... Thanks Jane for replying! The exact surgery I had was...Right foot bunionectomy with Chevron osteotomy and great toe proximal phalanx Akin osteotomy...Whew! You had mentioned "lapidus bunionectomies"... what is that? ... (11 replies)
... but no Akin . ... (9 replies)
... However....3 weeks ago I had a similar thing done on the big toe on the left foot this time it was called a Distal Akin Osteotomy. ... (6 replies)
... My op report indicates that the surgeon tried to perform a metatarsal osteotomy and since he could bnot get proper correction performed an akin oteotomy. ... (2 replies)
... In looking up procedures I discovered I may be a dingbat! I think I had an Austin, not Akins. See what a year after surgery and being in your forties can do. The real news is I learned that an Akins is also called
"Wedge Osteotomy of the Halus (sp?) Proximal Phalanx" Maybe you can learn information looking up the longer name for the procedure. Good Luck! (5 replies)
... There are actually over 100s procedure for bunionectomy but of course only a few became much more "popular" based on the types of bunions we have. The Austin is osteotomy on the metatarsal bone but they make the A shape cut on the head of the joint and then shift it over toward the 2nd metatarsal. ... (97 replies)
... and the bad experiences. I guess a lot of factors play a role in the outcome of the surgery. Do you know exactly which technique to be done for your metatarsal osteotomy and for the straightening of your toes? ... (35 replies)
... additional procedure is usually required ie akin osteotomy to better align your toes after the bunion osteotomy. This sounded like malpractice but unfortunately you need evidence to go that route. ... (6 replies)
... ars ago I had a Lapidus procedure on my right foot where the doctor cut and fused the 1st metatarsul at the end closest to my ankle. He should also have done an Akin procedure to straighten the toe more but he hadn't planned to do a Lapidus procedure and didn't have time to go back and do the Akin. ... (4 replies)
... st metatarsal osteotomy with screw fixation. I've read lots of posts referring to Chevron, Akin, etc. so I'm not sure how my procedure fits into those names which made research hard. ... (4 replies)
... Since I had my stitches out, dressing changed and went back for an Xray and a follow up I saw the Orthopedic Nurse in charge the Surgeon saw my Xray but never discussed it with me.
The thing is you only see the doctor on your last visit (mine is 10 October). I explained that my balance is affected and the nurse said that is because my gait has changed and so I need to... (6 replies)
... i dont think i would even wait 4 weeks and i would call immeditely. (6 replies)
... Obviously it's not "normal for you." What is normal for you is what you had last time. I would press the point. 4 weeks is a long time to be in pain. (6 replies)
... I went to the Hospital today to have my dressing removed and stitches taken out I was told it was normal and not too worry but if I had any concerns when I returned for my check-up in 4 weeks that they should be aired then.
I was just wondering if it was normal thats all??? (6 replies)
... I'd be calling them now! Since you've had experience with this before you know what you should be feeling and doing at this point. (6 replies)
... My Orthopaedic surgeon (foot and ankle specialist) has suggested that he would like to perform on me a chevron bunionectomy with possible akin osteotomy (says he will know once the surgery begins whether he has to do that or not) on my right foot. He says I can be full weight bearing after the procedure but wants me on my back for two weeks to allow initial healing to occur.... (1 replies)
... I will try to answer all of your questions:
I had my first procedure last february (of 2003), where I had neuromas removed from both feet and a 'bumpectomy' on my left foot. After my surgery, my left foot hurt so bad, and my big toe started moving over my second toe. It also would not touch the ground! Given the increasing deformity, I couldn't wear heels after that surgery.... (5 replies)
... I had the major bunion surgery and have 2 permanents screws, was in a non weight bearing cast for 6 weeks. He did some clean up with the joint capsule and releasing the tendons etc but nothing major done to the joint that won't move now. I'd be interested to know how you recover from your recent surgery. Please keep us posted. Glad to hear it looks good so far. My toe... (4 replies)
... I had scar tissue removed from my first surgery, but I also had other procedures performed on my toe (akin osteotomy). I am now 2 weeks post op, so I can't really tell you if the procedure worked as far as stiffness is concerned. What kind of surgery did you have the first time? My first doctor never used any hardware to realign my toe, which led to most of my problems. Now I... (4 replies)
... lot of different procedures that can be used for bunion surgery. Over 2 years ago I had redo bunion surgery on both feet at the same time. The Dr. did an Austin osteotomy on both, and in addition, he did an Akin osteotomy on the right as well. ... (4 replies)
