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Big toe fusion issue

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Cinderfire
Cinderfire

I've had several operations on my big toe. It all started with a bunion. I now ended up with a fusion. My issue is that my toe is permanently bent at the second joint. Not allowing me to wear any shoes but sneakers and flip flops. Is this normal?

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  • Cluckers46
    Cluckers46 Cinderfire

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    I have had both my big toes fused my left foot is bent inwards at the joint and still splayed from the other toe which means I cannot wear flip flops my surgeon said it will get bett I also have to have the plate taken out on the left as the pin is sticking up 
    • Cinderfire
      Cinderfire Cluckers46

      Posted

      My toe is bent down. The I tail base is fused but the 2nd knuckle is bent. Almost like it wants to be a hook or sorts. I don't think this is normal. I told my dr and he said maybe I need ANOTHER surgery to cut the tendon under my toe so it'll straighten?  I'm so confused. Some say negligence in the dr's part but idk. Sigh 

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