3 weeks post op, completely ruptured my Achilles. New bleeding occured. I guess the casts and boots are made with the fact in mind that the odds are most people will slip or fall at least once over the long recovery process. Surgery two weeks ago, currently in a soft cast. I thought all that work healing, elevating, icing, for nothing! I had a full ruptured Achilles Tendon that was operated on about 3 weeks ago. I saw the Dr and everything was / is still ok. Im in the boot during the day and normally have to sleep in a splint, but have not been the past few nights. About 8 days post repair of a full Achilles tear, my crutch sipped and I caught myself with the injured foot (in a splint, not a hard cast). Has any one else experienced this with non-detrimental results? Even if they didnt I think Ill stick with the booth because I dont want to wake up and accidentally do something like put too much weight etc when Im half asleep so I keep the boot on but much looser. Feels like its getting stronger day to day. Doc said that everything was fine, and that healing was going well, I youre mine October 18, and the year was right in the muscle. I can definitely second that this site is really helpful. Felt a ton of pain but no ripping feeling; more like a tough pull from my calf to my Achilles. @paul. im worried that i might have moved the bones around because i know the dr put a screw in to keep it in place and im paranoid that it will heal weird now.. anyone else have a fall 5 days after their bunionectomy was there any effect from it? To make sure, give your doctor a call, theyll let you know if you need to see them earlier, Just wanted to say a quick thank you to everyone who has posted about their journey back from their Achilles injury. is a lifesaver as I am a complete walking disaster on crutches. However everything feels a bit looser .. just not as stiff as before. (I know. what kind of a foot specialist hasn't got a backup plan if machine breaks?) I called doctors office was told if additional pain or swelling to come in Im praying there is no additional harm cant handle any more surgery. Im 4 weeks post surgery and am half weight bearing. Had surgery back on July 23, and Im scheduled to have my hard cast removed this Thursday August 6. I know that this is a less common rupture so I wonder if anyone else had this particular surgery and accident. My question: I feel like there is a steel rod pushing through both sides of my ankle, and sometimes on the top of my foot. Read Also: The Paley Orthopedic & Spine Institute. This morning after going to the bathroom I misjudged getting back on my knee scooter and came straight down on my toes of my bad foot. Thanks everyone for the posts! Called the doctor and he told he thinks i am fine but i am stressing the hell out. I was terrified that I might have ruined the whole process! Wishing you all a speedy recovery! It happens so fast Im honestly not sure if I landed flat footed or stepped Forwards. 80 -90% better after surgery is a home run. Still very weak. Im still nervous as of today as my 2 week follow up is on the 17th. not sure if it's related. I fretted until I saw the doctor for my first post-surgical appointment, but I told him what I had done and he said everything looked fine. Also, they will ensure long-lasting correction without the possibility of the bunion coming back. All he told me was in 2-1/2 weeks he wanted to see me walking into my appointment, in my boot of course and then possibly get rid of the boot all together a couple weeks after that. My incision/surgery site has healed fully, i have little to no scar tissue. Hello fellow Achilles warriors. The pain level is the same as before the accident. Anyway at some point I put down the wrong foot! I didnt hear/feel anything, and sounds like you didnt either, so I bet its just a little scare. In the strong majority of cases, there is misalignment of the bone that makes it stick out and become prominent. Im going to try to convince her to call the doctor today. I figured I would share my 2 stories that happened recently so that others can use it for their own. Id love to ice it, but the current semi-soft cast is too thick to have ice do any good. I was going at somewhat of an angle, so its hard to gauge what % of weight i actually put on my nwb leg. I didn't have any problems then. Thank you for providing a quality article. WebVery close inspection is usually necessary to find any trace of bunion surgery. I'm feeling much better about my surgery on 11/7 now. Had full tear of Achilles. I ended up putting all my weight on my ankle. It doesnt hurt much, or constantly, but Im just scared in case I have torn it. Thank you all for your posts. Well, the good news is that I saw my surgeon today, and although Im a bit banged up and bruised, my protective boot did its job and saved me from rerupturing my achilles. Im still in a cast (4 weeks tomorrow) not equinus anymore but still not flat. WebThe recovery process for bunion surgery can be slightly longer than hammertoe surgery recovery, but differences are in about two weeks maximum. i want to have my left foot done too but im not sure if ill have enough strength to have my current -bad-. I has my pre op yesterday and am ready to go. WebI'm sure the numbness will go away in time. Either recurrence or overcorrection may require a second operation . Its a few hours later now and there is still some throbbing on the Achilles. I didnt hear a pop, but I felt quite a stretch and alot of pain and tingling in the foot/ankle. The screw head is approx 2-3mm above the bone, so that small area can create swelling and discomfort to the top of the foot. My wife is about 20 hours post Achilles bone spur surgery and I am terrified. Second surgery was open then a week later I had to get a third surgery to debride a hematoma. I had a ligament reconstruction surgery, so everything is supposed to be tight. When I massage that bump it seems to go away but appears after a while again. A bit worried, and wondering if I should call the doc or wait a few day till the 6th. As for yall that have slipped or taken a step on your foot. He did confirm that if the tear had been in a better place, he wouldve been fine with PT now. LoL. I still do wear one everyday. Wow this is the blog Ive been looking for. 9 hours later and I still have pain in my leg. For background, I fully ruptured my Achilles tendon in the first week of August and had surgery roughly a week later. She sported a white bandage on her left foot. 2023 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. I have been lucky and not fallen on my foot yet but have had some near misses! Mine hurt like heck after I fell on it, but since the pain went away I wasnt too concerned that I did anything serious. People will turn to every possible alternative before arriving at the last resort of conventional foot surgery. Looking for some feedback/advice. The podiatrist had guided me I felt a horrible pain in my calf at the site of the gastroc lengthening. Had ankle reconstruction 2 days ago sent home early as they dont like keeping people in due to Covid. I am in a fiberglass cast and can move the ankle with no pain a little within in and can wiggle my toes. The surgeon suspects it was scar tissue that i felt tearing. Historically, these procedures have been performed through large incisions, but at HSS, I have perfected two special techniques to correct bunions through tiny incisions. Katie is now said to be learning to walk again following the latest procedure. It still hurts more than before but trying not to get too anxious about it. Im still going to call my doctor on monday. I told the doctor about the slip and he was completely unconcerned. I see my Dr. on the 13th looking forward to what Update: Saw ortho today and had cast removed. Because I accidentally landed on my foot getting out of bed without my boot it cause the gap and now Im schedule for another surgery. Some tingling and a very little pain. but now I'm 2.5 months post op and I'm experiencing a lot of pain on the top of my foot. or a Splint? No complications with my first surgery, but I was going into it super fit and flexible. It is a weird feeling. I asked my doc about it and he said everything looked good and that it would be difficult to re-rupture with the boot (or in my case it was the splint) on. Hope that was the last of scares with re-tearing.. Not a fun past 3 days. WebFoot Irritation From Retained Hardware. A mild bunion recurrence is well-tolerated by most patients. I do have a little tingle in my toes which is scaring me. Best of luck to all who have dealt with is type of surgery. Still need some strengthening, but life is almost back to normal now other than not yet back into sports. Good luck. Need to realize that Im not Wonder Woman and sit still. In both cases I experienced the same electric tingle that has been described in previous posts, though not much pain. Unfortunately the x-ray machine was down so I must wait until another day for that. I am going in tomorrow to have my sutures removed. I hate running even more now. He said the likelihood of a re-tear in a hard cast being fixed in some plantarflexion was highly unlikely and even more so being 4 weeks post-op. I know not everyone is as fortunate as I am to have this kind of help. It's harder to ride the knee scooter with the hard cast but I guess I'll get used to it. After, I had a throbbing pain in my lower calf that lasted about 20 minutes. It hurt really bad for the rest of the night but I took some pain killers and managed to get some sleep. If youre worried about possible problems, you can talk to a specialist at LuxeFoot Surgery clinic. Thankfuly at least Im pretty sure the metal hardware holding the damaged bones together should still be alright & this did happen shortly after I was given the OK to start putting weight on it 6 weeks after my surgery so Im sure all the hardware is nice & tight in there still. I go to the Doc in two days so Ill update everyone whose reading this one way or the other to provide some feedback then. Today, while transferring from a chair to my knee scooter, i misjudged my knee landing on the scooter pad and had a tumble over the side. My tear was just above my ankle, roughly in the middle. There is no need to worry about your recovery well make sure everything goes smoothly and that you dont experience any problems with bunion surgery screws. WebMost patients are very pleased with their post-op recovery period after Lapiplasty 3D bunion correction surgery. Should I worry? However, some patients can benefit from newer, minimally invasive techniques that have significant advantages. I have a little throbbing at the incision site right now, but I assume the pain will be less in the morning. Once I realized my foot could take it, it became much easier. I had my follow up yesterday. (During surgery. I am in pain but more worried I did damage. WebShree Jeewan Hospital, 67/1, New Rohtak Road, Nearby Liberty Cinema, Delhi, India I felt a pop (but it wasnt the same snap that I felt when I initially ruptured my achilles) I didnt feel the punch in the calf that I felt initially either. Torn my Achilles and I was exactly 1 week of surgery and still in my soft It scared me quite a bit but reading these calmed me a little. My concern now is how stiff it is and the certain sensations I get back there. And not even one "good" foot because that Bit freaked to say the leasthate to have 2-3 week set back. I have pretty good range of motion. Thanks, amethyst , for your concern. Bunion surgery is an outpatient procedure, meaning you can return home the same day. As far as I know there are no metal pieces in my foot. I am 3 weeks 2 days post op for achilles debridement and calcaneal exostomy (sorry for the spelling). I didnt hear or feel a pop like I did when I did it the first time, Martin, Im guessing you have a huge cast on your leg yet? Glad you are doing better! I think these scooters need to have a better design to make them more stable. Bunions are painful, unsightly, and mysterious. i run a small fast casual restaurant and am on my feet most of my 10 hour days. I came down with full weight on my bad leg. Im now about 5 weeks post op, and hopefully can start full weight bearing in a boot in a week. I spoke with the doctor by phone, as my Splint is looser due to calf atrophy. The first time I had a crutch get caught up in a loose extension cord while at work. Don't be too hard on yourself. Hopefully I didnt re injure my Achilles. i have a Slipped onto foot like the second day excruciating It is FREE! Im still a little numb and tingling on the top of my foot around my big toe, but hopefully that will go away in time. WebYou are typically in a sneaker about 8 weeks after surgery and can increase your activity I had Lapidus/Akin surgery on September 21, was in a splint for 1 week, then a cast for 3 weeks. Came down south for the holidays, my kids got scooters for Xmas so Jackass me was outside with them and scooting alongside. The bones lengthening, straightening, or shortening after being cut may occur unexpectedly during surgery or gradually after. Hoping just flared up and no damage done! Last night I slipped and put all weight on nwb foot. Been running my fingers up and down the tendon and it feels to me, intact. Let us know how you are doing! I start physical therapy tomorrow and hope to get my right leg strong enough to be able to support crutches and a scooter when my left foot is non-weight bearing. Take your drugs and walk on the foot. The recurrence rate is about 20% over a patients lifetime. This takes slightly longer if you have a general anaesthetic rather than an ankle block. It is essential to keep the surgical wound dry and clean after bunion surgery. WebI had bunion surgery 4 weeks ago, age 63, I have fallen off my knee scooter several times, so Ive decided to quit using it altogether. Ive been massaging it now that Im in boot. Excruciatingly painful. Ill share my Oops! story here as well and report any follow up. My first fall was off my scooter, and my second was going down the stairs with crutches (ended up just falling on my back , thankfully didnt tumble down The stairs lol) its very scary at first, but it happens to everyone. I see the doctor in 2 days to get stitches removed and so for now I am just waiting it out until then. How did it turn out ? Freaking out thinking I re re-reptured or harmed it in anyway. Didnt hurt just felt different I have not have weight on foot for over 2 months. They can put their entire weight on their affected foot with only the assistance of a surgical boot. Call a doc if you are worried! Roost ), I'm using my partner's email because this server would not let me register. However, I'm thinking that since the pain didn't get worse, and has even calmed down, maybe I'm OK. My surgeon wasnt very concerned about the slip- I texted him right after it happened. I just walk on my heal, (which is very sore just after a few days) I dont walk around much at all but the first time I fell off it (5 a.m. after surgery) I tore my rotator cuff, so they say, I didnt go to an Orthopedic Surgeon, but this Ive been too chicken to walk even a step without the boot on as ive read so many times that this is sorta when people re-rupture if its going to happen. A direct word to Chris: Dont despair my foot still doesnt lie flat 4 months after surgery. A good clinician will be able to tell a lot. Update. Posted This is generally the moderate stage of the development of a bunion. and he waited on me hand and foot, escorted me on every bathroom visit (finally I told him "some things really do need to stay private in a relationship" so he started waiting outside the door. If so, you are very likely to be fine. Happy healing!! Registered in England and Wales. I am 8 days out of surgery (follow up appointment in t-minus 6 days) for a full thickness achilles tear. dont stress. My right foot feels so good now and my left foot hurts like heck when I play soccer (my main source of exercise). Recurrence may happen if the bunion isnt fully corrected at the time of surgery or if the wrong bunion procedure was used. It turned out fine and Im guessing yours will too. Truck driver I am still able to move my foot and toes, but it is limited like it was before I fell. We were coming out of the theatre, the rows of seats are narrow, and I had to crutch along and then start going up some stairs at an angle. And depending on the type of fracture, the sizes might range from 1.5 mm to 7.3 mm. Will be far more careful from now on. I am very scared that I did damage to the repaired Achilles. It's amazing how quickly you can lose muscle strength by inactivity which is what has happened to my right leg now. 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