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Twelve days after removal of metalware

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Terri66
Terri66

Twelve days after the removal of metalware due to infection, just taken off the dressing!

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  • susann1107
    susann1107 Terri66

    Posted

    As long as you are happy with the result, that is all what counts. I do slightly differ with your treatment, because you either have an osteotomy for a bunion or a fusion as a last result when the joint is full of arthritis. But all which counts really is that you are not in pain anymore. Most important thing :-)
    • Terri66
      Terri66 susann1107

      Posted

      I was hoping the second op, the fusion, to be the last!

       

      During my first consultation the surgeon did suggest having the fusion done first as the arthritis was fairly extensive, but he said he would try the osteotomy first and see how that goes.

      The bump was still there so the fusion and bump shaved more was needed, but the surgeon "overshot" the toe leaving the gap!

    • susann1107
      susann1107 Terri66

      Posted

      Not sure how old you are, but should he not have offered you a toe joint replacement, that woud, depending on your age give you some mobility and should the arthritis then develope further in years to come, you could have still had a fusion. But you never can cure an arthritis riddled joint with an osteotomy. But to be honest Terry, if you are happy and have no pain, then all is well
    • Terri66
      Terri66 susann1107

      Posted

      I was 48 with the fist op.

       I am still in pain and unable to wear shoes only Ugg style boots!

    • susann1107
      susann1107 Terri66

      Posted

      So young then really!!!! Once you had a fusion there should be no more pain. That you will not be able to wear heels again is normal as your toe is fused and can not bent any more. But there should be no more pain. All in all not a very good out come of the operations. You do have my sympathy and I can only anagine the frustration you feel. I am correct that it was done under the NHS?
    • Terri66
      Terri66 susann1107

      Posted

      Hi Susann,

      yes was done on the NHS, I have a follow up appointment middle of this month, the last appointment the surgeon said he was going to take a wedge of bone from my big toe to bring it in and straighten more.

      I never wore high heels and always have worn pumps!

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