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What is bunion surgery and recovery like?
I have inherited the tendency to have a bunion only on one foot. The bunion itself does not hurt, but it is apparently pinching nerves, running up the surface of my foot toward my ankle. I have sharp pains even at night when i'm sleeping. Can anyone share and shed some light on what bunion surgery and recovery is like? I have heard the whole process can be incredibly painful.
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@tkrfail21
Unbelievable journey for you. You’re right about PT routes some do not see you as a whole patient.
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Recently had a second opinion and the MD said nothing could be done because there’s a possibility if he even changed out some parts and used a different manufacturer that I could be left worse off then what I am.
It’s exhausting because I believe I can do better but had to ask for PT.
It makes me wonder if they’re concerned with going against a colleague.
nobend, the second opinion seems to indicate that the problems is with the implant. I wonder the reason he would use a different manufacturer. Do you think there may have been a recall on some of the parts used?
Many doctors are litigation adverse because of the cost in time, and, as you suggest, he may be protecting a colleague. It's best to get a second from a different network. It can work better to avoid getting the referral from the operating physician. Insurance can make 2nt and 3rd objective opinions expensive.
But you want a specialist in revision knee surgery to render the opinion.
I'd be wondering if this orthopedic surgeon knows that because the problem is with the mechanics of the implant, PT wouldn't be effective at extending ROM.
There have been recalls on knee replacement implant parts over the last few years.https://gravesmclain.com/metal-hip-implant/stryker-orthopaedics-recall/
Do you know which device was used in your surgery?
When they say no weight at all for 2 weeks after bunion surgery what does that really look like? In bed for 2 weeks? How do you get out of bed to use the bathroom without putting weight on foot?
@tkrfail21
You can walk on your heal only - or ideally get a knee scooter. You could also ask the doctor precisely what they mean by “no weight at all,” like does it include walking on a boot?
I did sit for a week using an ice machine for a whole lot of the day and had my foot elevated. It kept the swelling way down, good luck
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1 Reaction@tkrfail21, Heel walking and I had a crutch to start out, otherwise I was sitting with my foot elevated on a pillow on a table.