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Upcoming Midfoot fusion

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So sorry to hear about all of your issues. I'm realizing how much whatever happens with the feet happens with everything else as well. My surgery was done on July 24, as scheduled. A few days before the surgery I decided not to have any fusion done and I'm happy that I made that decision. I had a peroneal tendon repair because both tendons were severely shredded. I also had a calcaneal osteotomy, a procedure that involves cutting the heel bone, moving it over to align with the leg, and securing it with two screws. I have extremely high arches, so the surgeon also lengthened my calf muscle to allow the arch to go down somewhat--I hope. I am now six weeks post-op and still non-weight-bearing. I'm very thankful that the pain hasn't been as severe as I anticipated. I have a good support network, but I still get bored and lonely from just sitting around the house. On 9/19, I'm scheduled to have the cast removed and then begin weight-bearing as tolerated. I anticipate that it will be some time before I can walk without pain. I'm shooting for late November before I can do that. Bottom line--so far, so good. I wish you all the best as you deal with your foot issues.

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Best for your recovery as well! It is amazing, well really very logical if you think about it - that the feet are the key ingredient to everything else on up - even shoulders. I wish I knew then what I know now. Hope all goes as planned for you.

Did an orthopedic surgeon specializing if foot issues perform your surgery?