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Bunion Surgery
February 8, 2024 at
07:20 AM
Well it has been a couple of years since my last surgery so I guess I am due, right? 
As a kid seeing the bunions on my grandmother's feet I thought they were like calluses..... they are not. it's basically your toe bone dislocating itself, fun times.
I have the goobers and am extremely independent and don't want to be unable to walk or drive too long.
There is a procedure called a modified McBride and it only has a 2 week in walking boot downtime then back to reg shoes if able. No hospital stay, twilight sedation with a local and no metal inserted. They remove a sesamoid bone and shave part of the outward knuckle.
Seemed like the best option. Most other options require 8 to 12 weeks off the foot and includes metal.
After being on the internet TOO much I am having some anxiety go figure.
I read threads in Reddit's sub-forum as googled for medical journal articles and while this is prob ok, it might be better to get a procedure called Chevron. From what I am finding it's 6- 8 weeks in a walking boot and includes metal but a slightly less occurrence of things shifting and needing more work.
Anyone here have any experience with either?
I also want to be healed up before late spring so I can take care of my yard and plants.
As a kid seeing the bunions on my grandmother's feet I thought they were like calluses..... they are not. it's basically your toe bone dislocating itself, fun times.
I have the goobers and am extremely independent and don't want to be unable to walk or drive too long.
There is a procedure called a modified McBride and it only has a 2 week in walking boot downtime then back to reg shoes if able. No hospital stay, twilight sedation with a local and no metal inserted. They remove a sesamoid bone and shave part of the outward knuckle.
Seemed like the best option. Most other options require 8 to 12 weeks off the foot and includes metal.
After being on the internet TOO much I am having some anxiety
go figure.I read threads in Reddit's sub-forum as googled for medical journal articles and while this is prob ok, it might be better to get a procedure called Chevron. From what I am finding it's 6- 8 weeks in a walking boot and includes metal but a slightly less occurrence of things shifting and needing more work.
Anyone here have any experience with either?
I also want to be healed up before late spring so I can take care of my yard and plants.
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As a kid seeing the bunions on my grandmother's feet I thought they were like calluses..... they are not. it's basically your toe bone dislocating itself, fun times.
I have the goobers and am extremely independent and don't want to be unable to walk or drive too long.
There is a procedure called a modified McBride and it only has a 2 week in walking boot downtime then back to reg shoes if able. No hospital stay, twilight sedation with a local and no metal inserted. They remove a sesamoid bone and shave part of the outward knuckle.
Seemed like the best option. Most other options require 8 to 12 weeks off the foot and includes metal.
After being on the internet TOO much I am having some anxiety
I read threads in Reddit's sub-forum as googled for medical journal articles and while this is prob ok, it might be better to get a procedure called Chevron. From what I am finding it's 6- 8 weeks in a walking boot and includes metal but a slightly less occurrence of things shifting and needing more work.
Anyone here have any experience with either?
I also want to be healed up before late spring so I can take care of my yard and plants.
Going back to the surgeon today to see if this IS my best option before I can't turn back.
Going back to the surgeon today to see if this IS my best option before I can't turn back.
Aw good luck!
The surgeon went into a lot of good detail and explained why the modified mcbride is the best option for me and doesn't foresee any need for revisions down the road.
The surgeon went into a lot of good detail and explained why the modified mcbride is the best option for me and doesn't foresee any need for revisions down the road.
the pups will be back to walking you in no time
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the pups will be back to walking you in no time
Which foot? The one you use gas and brake with?
I assumed it'd be some big clunky boot thing but he said it's more like a flat gelled shoe/sandal. I won't know for sure how bulky it is until the day of the surgery.