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Big Toe joint fusion

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chris24681
chris24681

I had a Bunionectomy last Nov and still in a lot of pain.  Doctor wants to do a joint fusion. Has anyone had this done? Would it relieve the pain? Not sure if I want to go through this again.

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  • pauline54858
    pauline54858 chris24681

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    Hi Chris if u are a surgeon coukd u perhaps give me some advice. I had double bunion surgery 7 months ago. I can not put my right foot flat on the ground. I am walking on the outer side of my feet. I have a feeling of a lump under the ball of ny foot. A pulling sensation as if I have and extremely tight shoe on. I get quite a bit if swelling and pain. I have recently had a nerve block put in my back for tge pain no relive yet. What would you suggest I do. Thanks for listening.
  • Terri66
    Terri66 chris24681

    Posted

    Hi Chris,

    I had a bunionectomy last December, the bump was still there so my consultant said the best thing was to have another bunionectomy with fusion and realignment, I have arthritis in the big toe.

     My op wasn't successful again, the surgeon said he "off shot" my big toe, I now have a gap between the toes, I can not wear normal shoes and trainers and boots make the big toe very red and warm.

     I am in more pain now then with the original bunion, I'm walking on one side of the foot which is making my ankle and knee sore.

     I have another appointment with my consultant next  week to see the what the next step is.

     Good luck!

  • christine96133
    christine96133 chris24681

    Posted

    Hello

    I had toe fusion 4 years ago as the Doctor said it was best as if he just tidied up the bunion, I would be back within 2 years in pain.

    Recovery for me seemed a long time as foot did not return to normal size until a year later and had to get used to there effectively being no joint but the pain was taken away and I can run.

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