Toes Modified Weil Osteotomy, #2 toe

[Pumpkin]

It was a scheduling mess up with staff.

 

[InkedMarie]

I just found your thread. Wow you’ve had that screw in for over two years? I hope they reschedule soon!

Marie

 

[Pumpkin]

Right #2 toe screw removal re-scheduled for October 25, 2023.

 

[lovetocookandsew]

Right #2 toe screw removal re-scheduled for October 25, 2023.

What's going on with it?

 

[Pumpkin]

The screw is too long and sticks into the ball of my foot and hurts, see post #35 for the x ray.

 

[lovetocookandsew]

Post #35...........ouch. I saw that previously but had forgotten. So, what's the procedure to remove it? (without being too graphic.....lol)

 

[Pumpkin]

They open it up, find the screw, unscrew it, and sew me up.
One to two weeks in a low boot.

 

[lovetocookandsew]

So, in the doctor's procedure room, or do they have to knock you out?

 

[Pumpkin]

Out patient surgery center, local anesthesia.

 

[CricketHip]

@Pumpkin I am sorry you have to have another surgery. Hopefully it's a much simpler procedure. I know mine were always simpler for that sort of thing.

 

[Newhip_Pol]

Hi @Pumpkin I've only just found this thread but I well remember the pain of foot surgery (Scarf osteotomy) and cannot imagine suffering foot pain for over 2 years. I chose to have all the metalwork removed after ankle fracture repair but that was due to irritation, not real pain. Hopefully the surgery for screw removal will go ahead as planned this time.

 

[Pumpkin]

Tomorrow is the day for my screw removal. Feeling better after talking to the nurse at the surgery center, she has pulled my recent labs, and cardiology notes.
I don't expect complete relief, but hope it is enough so my foot can finally heal.

 

[CricketHip]

Good luck wishes flowing to you @Pumpkin !
Relief would be so nice, and I’m hoping you get that!

 

[lovetocookandsew]

@Pumpkin Best wishes on your procedure; I hope it allows your foot to heal and stops the pain.

 

[Jaycey]

@Pumpkin All the best! Hope this bring relief.

 

[Mojo333]

Thinking of you today @Pumpkin

Healing hugs coming your way

 

[Pumpkin]

Screw removal went well, the only challenge was finding the right screwdriver. Relaxing at home with my foot elevated.

 

[Layla]

Glad to read it went well and hope your evening is a peaceful one!
@Pumpkin

 

[djklaugh]

@Pumpkin I am so glad to hear you are home and doing well! I did get a giggle though at surgeon having to find the right screwdriver. Who'd have ever thought that would be a challenge for a surgeon? Josephine was so right when she said orthopedic surgery was about 1/2 surgery and 1/2 carpentry.

 

[lovetocookandsew]

@Pumpkin I'm glad all went well, and hope your foot decides to behave itself!