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has anyone else had toes not touching the floor following bunion and hammer toe surgery.?

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john69167
john69167

I had bunion and hammer toe surgery 2 and a half weeks ago and i am worried as the two hammer toes were shortened and had nextra implants put in. At the moment these toes are not touching the floor. Could this be due in part due to the swelling underneath the toes? I am getting really worried

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  • rosie67053
    rosie67053 john69167

    Posted

    Yes after bunion surgery my toes didn't touch the ground for a while, you are still swollen.  As you get more mobile and with less swelling this will improve.  
  • smab97
    smab97 john69167

    Posted

    Hi John I am 16 week post op with a hallux valgus, and akins proceedure. My big toe still doesn't completely touch the floor, the surgeon has it's fine and not to worry about it.
    • kelly45182
      kelly45182 smab97

      Posted

      Smab, how are you finding walking?

      ie pushing off the big toe?

    • john69167
      john69167 kelly45182

      Posted

      Hi kelly what does Smab mean please. and I am still in the walker boot so walking on the heel. Please explain?
    • kelly45182
      kelly45182 john69167

      Posted

      Smab97 is the username of the post above me. I was asking them a question.
    • smab97
      smab97 kelly45182

      Posted

      Hi Kelly absolutely fine till today when my toe was very sore, so visited surgeon. I had my foot x-rayed and found out I have fractured the site of the osteotomy! Looking forward to 6 weeks in a back slab and crutches. Very fed up.
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