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Non fusion bunion surgery

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joanne78640
joanne78640

I had bunion surgery in july 2016. At my 6 week post op appointment i was told there was movement in the joint which shouldnt be there which indicated non fusion of the bone. Ive been going back to see the surgeon at 6 weekly intervals to have xrays and there is no bone growth. Because of this i need another op in Jan to rectify the problem. However for the last 4 weeks my foot is becoming increasingly pain full. I am on vit d supplements ( count was 28) and have a bone density scan planned. Anyone else had similar experience?

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  • Cluckers46
    Cluckers46 joanne78640

    Posted

    I didn't have bunion surgery I had the 1st joint fused in both big toes on the 3rd oct so I have a plate and screws

    i had an x- ray early Dec so maybe just 8 weeks after surgery and the bones not fused I have to wait until Feb 8th for another x ray so I have my fingers crossed that it's fussing 

    what is the vitamin d doing 

     

    • joanne78640
      joanne78640 Cluckers46

      Posted

      They are trying to find out why my bones arent repairing. I dont smoke or have diabetes so they tested my vit d level ( vit d helps bone growth)
    • Cluckers46
      Cluckers46 joanne78640

      Posted

      That's good to know I might try them before my next appointment 

      when is your next surgery and what do they plan to do x

    • joanne78640
      joanne78640 Cluckers46

      Posted

      Ive got another xray on the 11th to see if there's any bone growth. If not they are putting a plate and screws in it on the 13th. Getting fed up of the pain now.

    • Cluckers46
      Cluckers46 joanne78640

      Posted

      I am fed up of not being able to walk properly as wearing them silly post op shoes it's horrible 

      have you got pain relief 

    • joanne78640
      joanne78640 Cluckers46

      Posted

      Ive got basic paracetomol. Cant have ibuprofen because it slows down bone repair apparently. I could see my own gp for something stronger but you know how long it takes to get an appointment!!!
    • Cluckers46
      Cluckers46 joanne78640

      Posted

      Yes you can buy co codamol over the counter maybe that will help 

      I am not in pain as such just my toes feel odd 

  • goanna57
    goanna57 joanne78640

    Posted

    I wish you the best of luck Joanne.

    Did you have K-Wires in your toes?

    If so, how long were they in for and how were they removed?

  • dj831
    dj831 joanne78640

    Posted

    I had a double osteotomy and bunion removal done nearly 14 weeks ago. I have 2 screws and a pin. For some reason my bone isn't fusing. It's been a month since my last xray,I go again in 2 weeks. The pain seemed to be getting better, but last night it started throbbing again deep inside for no reason. I'm very frustrated. I don't smoke, no diabetes, I've been very careful to listen to the Dr on weight bearing. This morning I'm beside myself.

    When I had my surgery my Dr found that my bone is hollow. He brushed it off aso nothing more than strange, but I am starting to think that there is something to it. If it's not healed at my next visit, perhaps a bone density test???

    • Cluckers46
      Cluckers46 dj831

      Posted

      Sound nasty I have screws and plate in both big toe had mtp bone fusion for arthritis and my bones not fused 
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