Big toe joint replacement.

Posted , 2 users are following.

Hi I had both big toes done this week . Very painful to weight bear and just wondered if it takes a long time to heal if anyone knows. Thanks

0 likes, 2 replies

2 Replies

  • Posted

    Everyone is different but in my experience (10.5 weeks post op) this is where you learn why we are called patients! Mine are taking a LONG time, not really painful but not comfortable either and there are good days and bad days. Yesterday I walked about 2 miles, today they are giving me hell!
    • Posted

      Hi mine will be 2 weeks Wednesday. Not to bad at mo. Get dressing of Thursday.so hopefully I ll be a bit better at walking. I cnt walk to town witch is a five minute walk. It d take me half an hour. My pains not to bad. Just annoying.

Report or request deletion

Thanks for your help!

We want the community to be a useful resource for our users but it is important to remember that the community are not moderated or reviewed by doctors and so you should not rely on opinions or advice given by other users in respect of any healthcare matters. Always speak to your doctor before acting and in cases of emergency seek appropriate medical assistance immediately. Use of the community is subject to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and steps will be taken to remove posts identified as being in breach of those terms.