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Bunion Surgery and big toe fusion

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Schirmer1
Schirmer1

Hi All.

I had a big toe fusion 5 weeks ago, and a bunion removal.  I tried to walk in the boot last night after being on the knee cart for 5 weeks, my leg is very weak and when i added pressure my whole foot had a zing like electricity zapped it? Does anyone else have this issue? does it go away, and is there an excersise i can do to get the strength back in my leg?

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  • kim92989
    kim92989 Schirmer1

    Posted

    Yep zinging is normal , I think it's all the

    Muscles and tendons trying to function again and I am sure during surgery nerves get touched causing this horrible zinging!

    It will get better the more u allow your foot to do normal movements .

    Best of luck

    • Schirmer1
      Schirmer1 kim92989

      Posted

      thank you so much, i was a little nervous that i wouldnt be able to walk smile

  • lumplessfeet
    lumplessfeet Schirmer1

    Posted

    I had my bunions removed 2 1/2 weeks ago and I have had to walk in the specialised boots, provided by the hospital, allowing me to get around on my heels. I haven't experienced any pain in my feet, apart from one instance, when I was asleep. It was enough to wake me up and you describe it really well - yes! A zing! I wondered whether I'd moved my foot inappropriately, but from what Kim, in a previous post says, I think that it may be quite normal :-). Reassuring to know that I hadn't done something to cause it. Hope you're not too uncomfortable..... Take care.

    • Schirmer1
      Schirmer1 lumplessfeet

      Posted

      thank you so much! i am praying it goes away. good luck with your recovery. sounds like feet are a tough one redface

  • brenda47714
    brenda47714 Schirmer1

    Posted

    I am having the same surgery after the first of the year.  I will have physical therapy after the boot comes off.  I think you probably need some PT at this time.  I'm surprised your doctor hasn't suggested someone for you to see.

    • Schirmer1
      Schirmer1 brenda47714

      Posted

      She hasnt mentioned anything about therapy at all. I wonder if she will after i am in the boot fulltime
    • brenda47714
      brenda47714 Schirmer1

      Posted

      If she doesn't, I'd ask for some.  Several years ago, I had a bone spur removed on the same foot and I had PT afterward which really helped.  Inactivity really takes a toll.

    • Schirmer1
      Schirmer1 brenda47714

      Posted

      thanky you i will. it has been 5 weeks of non weight bearing, so i have one lamp leg and one weak leg. smile

  • goanna57
    goanna57 Schirmer1

    Posted

    Why were you using a knee cart instead of crutches which would have helped you heaps more by slightly putting your foot to the ground whilst wearing the boot? Your not ready to put full pressure on your foot for the time being. Please take it easy, not rushing things. Also you have to be careful of nerve damage. Good luck!!!
    • Schirmer1
      Schirmer1 goanna57

      Posted

      They gave me the knee cart for 6 weeks and then move to the boot for another 2 weeks? My foot feels better this week, but it is hard to walk without my leg twisting and causing pain in my musle. thank you for responding
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