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Removal of 3 joints of middle toes

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julia40105
julia40105

Has anyone had surgery to remove the joints in the middle 3 toes to relieve pressure point underneath. I am on list for op in the next few months but really need to find out how my feet will be afterwards. I have been told I might still have to wear an insole afterwards. It will be under general anaesthetic which is quite scarey. When I went to consultation there were loads of questions I forgot to ask.

Thanks.

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  • rose71920
    rose71920 julia40105

    Posted

    **Hi Julia,

    If you have a list of questions call your surgeons office. They will get him/ her to call you with your concerns.

    I had to have a big toe fusion, take the first 3 joints out because of horrible pain. While I don't have **what you have its similar.

    You will want to be put under ! When my surgeons nurse told me I asked her if it was needed and she said "OH yes!" I remember the look on her face.. she proceeded to say that I didn't want to hear or feel anything during that or after. And she was right!

    I was in a shoe/ covered completely on the foot. could weight bare on the heel only. Not horrible. Did have to take some meds of course for a few weeks.

    My issue is now... While I'm supposed to walk normally I do not. Its still painful on the bottom of the toe for some reason. When I spoke to my doc about the pain he didn't seem concerned.

    I wish you luck! And again, ask the office or his assistant to have him call you with your concerns.

    • julia40105
      julia40105 rose71920

      Posted

      Hi Rose

      Thank you for your reply.

      Sorry to hear you are still in pain I hope it goes away soon.

      I am hoping I will be able to walk a bit on my heels as it will be difficult with both feet out of action. Did you have both feet dine at once?

      I will try ringing the surgeons secretary to see if i can ask a few questions.

    • rose71920
      rose71920 julia40105

      Posted

      Oh ! No, not both my feet. Just one! Not sure if I endure both. Glad you are going to call your docs office. You should be fine on your heels but again, I'm not sure.

      best of luck to you!

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