I tell you, it was the worst pain I have ever felt in my life. I have my follow up in 4 days. accidentally stepped on foot after bunion surgerytyrone smith obituary. I did something similar even earlier in my recovery, twice. Seems ok but dont want to compromise healing. Stiffness, swelling, scarring and toe drift is normal. Yes it hurt like hell to walk heel first very soon after surgery and I know I cried A LOT but my orthopedist made me do it. He said depending on how much weight went down through foot and how much time, would affect how much pain/symptoms youd have. Will try to update after dr appointment. Over time, this causes problems in other areas of the foot and may also affect the ankles, knees, and lower back. Has any one else experienced this with non-detrimental results? So happy I didnt do any damage except for a bit of pain but I can manage. I too can say I fall into this category. Better Choices For Hip Surgery - And Faster Healing And Recovery, Sticks And Stones May Break My Bones: Review Of Orthopedic Surgery Android Apps. Plates, screws, and other hardware are often used to correct the toe and keep it in place. Sounds like this has happened to plenty of people - anything I should stress about?? Some bunion deformities worsen more rapidly than others, but they all get worse with time. I lost my balance a bit and put my toes down on the grass and then immediately kind of collapsed my body so I didnt put too much weight. Does anyone of you had the same experience or do you you know whether just using the heel with full extended leg to plant would make it worse or better? But is rarely the right choice for most bunions. Unless they say its more of a deal with the pain and slowly work it type deal. Moral of the story for me, no matter what Im wearing my boot even if its a pain in the butt. I fell while navigating up a small set of stairs on the front porch. Came down south for the holidays, my kids got scooters for Xmas so Jackass me was outside with them and scooting alongside. It took me FOREVER to find these posts, but im so glad i did! It suddenly tipped over and my right foot went crashing to the floor--very hard! Im 4 weeks post op from heal spur removal and Achilles tendon lengthening. I took off my boot and checked my incision point which was now covered in Seri strips since the sutures were out. After about 15 minutes or so the shooting pain was gone and my pain level was back to my normal. After that hubby banned me from crutches so I got good at maneuvering all over the house, up and down small steps and our staircase, on my knee scooter. You can find out more about what happens during the operation in the bunion surgery section. just updating for the next poor soul who happens upon this encouraging blog for the same unfortunate reason. I think that some pressure, compared with slipping onto the injured foot, cant really make a lot of damage, and while I pressure, since wasnt weight bearing I think the ankle didnt even flexed or moved that much. It happened to me as well getting on my scooter 8 days post surgery. and Privacy Policy and steps will be taken to remove posts identified I had a pretty bad scooter crash. Id have to think youre good that far out. Hopefully that eases someones anxiety a bit. Today, I was able to push back on the docs hands with more force than Ive been able to since surgery. I had my surgery and am in splint, friend accidentally hit my toes when giving me a pillow and I felt pain through my lower leg for a few seconds called my mother who has had this surgery before and said should be fine, after all, if our toes were a major issue they would have them covered and not let them stick out. Tingly, sore, pain? Instinctively, my right foot came down (the injured achilles foot) and bore most of my weight (170 lbs). Ive been massaging it now that Im in boot. I go to the Doc in two days so Ill update everyone whose reading this one way or the other to provide some feedback then. You may even feel a sensation of something embedded under the skin. Also the cast and stocking are black so I have no idea how to tell for sure. So far every thread but one makes me feel mentally better. It is essential to keep the surgical wound dry and clean after bunion surgery. Right after it happened it hurt but not so much I was real concerned with it, but now at my last appointment my Dr said he's very concerned since it's the top of my foot (center). The back of my leg and my heel are tingling and I just had the feeling. After many tears and painkillers later, I was sure I reruptured my achilles. Otherwise, ice, elevate, and rest as much as possible. Why destroy a joint if you can save it? Ive been religious about keeping it elevated for the entire month, the stitches were about to become a part of me. Worried I reruptured now and am debating moving my check up to Monday to give me peace of mind. Im sure there is a lesson to be learned from this but Im frustrated. what danger signs should I look for? If you try and do too much too soon, or start wearing inappropriate shoes too quickly, problems may arise. 80 -90% better after surgery is a home run. Roost She has difficulty getting out of chairs and cannot hop when using crutches. Ill post with updates. Recurrence may happen if the bunion isnt fully corrected at the time of surgery or if the wrong bunion procedure was used. But I blame a recent spurt in running. A good clinician will be able to tell a lot. after your incident did you get xrays done? Full weight on foot before falling to the ground. Had pains for about 3hrs seems to be feeling ok. Whats the best way to know if I re ruptured it? It was instinctual. I fully raptured my Achilles tendon. respect of any healthcare matters. One of the nicest theyve seen lol. There are many that I know that will never be 100% again after injuries that they sustained. Im still a little numb and tingling on the top of my foot around my big toe, but hopefully that will go away in time. 1 week post op bunion surgeryweightbearing when? Im still in a cast (4 weeks tomorrow) not equinus anymore but still not flat. is tomorrow that is supposed to be transitioning into walking boot so well see. I'm feeling much better about my surgery on 11/7 now. I am 2 weeks out of surgery and I fell because of my scooter tipped over. What to Look for in a Shoe to Wear After Bunion Surgery?Arch Support. With adequate arch support, youll find it much easier to increase your mobility while decreasing the amount of pain you feel when moving.Adjustability. Finding a pair of post-op shoes that you can easily adjust and navigate around your bandages is one of the most critical things.Rocker Bottom Shoes. Extra Depth. Rounder Toe-Boxes. More items The former glamour model had screws and metal plates fitted as part of treatment for such at the time. I am a week in post surgery and I am in a splint. Im more worried about damage to a foot that was healing so well. It immediately hurt and I am now icing and elevating my leg. Bunion surgery is an outpatient procedure, meaning you can return home the same day. I know I have to go to the doctor but if I ruptured my achilles I should be in a lot of pain today right? Its really great. Inserting hardware is an imperfect science because everyone displaces stress differently on their feet, so what might work for one person may cause pain with another. Today calf behind incision is really sore and had a knot in it. I was in immense pain and agony and it felt like a ripping and tingling sensation, and the paranoid side of me was thinking I pray to god I didnt just re-tear my achilles after all my progress! I had to wait 2 days to see my doctor as I was getting ready to be placed in a boot and the anxiety ate me alive lol. I know that this is a less common rupture so I wonder if anyone else had this particular surgery and accident. Should I be worried? Read Also: Orthopedic Boots For Broken Foot. With the boot/splint, it just cant move that much. This is bringing me hope. Hi all.. Itll come - keep the faith! The thing is I always pushed myself to the limits and thought I was young enough to handle it. Was supposed to see him 1/17 to hopefully begin PT and PWB. Key question is did you have your boot on? She had smashed up her feet jumping over a wall whilst on holiday in 2020. Historically, these procedures have been performed through large incisions, but at HSS, I have perfected two special techniques to correct bunions through tiny incisions. He had no concerns. But more than likely, youre just fine. Today marks a week and 2 days since my surgery (full rupture). My concern isnt a tear, but rather being scared to have stretched the tendon. Should I worry? Physio has given me some low pressure exercises to do daily and is encouraging me to put around 10% of pressure on the injured leg, when I walk. Taking everything slow and steady to make sure I dont hurt myself again. I had archilles tendon and calcanel exostectomy 2 weeks ago. I spent the day with it elevated (was most of the time anyway) icing behind the knee and freaking out that I'd just ruined the surgery. I thought for sure I had ruptured it but fortunately I didnt. I was pretty scared so I did what most people do and googled this type of incident. Im good with that. Dr. Noman Siddiqui was one of the first surgeons in the United States to correct bunions through minimally invasive bunion correction. During foot surgery, its common to use screws to hold bones together. Plus I have two smaller kids that like to come into our beds in the middle of the night so I would rather be safe. Looks like we will be second surgery buddies! Katie was confined to a wheelchair and unable to walk initially following the incident in Turkey. WebIn 2010, a study in the Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery was the first to demonstrate that I see your point about walking without the boot this far out. Fingers crossed hoping its not re-ruptured. Felt a whole lot of pain and burning. I have pretty good range of motion. Wishing you all a speedy recovery! I had surgery Friday, August 5, and stumbled yesterday (August 9) at work. I really miss being active and mobile. Id love to ice it, but the current semi-soft cast is too thick to have ice do any good. It was painful. No complications with my first surgery, but I was going into it super fit and flexible. Im still going to call my doctor on monday. This x-ray on the left shows a foot with severe arthritis of the bunion joint , and less arthritis of the smaller toe joints. Still feel some dull aching, so i called my doc and am awaiting a response. Therefore, just shaving the bump helps some, but comes with a high rate of recurrence. Hey all! Slipped onto foot like the second day excruciating Its always good to get a hold of your doc in cases like this. slight burn and throb. Hey Serge that was a tough moment let us know if everything is fine. I was recommended to only put 25% of my weight on it and to not to walk on it yet , as my physical therapy should begin next week . THANK YOU SO MUCH for these posts. Took it easy the rest of day and elevated. However, nearly all, including me, dont tear or re-rupture their Achilles tendon as a result. Put weight on the leg, and felt a burning sensation in the back. Thanks! Doc moved foot into dorsiflexion and palpated length of tendon, as well as noted calf movement going into dorsiflexion. Paul, Im in the same boat as you. I am still able to move my foot and toes, but it is limited like it was before I fell. Take things slow and be extra careful in all things, even when it doesnt seem necessary! appropriate medical assistance immediately. Its an annoying injury. Instinctively put my bad foot down to stop a fall, then fell back in the chair. Went to the doctor afterward and luckily did not tear the tendon again, but pulled on the stitches a bit. I do some very light massaging like you and that is a little bit uncomfy, but i dont push that at all. Thank you for providing a quality article. My incision/surgery site has healed fully, i have little to no scar tissue. The doctors at UFAI are thoroughly trained and highly skilled in all the effective ways to correct bunions. That's progress! Lol. Medication (which I had been off) helped with the pain it was still painful but lessened with meds which was what they told me to look for. I did the same thing while on the Knee Scooter. Had my surgery on 8/5 for a full rupture on day four I did exactly what Greg did last night I did exactly what Neil did too! he mentioned to me that if something had moved or been fractured id have to go into surgery asap to fix it. My first fall was off my scooter, and my second was going down the stairs with crutches (ended up just falling on my back , thankfully didnt tumble down The stairs lol) its very scary at first, but it happens to everyone. This morning I lost my balance and fell off my scooter, dull weight in my injured leg with my aircast boot on. I see my doc on Monday and believe he will let me take one of the two heel lifts out of the boot then. To make sure, give your doctor a call, theyll let you know if you need to see them earlier, Just wanted to say a quick thank you to everyone who has posted about their journey back from their Achilles injury. My skin towards the bottom of my incision was softer due to getting it wet in the shower, and when I looked it was bleeding. Nearly all of us have had similar scares of accidentally placing weight on our injured foot while still NWB. Even if the tension pulls three of the four threads through the tendon and out the other side but one holds, youre going to be fine. You will have to ask someone to drive you home. There are multiple techniques, but all involve cutting the bones and repositioning them with metal screws to straighten the big toe and reduce the bump on the side of the foot. I was hopping up on a bar stool and accidentally tapped the casted foot on the ground. Now, already with a good job and stable life, I decided to get back to sports. AJ, Im sure youre fine! I was holding on to the towel bar for support getting out of the shower until it completely broke and naturally I put full weight on my surgically repaired Achilles. It would be a nightmare if I re-ruptured the Achilles tendon and needed surgery again. This site was much more helpful to me than any others. Put ice behind the knee. I have my follow up in two days Im hoping I didnt do anything to ruin my progress. I fell off my scooter this morning and am in so much pain! A little over two weeks, i went out to start my truck and pressed on my clutch.bad move, but the pain went away pretty quickly. Also, they will ensure long-lasting correction without the possibility of the bunion coming back. Thank you all for your posts. WebShree Jeewan Hospital, 67/1, New Rohtak Road, Nearby Liberty Cinema, Delhi, India Going to see doc on Monday to check and make sure. I would like to thank you all for writing and hope everyone a quick recovery. She was spotted with a bandage on her foot last week whilst leaving the doctors. Yikes! I still have a long road ahead though so patience is essential. I cant pull my foot too far back towards my body which makes me think that I still have everything is tact from my surgery? I dont have my next appointment for another 10 days. Maybe my head is playing games with and I am very worried that I have re-ruptured my Achilles. Well, I had my appointment today and everything is in tact. Sitting now with my leg elevated. Im now 8 weeks out and able to walk in a boot unassisted. Please help. I was 5 days way to get into my hard cast so I didnt contact the Doc and wait and stress it out was my descion, did a bunch of research and drove me even more crazy. i have a I was terrified that I might have ruined the whole process! The weight was probably on for less than 1 second before I quickly caught my balance. What happened is that i was getting out of the bathroom and i lost balance and i accidentally put weight on my injured leg , i did hear something but not on my operated area but on my foot , i did not feel pain at the time as i quickly picked it up but it was really stiff . Felt like this SHOCK going thru my body. After about 2 hrs I got up to use knee scooter and there was definitely more pain at incision as well as tingling in my foot. With a collective experience of over thirty years of helping patients with lower leg, foot and ankle problems, the Foot and Ankle Service of the Rubin Institute is one of the leading treatment centers for foot and ankle conditions in the United States. Thanks to all of those who have posted the messages on their experiences and outcomes! Surgery two weeks ago, currently in a soft cast. Well, the good news is that I saw my surgeon today, and although Im a bit banged up and bruised, my protective boot did its job and saved me from rerupturing my achilles. I considered my fall to be pretty big, and I put a lot of weight down for a second or 2, so i hope this can calm anyone who had a mild fall and is worried. Will be calling the doctor when we get back home. Hopefully dodged a bullet. Im relieved to read someones experience at least not ending negatively. I am in a walking boot and air brace at night. WebThe recovery process for bunion surgery can be slightly longer than hammertoe surgery recovery, but differences are in about two weeks maximum. Hoping all is ok. Simply put, an orthopedic surgeon manually realigns the injured joint, then removes the cartilage and proceeds with stabilizing the bone in order to recover together. My Achilles rupture was an a full insertional retraction where the tendon came disconnected from the calcaneus or heel and so my surgery was a little different than others. I had a ligament reconstruction surgery, so everything is supposed to be tight. To ensure successful bunion surgery recovery: A surgical operation to cut a bone is called an osteotomy. If the wrist is still painful I would strap it to avoid further damage. Everything going well today I had stitches removed and hard cast out on. So I actually had surgery for my ruptured Achilles on 10/11. Stay strong and positive. I wish everyone the best of luck. Im a really big person (300+) and put all my weight on it and still did not tear it. over a year ago, Guest I'm terrified that i messed it up. Everything was going so well. There was something in the back of my head telling me that there is something wrong. My gut says that I would know if I ruptured it and I dont think I did but based off of what I have read here its probably 75 plus percent fine, I however often times find myself as many of us do on the wrong end of the percentages Happy holidays to all reading this, I pray that each of you has a fast and complete recovery! The main point he told me was that if you are in a boot or cast, the odds are very slim that you would re-rupture the tendon because your foot cant move in the directions that would cause that to happen. Should I be worried?? The basis for bunion surgery has classically been centered on the method with which surgeons use to realign the deviated bones. I am going through this as well but my doctor did say i can put as much as i tolerate, but i am so worried because i am overweight. Keep me informed of your progress and what the doc says about PT. The repair went well, but my fox wants me to take it slow and allow that tendon to stay nice and tight for longer than the normal protocol. Also, I dont know why but my brain is like forcing me to put some pressure on the injured foot like to extend the toes. I see my Dr. on the 13th looking forward to what My concern is my cast is very loose already, and for some reason the ball of my foot near the toe is not and was not covered to prevent my toes from pushing up during an accidental slip. 13 days post-op, sutures removed yesterday and fiberglass cast applied. You have brought up a very wonderful points , regards for the post. It still hurts more than before but trying not to get too anxious about it. Time to get your own blog page setup BMan. In a couple of days I will go back to the doctor to get another hard cast. Remember that. I am also glad to read these replies. Im really glad I found this. I am also two weeks into this. He said the likelihood of a re-tear in a hard cast being fixed in some plantarflexion was highly unlikely and even more so being 4 weeks post-op. I'm just trying to be extra careful! Conventional foot surgery can be extremely debilitating. but dont do it again. I ended up putting all my weight on my ankle. Today, went to get on the knee scooter and misjudged. alexander813 Good luck! Patient aims to help the world proactively manage its healthcare, supplying evidence-based information on a wide range of medical and health topics to patients and health professionals. Woke up the next day with marked improvement, however still discomfort at incision site. No pain, just the tingling and twitching. I was sure I re-tore it, and was so angry at myself. Very disappointed since I have made so much progress and even went in for my initial PT session and was told I was doing excellent. WebYou are typically in a sneaker about 8 weeks after surgery and can increase your activity I have been since week 4 and it seems to be going well so far. The main reason I am worrisome is the pain is mostly in my heal where my sutures are reconnecting my tendon. This comment section though was reassuring. I couldnt sleep just worried about having to undergo surgery again and reading all these stories. After surgery, you will wait in a recovery room for one to two hours until your surgeon determines you are safe to leave. This was certainly a relief to find this forum but I am a little concerned. I say it because I literally didnt put my foot on the ground so Im not sure how I re-ruptured it. Hi Everyone - jumping on to share my experience. Bunionplasty refers to the method with which the skin is handled to limit scarring for a more aesthetic result. Now that Im in air walking boot, he did say to take it easy with WBing since area is already stressed/sore and not to over due it. No foot, toe, or ankle cast is not required. Given your description of events, I would be very surprised if youve done any real harm. All rights reserved. I had some intense pain in the Achilles and a stretching sensation but no pop. Just praying nothing I havent re-ruptured it, I would be devastated if this was the case. Im in a half hard cast and the on call doctor pretty much told me 90% its fine but still a chance I messed it up. This morning after going to the bathroom I misjudged getting back on my knee scooter and came straight down on my toes of my bad foot. I do a couple miles a day around a nearby park, and generally live my life normally through the day except for no biking/hiking/motorcycle stuff. Been running my fingers up and down the tendon and it feels to me, intact. A little over 3 months out from surgery. i took a little spill a bit ago.., felt lots of pain in my ankle but thats all so far. In more advanced stages, some patients also develop osteoarthritis The longer the joint is crooked and the longer the joint is mal-aligned, the greater the chance for the person to develop arthritis. I took a fall while trying to maneuver my scooter; I fell off to the right and instinctively tried catch myself with my right foot. How was it the first time you stepped on it? I will be thinking of you and I hope you check in so we can support each other when we're healing. At this point I still ice most of the day. It is FREE! Besides using the screws to ensure the successful bunion correction, its also extremely important to fix the midfoot joint and prevent it from moving and possible bunion returning. Oh Mark, Im sorry to hear that! Like you all, I had instant shock, but its since went away. Its just a really weird feeling. thankfully, I did not. I am five weeks post op, and have had a couple of incidents with the knee scooter. All in all I'd say things couldn't be going better. Certain styles of shoes may press down on the top of the foot. Good luck. Its not constant. Good luck to everyone on this road to recovery! This seems to be the little oasis we all find after googling accidentally put weight on foot after achilles surgery..ha! The screw head is approx 2-3mm above the bone, so that small area can create swelling and discomfort to the top of the foot. Typically, surgeons perform bunion surgery with local anesthesia in addition to a light monitored anesthesia that will keep you comfortable during the procedure. I am in pain but more worried I did damage. office. not moderated or reviewed by doctors and so you should not rely on opinions or advice given by other users in I am 10 days post-op and fell after the wing nut on my left crutch caught on my shorts pocket. For another data point, I did the same thing 4-5 days ago. I sent a message to my doctor and he stated that the cast will protect the foot and it really cant move any direction so I should be fine. Immediately after I put he warp and boot back on elevated and iced it, but for the remainder of the night and into this morning the tightness in the back of calf and heel have me so worries that I really messed something up.. so frustrated with myself. new orleans paddle boat to zoo; who has an eagle patronus; apple cider vinegar went up my nose; He describes the procedure in greater detail in an article in Podiatry Today. Also I may be losing my insurance soon. And my foot is not almost completely motioning. I also have a wonderful husband who actually remembered the 20+ years I took care of him (house wife, a damn good one lol! ) each week feels better and better! I started that yesterday and loving it, although my Achilles is really tight so its challenging. Despite my description, he said theres a low chance of a re-rerupture, but to have me come in Monday (2 days later). The tendon hurt at the time - a bit like it did when the ankle was stretched to go into the new cast. When one part of the complex foot system is altered, every part of the system is changed, even beyond the foot. I also have PTTD symptoms in my better foot, and I can't imagine doing this again. I felt tingling in the toes but no pain really. Add me as a statistic. Has anyone else during this time frame experienced and like sharp pains now and then? All rights reserved. ive emailed my dr but its basically 3 am here. Martin, did you have a follow up visit? My concern now is how stiff it is and the certain sensations I get back there. I was vacuuming out the car in the garage and went around the car to fast and down I went and extended my surgery leg out! Need to realize that Im not Wonder Woman and sit still. I'll be NWB for another 4 weeks. The pain level is the same as before the accident. I saw your post that you have written in February and I had a very similar incident. NOT TORN!!! I just got the walking boot on September 21. Rick, The doc removed one of the two heel lifts in my boot today so im getting a bit of a stretch now. It's harder to ride the knee scooter with the hard cast but I guess I'll get used to it. Felt good!m. I did put some weight on my surgery foot but the hard cast (well not a total cast but hard nevertheless) kept it from flexing. Also, displacing the bone and keeping it in the right position is something that has to be done in the bunion correction. Im slated for my next docs appointment in a couple weeks, but may try to get in earlier so they can take a look to see whether I have done any damage. Am now 4 weeks post surgery. By the way, this may not appear as using my partner's email, he just got notice that the email was invalid--I'm typing this on my computer, not his. The DR told me The only way we are going to know if any damage was done, will be after all of my rehab is done, but more then likely i am ok. My calf is really atrophied. I am 8 days out of surgery (follow up appointment in t-minus 6 days) for a full thickness achilles tear. Thanks for your support! move around. And depending on the type of fracture, the sizes might range from 1.5 mm to 7.3 mm. I am 3 weeks 2 days post op for achilles debridement and calcaneal exostomy (sorry for the spelling). i want to have my left foot done too but im not sure if ill have enough strength to have my current -bad-. Shaving the bunion bump can be an effective treatment for an older individual with a mild bunion deformity. Still very tight. my next foot, my left is my weaker leg. was my weaker leg so I am a little concerned. The shoe should remain on until seen in the office for your first post-op visit. I am 20 weeks post op on a full Achilles tear as well. 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