Anyone had surgery with Martin Klinkle?

Hi Stella, I think most private appointments are quick with this operation, it's elective so really, you choose when you have it, the NHS waiting list is at least 9 months and I have been told there are only 60 Podiatric surgeons in the UK and as they specialise in feet they are obviously better qualified to do this op than an Orthopedic surgeon I would think. My chap was in Milton Keynes and it was day surgery, most are done with an ankle block and sedative so you are awake and go home same day. I didn't have keyhole. Have also had bunions forever and am booked to have the other one done in September (both private). You'll be surprised at how much you can do on crutches and with the boot, it's about 14 weeks post op for me but I am delighted with the result. It does take time to recover as it is major surgery but give your feet the respect they derserve and rest and elevate them properly, if you have one, the best ice method is a circular wine cooler that you keep in the freezer, get two and they will just pop over the top of your foot over the bandage when your foot is elevated.

Good luck, don't rush your recovery and rest often! 

Hi again Stella, an overnight stay will be great but you will need to keep topped up on pain relief, don't not take it because you think you don't need it, you will for about a week depending on your pain threshhold.

I haven't been on crutches since about 3 weeks after the op, I used a stick and I was wearing my ordinary boots and most of my shoes by the 2nd week of January and all the time now. I had a Scarf and Akin Osteotomy and have 3 permanent pins in my right foot.

We live between the UK and Spain and we flew back to Spain on 27th December (op was on 12th), I have an 4x4 automatic and I was driving in about the first week of January for short journeys as we moved house as well!

Use the pino to wash down the painkillers........works every time!

 

Hi Stella, I went for consultation at a surgon who is specialised in minimally invasive surgeries (keyhole for bunions) in the USA. I had the option for keyhole surgery within a week or so. I didn't choose to do it at that instant cause I was on holiday and had other plans but I'm scheduled for April. -The best thing to do is contact the clinic and ask as many questions as possible. It's your feet!

Good luck with your surgery and hope you'll keep us updated

No way would I go to a surgeon without checking his credentials let alone not asking what my choices were.  Check him out!

Its me again - I had my surgery four days ago - Scarf and Akin on my left foot. Apart from problems with the anaethetic everything is ok so far, hardly any pain after day two but I'm guessing it might kick in after the first dressings are removed at 2 weeks? I was wondering when the ice packs should be used? the bandage is so think I don't think the cold will get through at this stage and I can't get the dressing wet so I'm guessing its for later on?

At the moment I'm in bed but as I live alone I am going to have to get up and go down stairs soon as I can't rely on friends all the time once the easter weekend is over...