TOE AMPUTATION FOR DISLOCATED TOE IN ELDERLY PATIENT

[dena1]

i would like to hear from anyone who has had this done. (Mine is 2nd toe) and Podiatrist says it's only solution for the pain and swelling - for the elderly reconstruction of toe is not safe.

[Pippins2]

Hi i cant see you getting much advice/help with toe amputatuon on here to be honest as it is a Restless Legs forum and what you are needing help with is specialised.You would perhaps be better seeking advice from orthopedic doctor or Podiatrist .Good luck

Pipps x

[dena1 in reply to Pippins2]

Thanks I don't know how or where to post my inquiry.

[Pippins2 in reply to dena1]

You could try Pain Concern group on Healthunliocked ,always a chance someone on there has had a similar experience x

[Madlegs1 in reply to Pippins2]

Actually- amputation has been discussed frequently on Restless legs forum. Unfortunately!!! Some of us think it might be the only permanent solution.!😠😅😢😨

But- yes- Pain Concern would be best place for toe jobs! 😷

[dena1 in reply to Madlegs1]

thanks. I will try to post there.

[Scooby007]

Strangely dena1 I'm also facing 2nd toe amputation too but for a different reason (tumour)!!! I work in Orthopaedics, whether it's the right thing depends on the reason for suggesting amputation (such as infection if you're diabetic for instance) or if there is a deformity which causes rubbing and pain. Podiatrists are very knowledgeable. Usually an Orthopaedic surgeon would do the surgery.... hope this helps a bit.

[dena1 in reply to Scooby007]

Thank you Scooby - and hope all goes well for your surgery.

[dena1]

Thanks so much. I am 82 - and toe has been dislocated for 2 months and went unnoticed by Dr. and myself. Pain has subsided - toe looks weird - but isn't there a shoe or splint for that. do you know if I will critically injure my foot if I do nothing, My podiatrist is so

vague, and non committing. I 'd rather have pain,. Thanks so much for your knowledge and opinion.

[Scooby007 in reply to dena1]

You're quite right, there's no splinting solution. If the joint is already dislocated, it would be a relatively simple surgery to remove the toe. A dislocated toe is likely to be a nuisance and will rub on footwear. I'm not aware of any surgical reconstruction surgery which could be done except fusion (but that's often not very successful as it causes overload if the joint next to it!) I'd get a referral to an Orthopaedic Surgeon and talk it all through with him/her. Good luck!

[Denisefs in reply to dena1]

I don't have an answer but I would find another podiatrist or an orthopedic with answers. I would insist on details....you are talking about amputation.

[dena1]

Thanks D. I just got a list . and we'll see...