1. Community
  2. Bones, joints and muscles
  3. Hallux Valgus (Bunions)

Minimally invasive bunion surgery ? Big toe position

Posted , 3 users are following.

hillyBill
hillyBill

Hi I have just had a bilateral bunionectomy 6 days ago. I have a k wire splint in position. Both my big toes are pointing inwards ant the gap between the 1st and 2nd toe looks huge! Is this normal? Please reassure me!

0 likes, 3 replies

3 Replies

  • pamela68350
    pamela68350 hillyBill

    Posted

    Hi just thought I'd query if you live in Australia and had your operation there, as I live in Western Australia and can't find a surgeon here that does the minimally invasive procedure with the K-wire - I am wondering if your operation is also called the Boesch Technique (they a wire too) and recovery time is a lot quicker than the old method.   Will be interested to read your answer about where you have had this done.    Best Wishes Pam
  • hillyBill
    hillyBill

    Posted

    Hi Pam No sorry I don't live in Australia. I live in England and had my op done at Goring Hall hospital in Worthing.

    I am pleased to say that even with the knife splint in place the gap between my toes is narrowing slowly which is encouraging.

    Hope you find a surgeon who can do it for you.

    hillyBill

    • susann1107
      susann1107 hillyBill

      Posted

      Hi, you told me you had it done by a surgeon who is actually based in Australia. Since when does Goring Hall offer the Boesch method? Not by Mr Palmer?
Back to top

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.