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Hammertoe Surgery and Neuropathy

Posted by Debbie @dbeshears1, Aug 12, 2023

I’m wondering if anyone with PN has actually had surgery to correct hammertoes or clubbed toes? An orthopedic consult said recovery for the foot/toes takes about 3 weeks. I’m wondering if anyone experienced any PN setbacks, like increases in numbing, tingling, gait or balance issues, etc? Thanks

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bini41 | @bini41 | Jun 5 8:52am
In reply to @bajjerfan "They put a 5 inch long pin through your toe and into your foot to keep..." + (show)
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They put a 5 inch long pin through your toe and into your foot to keep your toe straight while it heals. It has an eyelet on the end that sticks out. You have to turn it every couple days in order to keep your flesh from growing onto the pin. I had 8 toes done and no indication that the surgery caused neuropathy.

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@bajjerfan Sounds like you had a great doctor. I believe my doctor messed up when he did my hammertoe. It’s had pain ever since my surgery 6 years ago and I did develop neuropathy. 😩

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bajjerfan | @bajjerfan | Jun 5 9:27am
In reply to @bini41 "@bajjerfan Sounds like you had a great doctor. I believe my doctor messed up when he..." + (show)
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@bajjerfan Sounds like you had a great doctor. I believe my doctor messed up when he did my hammertoe. It’s had pain ever since my surgery 6 years ago and I did develop neuropathy. 😩

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I did. A bit of a grouch, but a good doc nonetheless. He's retired now

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