stretching feeling. It still hurt like the dickens but there was no damage done. My question: I feel like there is a steel rod pushing through both sides of my ankle, and sometimes on the top of my foot. I probably put maybe 50-70% of my weight on it before regaining control. Thank you all for sharing these stories to help others stay calm. No swelling. 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. Like davidk said above, I think it was the calf muscle contracting. I was terrified that I might have ruined the whole process! Hopefully that eases someones anxiety a bit. 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. It was pretty quick but still left me feeling traumatized. I have my follow up in two days Im hoping I didnt do anything to ruin my progress. The back of my leg and my heel are tingling and I just had the feeling. It happens as we all have stated. I used one Your doctor may typically remove the stitches after 2 weeks, but people have to continue to wear crutches or post-op shoes for 6 to 12 weeks. It can be up to 8-10 months before a person makes a full recovery and their foot returns to its normal size. Feels like its getting stronger day to day. Hi there first thanks for the posts. Been massaging it through out the day and seems to help. I was shocked . I too can say I fall into this category. It was painful. I took a fall while trying to maneuver my scooter; I fell off to the right and instinctively tried catch myself with my right foot. Everything has been good so far after surgery. Said no gaps in tendon and could see calf movement when moving foot into dorsiflexion so repair still intact. 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. They are said to have been removed from her left foot this month. THANK YOU SO MUCH for these posts. If you try and do too much too soon, or start wearing inappropriate shoes too quickly, problems may arise. But these slips and falls are common and usually ok when in a cast/splint/boot, it would seem. But I dont know I think and going mental with this and wanted to share. Have a 2 wk follow up in 2 days/ hopefully everything will be ok. Two days ago, I did it again. I took off my boot and checked my incision point which was now covered in Seri strips since the sutures were out. I'm just trying to be extra careful! Turns out I sprained my ankle, but did not injure the tendon. If I had to guess, Id say I didnt re-rupture it, but it was definitely enough of a fall to freak me out. I pretty much blacked out and started vomiting from the pain. Yes, I fell hard on my foot. I will be thinking of you and I hope you check in so we can support each other when we're healing. Let me know how it goes with you. So, for now, no extra stretching, no walking in a pool, etc. Hoping for the best for you, Im 8 days post op and fell off my knee scooter today. But you are right - my husband is reminding me that no matter what happens, we will figure it out. Luckily in my fall i didn't wind up moving or fracturing the bone that was realigned. The Dr made a new, very supportive orthotic for that foot just before my surgery. After surgery, the patient can walk and engage in other weight-bearing activities because of the use of screws. Ill report back next Wed at my post-op appointment on if there were any ramifications to my scooter incident today. 10 days post surgery after a complete rupture. Take things slow and be extra careful in all things, even when it doesnt seem necessary! Two bones being joined at a joint is also known as arthrodesis or a joint fusion. I know I have to go to the doctor but if I ruptured my achilles I should be in a lot of pain today right? and Privacy Policy and steps will be taken to remove posts identified I was still in a soft cast, and my ankle definitely moved forward a lot. Armor always on! Should I be worried?? Called the doctor and he told he thinks i am fine but i am stressing the hell out. I can wiggle my toes, move my ankle move my toes up and down. At best, they might temporarily alleviate some of the pain. Our patients benefit from our team-centered approach with world-renowned surgeons and specialized physician assistants, nurses and physical therapists. Update: its totally fine and they said its healing beautifully. I took pain medications and anti-inflammatories and the next day I woke up and Im not nearly and any kind of pain. Im now onto dealing with my surgical wound, and making sure it heals correctly, so wish me luck on that! 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. It was only for a split second but it hurt a lot. A few weeks after ankle surgery its usually the joint stiffness that is the main roadblock to recovery. Im really thankful I found this blog. I am also two weeks into this. I was still NWB but unfortunately my full weight came down on my bad foot. Since this post made me feel much better, I will follow up after I see the doctor to let everyone know how it turned out. My wife is about 20 hours post Achilles bone spur surgery and I am terrified. I would like to thank everyone who contributed to this forum because I thought that I had really messed up when in fact this is a very common incident. My body ended up in a pose sort of similar to a runner at the start of a race. At this point I still ice most of the day. It may also occur if patients dont follow the postoperative directions carefully. What a relief to read these posts! In a splint like cast, not a hard cast. I know its my fault and I aaa being stupid, just wondering if anyone else had similar surgery and experience. About 2 weeks after my surgery I lost balance and I smacked my bare foot down on the bathroom floor while getting out of the shower. Plates, screws, and other hardware are often used to correct the toe and keep it in place. Just being able to walk without assistance was a great feeling. Everything going well today I had stitches removed and hard cast out on. In severe cases mostly involving more elderly patients, resection arthroplasty is often performed by removing the bottom of the toe joint with the big toe left immobilized entirely. I had some intense pain in the Achilles and a stretching sensation but no pop. Had detach reattach surgery today am in splint & slipped with scooter. I am scared that I loosened all my ligaments and will need surgery again. Thanks everyone for the posts! Today is exactly 2 weeks since the surgery and I feel that a lot of progress has been made. To prove you're a person (not a spam script), type the security word shown in the picture. Slipped onto foot like the second day excruciating 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. Are you managing to use the knee walker now? 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