Long recovery after foot surgery

[Lalaln]

Hi, I had my big toe fused as well as had to have a screw put in my foot due to a Jones fracture. The surgery was December 18, 2018 and I am now finally beginning to wear my regular shoe and take very short walks with my Pt. I have other major surgeries and this one has been so difficult. So anyone planning on foot surgery know that it is a slow and difficult process. I also wish everyone good luck that have to foot surgery.

[sylvi]

I had two toes straightened last year and i was in a boot for six weeks in the heatwave to say it was difficult was an understatement,but i had a laugh with it as i put sparklys on it. It was a good excuse to sit in the sun during the heatwave.xxx

[wishbone]

An orthopaedic surgeon advised against surgery even though both my big toes are dislocated due to RA. He said he would only operate as a last resort because of complications due to my RA. I was sort of glad that the choice of whether to have an operation was decided for me. If I had been given the choice however, then I think I would have said no anyway.

[Hidden in reply to wishbone]

I too was told the same by my orthopaedic surgeon. I have two dislocated toes as well. Last resort to operate.

[Creakywrists]

I had a Jones fracture 10 years before I developed RA and even without having a screw put in, it took 11 weeks plus 2 months of physio before I could walk normally. It’s a horrible break as walking can push the broken bone apart.

[rab1874]

I remember a few years ago my Wife has her toes straightened and had wire inserted in them it was a long process and didn’t make much difference xxx