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Hallux Rigidus Surgery.

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steve_30812
steve_30812

Anyone here had surgery for HR.

I had surgery the middle of last year for suspected HR. Decompression osteotomy with Cheilectomy had a few problems with the recovery and had to have revision surgery which included further cheilectomy and debridement.

11 weeks post 2nd surgery and still getting swelling and some joint pain which is different than the before the initial surgery.

I have read that swelling can last anywhere up to a year. My worry is the joint ache and pain. I'm not sure if this is post op healing raw bone etc. Or is it something else.

Does anyone here have similar experience of HR surgery and did they eventually get rid of the pain??

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  • jp66967
    jp66967 steve_30812

    Posted

    "decompression osteotomy" mankes no sense to me. Where was the osteotomy, and what was removed (if anything)?

    Longitudinal incisions (in the line of the toe) can be a problem as the scar will shorten with time.

    • steve_30812
      steve_30812 jp66967

      Posted

      Osteotomy was on the metatarsal behind the big toe. Not sure how much bone was removed.
  • jp66967
    jp66967 steve_30812

    Edited

    How I wish that the NHS surgeons would stop damaging the metatarsal. My message to other readers is the emphatic advice not to allow any surgeon to operate upon the metatarsal. I have seen it all, catastrophy after catastrophy.
    • steve_30812
      steve_30812 jp66967

      Posted

      jP just a question and please don't think I'm being rude. You say you have seen this time and time before, where have you seen this and why are the surgeons performing this type of op if you believe this is a bad op?
    • scott61752
      scott61752 jp66967

      Posted

      How do I know if my surgeon is going to damage my metatarsal? And how do I check up on my particular doctor to make sure he is qualified for the procedure
  • jp66967
    jp66967 steve_30812

    Posted

    I have seen it because I am a specialist foot and ankle surgeon.

    I have a certain sympathy for my colleagues, because they are only doing what they have been taught.

    Sadly, these errors are perpetuated in their training.

    • JNC
      JNC jp66967

      Posted

      Hi JP - looking for reassurance more than anything else! My daughter has had two Cheilectomy's for Hallux Rigidus and still has debilitating pain - her last x-ray showed no cartilage in the great toes.  She is scheduled for bilateral big toe fusion surgery.  My concern is that she is only 21. I haven't found any resources or studies on long term success of this surgery on a young adult.  Any guidance where to look? or, is that even a concern? thank you!
    • mary42138
      mary42138 jp66967

      Posted

      Cason what is your suggestion to someone with rigiid big toe.? What would you do if it was your foot?
    • scott61752
      scott61752 JNC

      Posted

      How is your daughter's foot today? I'm considering having the surgery actually I'm scheduled for surgery October 20th and I'm doing other homework and was wondering how she's doing

  • jp66967
    jp66967 steve_30812

    Posted

    I have seen it because I am a specialist foot and ankle surgeon.

    I have a certain sympathy for my colleagues because they are only doing what they have been taught.

    Sadly these errors are perpetuated in their training.

    • steve_30812
      steve_30812 jp66967

      Posted

      JP thanks for the reply. Is it true this type of Surgery is not usually performed by Orthopeadic surgeons but more commonly by podiatric surgeons?
  • jp66967
    jp66967 steve_30812

    Posted

    A foot and ankle surgeon is a fully trained medical practitioner, with a further five year diploma in surgery, plus usually having completed a further foot-and-ankle fellowship in a super specialised unit.

    Podiatrists do not have this training.

    • steve_30812
      steve_30812 jp66967

      Posted

      I take it you are an Orthopeadic Foot and ankle surgeon..!!
  • carol13832
    carol13832 steve_30812

    Posted

    I also had the Decompression osteotomy with Cheilectomy.  It has been almost 4 months since the surgery, and I'm still limping.  Still quite a bit of joint pain. Hoping for better results with time.

     

    • scott61752
      scott61752 carol13832

      Posted

      Hi Carol how is your toe today? I'm scheduled for surgery October 20th and I'm doing my homework on whether or not I should have this surgery or not

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