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[homedecor1]

@Stray 

Thank you for your clear and concise information.  I spoke to the surgical assistant today seems the recovery and aftercare isn't that bad.  I will wear a boot for 4-6 weeks but will have to go to see him 1x/week for check and bandage change.  

Apparently, this is a surgery performed a lot with good results.  (I hope I'm not one of the unlucky ones😉).  

Homedecor1

[Natureluvr]

@homedecor1 ~ My mom had this exact same problem with her toe (which has recently started to affect other toes as well) and she had the surgery to straighten. She complained about the recovery time, but she has always had a low pain tolerance.

Unfortunately for her, 3 years later, the toe corrected by surgery has gradually returned to its bent position. New doctor thinks she has RA my mom is scheduled for an MRI to confirm. Her previous doctor told her she only had osteoarthritis.

This was only her personal experience and is different for everyone.

[Boomernichols]

@homedecor1 I would certainly seek a second opinion.   I myself had a morton's neuroma removed years ago and was limited for 8 weeks on my right foot.    The neuroma hurt but recovery was also a challenge.    My podiatrist said it is hard to heal a foot because it is farther from the heart and slower circulation goes to the feet.

[NYCLatinaMe]

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@ECBG wrote:

@homedecor1 

It also involves foot shape.

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@ECBG  This is so interesting.  Thanks for sharing.

[NYCLatinaMe]

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@hick wrote:

I also have this problem with the big toe on my right foot migrating under my second toe.

Before seeing the podiatrist, I tried every toe straightener known to man.

The podiatrist did talk about surgery but the procedure and recovery was more than I wanted to endure.

She recommended a toe straightener = BUDIN Double Toe Straightener by Pedi Fix.  I tried a cheaper version but that did not work for me either.

The recommended toe straightener is perfect and   I wear it every day.  I walk two miles a day and it's very comfortable.

This has been a good solution to surgery for me.

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Thanks @hick. Is the BUDIN Double Toe Straightener by Pedi Fix something like this?  I see this one covers 3 toes, but this is what came up in search results.

[NYCLatinaMe]

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@Stray wrote:
@homedecor - I had surgery to four toes, two on each foot. My surgery was done at Hospital for Special Surgery in NYC. The doctor who did my surgery performs procedures on members of American Ballet Theater & sport teams in the area. I did not get a second opinion in his case due to his reputation but met some of his patients in the course of my career.

I insisted on having both feet done at the same time which he was reluctant to do & advised against it but I insisted upon it.

The surgery wasn’t painful & I had screws inserted & tendon transfers. The immobility was difficult & I didn’t have a boot but a bulky protective shoe for about 6 weeks, then, graduated to sneakers. I was on “no weight bearing” used a walker & only got up to use the BR for the first two weeks. It wasn’t easy & I was working at the time so missed work but I never regretted the surgery & my toes look great & now feel good in shoes. It was very difficult wearing a closed toe shoe before surgery as my toes rubbed on the top of my shoes. Plus I was actually walking on a twisted toe under the other.

I say go for the surgery & get a second opinion from another orthopedist. Many podiatrists are wonderful but for this type of surgery, imo, should be done by an orthopedist. Mine was basically reconstructive. I know I had four toes done on different feet but be aware you will be immobile for a period of time. As far as post operative pain, I had very little but a lot of swelling for a while.

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@Stray  Thanks for this information.  Would you be kind enough to share the name of your surgeon?  This is my neck of the woods, and I will be looking for a physician.  TIA

[AuntG]

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@homedecor1 wrote:

@Nutzy 

Sounds exactly what I'm facing.  Thank you for your input 

homedecor1

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You have gotten a lot of good feedback. If I were you, I'd be inclined to have the surgery. Will someone be around to assist you during the recuperation?

[NYCLatinaMe]

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@Boomernichols wrote:

@homedecor1 I would certainly seek a second opinion.   I myself had a morton's neuroma removed years ago and was limited for 8 weeks on my right foot.    The neuroma hurt but recovery was also a challenge.    My podiatrist said it is hard to heal a foot because it is farther from the heart and slower circulation goes to the feet.

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Thanks for sharing @Boomernichols!. How are you doing now?  How long ago was yoir surgery?

[NYCLatinaMe]

@Stray since you had such good results, it would be great to know the name of the surgeon, since I think I need one for a couple of bad toes.  TIA!

[febe1]

@homedecor1 , Good wishes on your decision and thank you for your post that helped me. I ordered the toe separator from Walmart, the Dbl toe separator. 

Such wonderful posts on Wellness, and I enjoy reading them so much and have had help several times.

Thank you,, @homedecor, and all others for such good sharing and common sense help!