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6 weeks post op scarf osteotomy

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susan01316
susan01316

Ok so I'm just coming up to 6 weeks post op I'm now walking without my crutches woo Ho however still have my shoe on.

I have bought myself as pair of training shoes but 1 size bigger as advised by a few ppl on this forum.

I can walk but only with a limp as I'm scared to bend my toe fully however getting better each day.

I just wondered if anyone is suffering with their hips as I feel I have more pain from my hip than my foot at the moment and if so any advise would be really grateful .

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  • mary42138
    mary42138 susan01316

    Posted

    At first yes, but doing exercises at physical therapy and getting stronger, exercises help, good luckwith your recovery, hang in there, its a slow process,
  • Kaliana
    Kaliana susan01316

    Posted

    PT has helped me build back my strength in my foot, ankle, calf, and my hips. I'm 7 1/2 weeks post-op and I can now walk in sneakers without a limp. Are you doing PT?
    • susan01316
      susan01316 Kaliana

      Posted

      Hi Kaliana

      I have my first PT session on Thursday .

      I just hope it helps with the pain I'm feeling in my hips and now my back .

      I'm feeling a little bit down as I'm wondering if I've done the right thing .I'm not sleeping now due to the pain in my hips plus still can't put my foot flat or walk without a limp .

      Lets hope i feel better after PT .

    • Kaliana
      Kaliana susan01316

      Posted

      Susan,

      I'm certain it will help. Also how are you elevating? I was using 5 pillows and my back always hurt. I bought a product the lounge doctore a few weeks ago that has the proper height for you knee, legs, and feet. It's made such a difference. As for you thinking over your surgery, has your bunion pain gone away? That alone made mine worth it to me.

  • nemo68931
    nemo68931 susan01316

    Posted

    same here I was and still am having knee pain and hip pain. my back gets very sore from electing and laying down much of the day but pt has helped stretch my leg out a lot. my operated on leg is much smaller than my other leg aside uncle just gets lost. hang in there!
    • susan01316
      susan01316 nemo68931

      Posted

      Hi

      I have now had to have an mp joint hydrostatic injection under anesthetic to loosen up my joint as it was so stiff .

      my surgeon reckons this is due to my PT sessions not being performed in the correct way .

      I have also had to have some injections for my planter fasciitis returning due to my stance and how im walking it seems to be one thing after another .

    • nemo68931
      nemo68931 susan01316

      Posted

      oh wow sorry to hear that! those next ions always sound so painful. hopefully this will be all that you need! how do you think you pt was done incorrectly?

      ps sorry for all those typos in the last reply stupid phone!

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