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How long for remodeling of 5th met. ?

May 24, 2013

Hi all, I just saw my doctor this week for the last (for a while, maybe) follow up to my treatment on a right 5th metatarsal break. It was a “really crappy break” requiring a couple hours of surgery and much hardware, including bailing wire to gather what was described as “mush” to the bracket and get it to take screws (5).

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Left Great Toe Hyperflexion Injury

May 24, 2013

Hello, I have been dealing pain and loss of range of motion in my left great toe after hyperflexing it during yoga. I’m now living in Dominica (Carribbean) and have limited access to modern medical care so I need some advise on how to proceed. Here’s the story

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Pain/numbness on ball of left foot

May 23, 2013

Hi – I have an annoying pain/numbness on the ball of my left foot that is most noticeable when I’m exercising (on a treadclimber) and/or when I’m running. I also am bothered by it at times when I’m wearing heels

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Hallux rigidus,with Pes planus deformity

May 22, 2013

:( Im new at this but in response to the person who hates atheletic shoes maybe a carbon insert will help. All I know that it stopped a lot of the pain I can walk with just moderate pain a great improvement:)

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ingrown toenail surgery healing.

May 21, 2013

I had nail surgery around two weeks on my right big toe and it is still very swollen and red. Before the surgery one side of the nail was already infected but my podiatrist told me it wouldn’t increase the chance of it getting infected after the surgery.

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Six Years, No Diagnosis

May 21, 2013

(Copied from Podiatry Arena) I am at my wits’ end, posting for the first time to a forum, here or elsewhere, in the hope that I may benefit from the collective knowledge of forum members. First let me apologize for the lengthiness of this post. I want to do my best to answer any questions that may arise up front, hence the length.

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Per and post do’s and don’ts

May 21, 2013

I’m 17 years old and will be having surgery on my left foot. The doctor said he will be removing my bunion and shortening my muscles in my foot because my foot is too flexible which causes my foot not to have an arch.

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Mystery Toe Problem

May 21, 2013

Hi Folks, I’ve got a problem with the toe next to my little toe on my left foot. I’ve seen four podiatrists and had it assessed by two bio mechanical doctors (think that’s what they are called) but they have no idea what is wrong with it

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Tersal Bone Pain

May 21, 2013

Hi have been having lots of pain over my tarsal bone, then it goes up my legs. Started with a burning sensation. It has effect my work because I could not walk any more

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Jones Fracture

May 20, 2013

So I rolled my ankle and in the process broke my 5th metatarsal,and shredded the bone behind the jones fracture,been to see my orthopedist,put me in a boot and NWB for 6 weeks minimum.Going back on Thursday to get results from a CT scan to see if surgery is needed.The bone being shredded does not make screw possible to help the Jones fracture heal. getting around just got easier though, I have a friend that lent me a knee walker, look into them,very helpful to move around the house.Will update on Thursday after doc visit

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