Full Version: Foot Surgery Was a Mistake!
I had surgery last March 2003 for a bunionectomy and a bunionette-ectomy, removal of one neuroma and "freeing up" of another neuroma in my right foot. Now I am getting the neuroma pain back in the ball of my foot, my bunion seems to be coming back, and is heading east as my second toe is heading west over the big toe. Also, I have the feeling of big wad of cotton under the end of my toes. Is there anything short of surgery I can do to correct this mess? My foot is now one size wider than it was.
I'm advocate of non-surgical treatment of common foot disorders. I've worked for podiatrists and have been fitting shoes and arch supports for over 12 years, and I may be able to help.
The problems you've described can possibly be alleviated by wearing an orthotic (or arch support) with an agressive metatarsal support. The bunions as well as the neuroma are a result of excessive pressure on the ball of the foot - also known as the metatarsal bones. By properly supporting the arch and metatarsal bones, the weight and pressure will be effectively shifted back your arch, where it belongs.
The support that you need will be rather bulky, and will most likely require a roomy, lace up shoe. YOU SHOULD AVOID SLIP-ONS, FLATS, AND HEELS AS THEY WILL ONLY AGGRAVATE YOUR CONDITION. You would benefit from extra-depth footwear, or at the very least a wide, roomy sneaker, preferrably with a rocker-type bottom to keep the joint motion to a minimum.
Let me know if you'd like more information - my email address is available.
The problems you've described can possibly be alleviated by wearing an orthotic (or arch support) with an agressive metatarsal support. The bunions as well as the neuroma are a result of excessive pressure on the ball of the foot - also known as the metatarsal bones. By properly supporting the arch and metatarsal bones, the weight and pressure will be effectively shifted back your arch, where it belongs.
The support that you need will be rather bulky, and will most likely require a roomy, lace up shoe. YOU SHOULD AVOID SLIP-ONS, FLATS, AND HEELS AS THEY WILL ONLY AGGRAVATE YOUR CONDITION. You would benefit from extra-depth footwear, or at the very least a wide, roomy sneaker, preferrably with a rocker-type bottom to keep the joint motion to a minimum.
Let me know if you'd like more information - my email address is available.
Well there is a chance of reoccurence with neuroma. I would make an appointment for an x-ray to determine what is causing your pain. There is definitely a chance after surgery for you to need a slightly wider shoe then previously needed. Some patients will have swelling for quite a time after the surgery. Like the previous posting stated you will need to wear wider shoes and try to avoid the narrow shoes and heels. You may want to look into our line of shoes the Ambulator, which are quite helpful for patients after surgery in that they provide ample room for foot. Please log onto our web site and look into our shoe line.
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