I'm on a waiting list for either a Weil's osteotomy or metetarsal head resection and plateau correction,due to bent toes.I have another appointment before surgery so hope I can ask more questions then.I would like to hear form people who are perhaps recovering from something similar.I've been told that it is a 6 week recovery period,I don't work now,I don't drive so that's not a problem.However,I live alone and in a house with stairs, so I worry about getting around.
Metatarsal head resection is an irrational, flawed, brutally destructive and unsuccessful procedure, often leading to permanent disability.
Weil's osteotomy is not much better which fails to understand or correct the underlying cause. Should you write to me privately I will give you a link to the pitiful success rate of Weil’s osteotomy.
Gosh.... I find this quite frightening as I'm about to have
revised surgury of 1st MPT fusion and 2/3 weils osteotomy + 2nd toe correction after having a double bunionectomy and
hammer toe straightening last year that was not done properly
You make my point for me...
I am sad to hear this....
thanks,very interesting,does prove that I'm right to be anxious.I feel more prepared for my next appointment now,when I find out what exactly is planned for me.I'll keep your information to refer to.
oh dear,this is not good,I do hope things go better this time
Problem is jp you put your trust in those that younight k are the
professionals to know what it best and what isn't.
My feet are uncomfortable, big toes have drifted causing toes 2/3/4 to also drift, I also have a feeling as though I have pebbles
underneath my feet. I don't think I can carry on like this as it
affects my walking and the pain keeps me awake at night, so I
don't really see any alternative but to have more surgery.
Althought it will be with a different surgeon this time.
Sorry... was supposed to read "you think" are professionals.
Thank you.... same for you. Who'd have thought things could be
so complicated.
I understand you dilemma, and the need to place trust in someone.
My grievance is against the foot and ankle surgeons (and those who purport to be foot and ankle surgeons) who dispense (often with arrogance) techniques which are poorly thought out and often diametrically incorrect.
As far as the great toe metatarsophalangeal joint goes you are now committed to a revision (since the joint surfaces have been irreversible destroyed).
Please feel free to refer your surgeon to me. If he/she is polite I might be able to help (not just you but all the others)
Thank you.... My new surgeon feels that I had the wrong
procedure to start with.
My first surgery was done in a private hospital but paid for by
the NHS and I can honestly say I was very surprised at how little
attention I received after my operation.... No X-rays taken after my operation at the 2 dressing changes and none on release.
I always thought something was a miss, even after returning and
asking for an x-ray 2 months later I was told all was ok.
11 months after my operation I decided to see whether orthotics
might help and went to see a private Podiatrist.... long story
short she highly recommended I returned to my GP for a referal,
preferably not with the first surgeon.... she said Orthotics
wouldn't help and I needed to have more surgery....which I
thought was very honest of her as she could have charged me
top money for a product that would be of no benefit to me.
I have met the new surgeon.... NHS surgeon at a NHS hospital.
He asked for 5 sets of x-rays to be taken before we even spoke....and I could clearly see from these that my toes were so out of
line.This new surgeon was recommend to me by a consultant...
although not a foot specialists....of a friend.
Just to add as I'm not sure where you are from, I'm in the UK and things are done a little bit different here as regards to how
there are in the US. Really wish I had a copy of my x-rays but we
don't get offered a copy.
The anatomy and the problems of the feet are universal, as should be the treatment.
I suggest you ask the surgeon to explain (and perhaps write) the intended procedures very precicely.
"Freedom of Information" entitles you to copies of your X-rays.
I do find it odd that there are so many different ways to treat
the same condition.... but each to their own.
I will pop into my GPs and ask if I can have a copy of my x-rays
I'd imagine it's quite easy to email them over.
Thanks once again.
I'm following this with great interest.I haven't much faith in my surgeon,I really hope things are explained to me properly.It just seems that we have to just put up with what is decided for us.I really do need to know how things will be afterwards as I have nobody at home to help me.It probably sounds silly,but I have osteoporosis and I'm concerned about having a fall when I have to go upstairs.
Once again,I'm sorry things have gone so wrong for you.It just proves that these operations aren't always a good idea.I'm seriously thinking of not bothering.At my last appointment I was told I have 3 options,shoe inserts,which I have tried,an operation,or "just put up with it" It may be the 3rd option if I don't feel any happier about it soon.
There are many ways to treat only because those exponents do not know a certain way to treat. The more options so the greater confusion and the greater the variety of "treatments". If there was certainty there would be only one treatment
E-mail via jpeg etc.
Best Wishes
Hi June....Thank you.
Having had a double bunionecotomy and 1st MT and 2nd toe
exterior tenotomy last year I do understand your concerns about
being on your own.
I take it that you don't have a downstairs toilet?
I have heard of people sitting on their backsides and taking their
time in going up/down the stairs.
In my case I had a husband and 2 ( 22/25 years ) children at
home, all worked and left the house before 7.30am and did not
return until after 7pm and even though I'd cooked and frozen
some meals they didn't last long. Equally all 3 were tired after a
day at work and although hubby grabbed bits and pieces along
the way to make meals things didn't always go to plan..... I'm a
stay at home mother so I guess they all thought the fairies saw
to most things... There was the packed lunches to do for the next
day which they mucked in and helped with and dishes were seento but things like general everyday housework, washing and
ironing were ailen to them and it drove me made seeing the
laundry basket overflowing as I knew it would be one job that
wouldn't get seen to. Consequently after 4 days rest it was down to me too see to it... washing was easy ironing on the other hand...well.
That was my own downfall they then of course thought I was ok
and left me to do everything....yes I should of protested...
So what I'm trying to say is if you can get some help even for the
first 24/48 hours you'll be ok....I've read of people who have been
on their own who sit on their backsides and take their time to go up/down the stairs. Cook a bit extra when making meals so that
you can freeze some... have books, tissues and things to keep
the boredom away.
Are you in the UK or US?
Have you a Facebook account as there is a very good group
called I survived a bunionecotomy.... really useful info from
people who know what you've been through.
Please give me the address of "I survived a bunionecotomy" website.
There isn't an address as such.....its a group on Facebook.
you have to have a Facebook account then you can request
to join.
Many thanks. The title alone ("I survived a bunionecotomy" is an inditement of the medical profession