BUNIONECTOMY
(6 discussions)
I am having austin bunionectomy procedure done on my right foot in Oct and then the left at a later date.
I have read many horror stories re: this type of surgery. I am considering cancelling the operation.
What is the risks involved and the success rate for this type of operation.
Any information would help.
Thanks
6 comments
kendrick
: Realistically, it would be impossible for me to comment on the procedure for you because I haven’t examined you. Why don’t you get a 2nd opinion from a Board Certified podiatrist? : Good luck: Vivian A DPM
Vivian Abrams DPM
I am somewhat surprised that you are posting this concern. If you did not have all of your questions answered by your doctor, go back and ask again. Write them down first before you go, so you won’t forget. Youmust be aware that everyone has a horror story about some surgery on any part of the body, from head to toe. If you are inclined to cancel because of this concern, then you really aren’t ready for it. Logically, if this were not a very good procedure, why would it be done so frequently?Realistically, it would be impossible for me to comment on the procedure for you because I haven’t examined you. Why don’t you get a 2nd opinion from a Board Certified podiatrist? Good luck. Vivian A DPM
Glenda Gingras
I have had one bunionectomy about 1990. Now the same foot is again in need of surgery. The podiatrist says that I won’t need another one. He says the reason for the need for another now is because the first one was not done correctly. I am wondering if this is possible and are there guarantees regarding this type of surgery and the need for repeat. I had always heard a bunion grows back in 7 to 8 years. I do not wear high heels or pointed toed shoes. Please respond. Thank you
maria
Well I hope you have had it done already, I just had it done Nov. 5 and I am doing great. I had both big toes and both pinkies done so 4 different things I had done. I feel great and have already started walking (don’t tell my dr.) I am healing so great, the dr. is very happy with the progress of course I am 28, married, 135 lbs, non smoker and not too much overweieght, I feel great and cannot wait to feel the final results of the surgery. I have been in pain so much before because of my feet I will gladly take the pain I have now to trade it off for the non pain I will have in the future. Hope it helps,Maria
catherine
I went to a surgeon as a rigid second toe was making it to painful for me to wear any shoes other than trainers. The bunionectomy was he said to be essential as my mild hallux valgus would push further over against a flaccid second toe and become severe post 2nd toe repair…Surgery November 2001Slow recovery, but never to full use of my foot as the first toe joint remained stiff and somewhat painful.Physiotherapy for a while but little significant improvement.November 2012 pain increased. Finally saw the surgeon in Feb 2013.He says the blood supply to the distal end of MT 1 was disrupted, the bone has collapsed, the securing pin is now pushing into the joint space, and there is debris in the joint space. The plan is to remove the pin, open up the joint space to clean out the debris, and hope this leaves me free of pain. Do you know of success or failure following this intervention, or any other approach that might be considered? I am 61, normally very active at gym, walking in the countryside, and live in a city which requires walking a lot and at speed (my norm). catherine
Vanessa
: I had a bunionectomy done 8 years ago. I am experiencing a sharp pain at the neck of my big right toe. Can it be possible a screw is loose?