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Joint replacement in big toe.

Posted by nursejudith @nursejudith, Jun 13, 2022

I’m a 72 year old female that needs a joint replacement in my big toe. I was told by the surgeon that I will need the joint replaced approximately every 5 years for the rest of my life! Has anyone else had this type of joint replacement surgery? How have you faired with it? Does the surgery actually relieve the pain and awkward mobility problems?

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marye2 | @marye2 | Apr 30, 2023

This is a bit off topic, but my big toes really became a problem this year. No real arthritic problem. Searched around and found the stretches for "turf toe." They pretty much do the trick, but I also had to give up on flip flops and find better shoes/inserts that also have support for my arches. Here is one of Dr Jo's videos. Periodically I have also used KT tape to rest the area for a few days. https://www.kttape.com/blogs/how-to-apply/turf-toe

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edie01 | @edie01 | May 11, 2023
In reply to @nursejudith "Hi John and thank you for the reply. I will evidently be moving forward with the..." + (show)
@nursejudith

Hi John and thank you for the reply. I will evidently be moving forward with the joint replacement in my big toe. I’m biding my time for as long as I can retain my mobility because of the five year joint replacement necessity. That’s to me is so often to be having replacement joint surgery. Thank you for the links.

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Hello. I am in the decision stage of Big Toe Replacement or Fusion. How did your replacement surgery go? Are you pleased with the replacement outcome?

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ggb21 | @ggb21 | May 13, 2023
In reply to @live5today "Thank you! I spoke with my primary care Dr. She recommended going with the fusion, since..." + (show)
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Thank you! I spoke with my primary care Dr. She recommended going with the fusion, since it has a better success rate. Scheduled for surgery in 2 weeks. 🤞

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Is surgery scheduled w an orthopedic surgeon?

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live5today | @live5today | May 14, 2023
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Is surgery scheduled w an orthopedic surgeon?

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Yes. A foot and ankle orthopedic surgeon. It is scheduled for this Tuesday.

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