What is the recovery strategy for right first metatarsal phalangeal bone fusion?
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You could always ask your surgeon. He/she would be the one with the correct answer. I work for Orthopaedic surgeons, but I would not make a suggestion. Sorry
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I am such a klutz and have broken all of my toes, except for my big toes.  I have a sofa that has a hide a bed in it, so whenever I try to move "the beast", I break a toe....or just walking past it I walk right into it.  Thankfully, that sofa is leaving me in a couple of weeks! \n\nAnyway...it hurts, no doubt about that.  The discoloration (purple, yellow, green) will take a few weeks.  For the pain...Tylenol extra strength and only wear shoes when you have to...I recommend flip flops right now or open toed.  Don't try jamming your toes into athletic shoes or formal wear shoes.  It's only going to take longer to heal.  I have been there! \n\nAs for your husband....if it's not broken, it's probably badly sprained.  I would suggest loosly taping it to it's neighbor or ice.  Also, only wear shoes when you have to.  If he really wants to know if it's broken, see a podiatrist or your primary care physician.  Hope that I have helped.
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I fractured my right iliac crest growth plate (growth plate on the hip) this January from too much running. I do winter and spring track, and I hurdled too much and the oblique muscles in my stomach just pulled the growth plate away from the actual crest until it fractured. I thought it was kind of weird too, because I'm only 15, but my athletic trainer said it was a common injury among hurdlers. \n\nDuring the time that I wasn't allowed to run, I would go bike in the weight room (no ellipticals; they stress hips because you're putting weight on it vertically, bikes don't because you are sitting) for a workout everyday. Near the end of the healing, I started doing side leg lifts and ball exercises to strengthen my hip so it wouldn't fracture again. When I got back during the beginning of spring track from my 6 weeks prescribed rest to heal the fracture (no cast or anything, I was lucky), I began to run long runs, 30 min to an hour on grass and soft surfaces. I was raring to go then, and I felt pretty good. It hurt a little because I had lost some range of motion, but with continuous stretching I was able to start working out with the team. I also started hurdling and long and triple jumping again. \n\nI guess I overworked it a bit though, because after 2 or 3 weeks of hurdling and jumping it started hurting a lot. My jumping coach took me off of triple jumping and switched my lead leg on long jumping, but I kept on hurdling normally. The hip bothered me a little all throughout the rest of the season, but I was still able to end the season with a 1st place at the freshman champs. This summer, I ran a lot and tried to strengthen my hips more. Winter track is starting next week, and I hope nothing happens that will stop my hurdling career. \n\nYou should run, but be very attune with your body and stop whenever you feel that something hurts. Then, hit the weight room. If you have an athletic trainer at your school, you could ask him to help warm it up before workouts or meets by using heat pads or with electrolysis (a machine passes currents through your body; it helps warm up muslces). Hopefully, that will help your running.\n\nGood luck with running!
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I've had similar problems, not that I didn't have the money, just that I didn't want to spend the money on a doctor cutting on my foot. I had a bad one that went on for several months, soaking it and trying to fix it myself, until finally one day it hurt so bad I couldn't walk on it. I used some Peroxide to wash and clean it and then slowly started working with a small pair of scissors, the kind most women have for whatever they use them for lol, to move then end of the nail up out of the place that hurts...it took a while and it was painful at times, but as soon as I got it worked up and could break it off, it felt sooo much better. I know this isn't the safest or healthiest way, but if you keep everything clean and sterile it wouldn't hurt. I fixed mine and it's not bothered me for over 4 months now. Hope this helps a little.
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Usually just casting or splinting the bone and pain killers is sufficient. Expect to be out of commission for about 4-6 weeks.
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i had a tumor removed from the inside of the wrist bone and it sounds similar to what your having done. They hollowed out the bone and used freeze dried bone chips to fill it in. The good news is the bone grew back together just like new and 12 or so years later I don't even notice it. At first it will be weak and tender but I found a few things that helped. My hands and wrist were stiff because my wrist and hand were casted for 6 weeks so I washed dishes by hand to work the muscles back up. And the scar has healed quite nicely. I don't get any phantom pains when it rains or anything like that. I think you will be just fine. I just hope you don't go stir crazy waiting for your hip to heal. Good Luck but I think you will be fine.
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Did you try a Podiatrist?\nMay be able to recommend a simple cure with some inside shoe support or different shoe.  This is an experience thing, so a foot specialist would be better.  Kind of like you go to Opthalmologist if your eye is always hurting, not just the regular doctor.\n\nIf it's Plantar fasciitis, for example, a simple heel support in your shoe helps you to get over this condition.\n\nWhen the condition hits, keep a careful record of what is difficult.  Can you stand on your tip toes?  Both feet?  Only one side?  Cold water makes it hurt more?  Write down every possible thing you can think of.  Take it with you to the doctor.  Include duration of difficulty, what activities you were engaged in when it started, etc.\n\nIf you live in Canada, see if Robaxasil (over-the-counter) helps with the pain.  If you can't take aspirin, there is another one called Robaxacet, I think.\n\nAnother thing:  Do you go barefoot at times?  Have you walked on broken glass?  Is an embedded sliver a possibliity?
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Orthopedic surgeon or "orthopod."\nI've found it to be best to use both the western and the alternative approaches for chronic muskuloskeletal pain.
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I TRIED TO EMAIL YOU AND I GOT A SCREEN SAYING THAT MY MESSAGE WAS UNDELIVERABLE BECAUSE YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS HAS NOT BEEN CONFIRMED. I decided to post my answer within this forum.  \n\nDid you have this problem before you had surgery? If so, here is my answer:\n\nI feel for you. I truly do. I've been there myself. If you give youself some time to heal, it will go away but as soon as you begin pushing yourself hard, the problem will likely reappear. Something that's helped me is custom made orthotic shoe inserts, not heal cups. I also stretch my upper heals and shins one at a time by sitting and pointing my toes as far forward as they will go, hold for 15-20 sec, and then flex the same foot up as far as it will go for 15-20 secs. I do this whenever I'm sitting still...watching TV, reading, etc. Ibuprofen helps with the inflammation and if I'm training for an event, I massage my legs from my knees down with peppermint foot cream. It works a lot like sports cream but it doesn't stink and it doesn't stain your clothes.   \n\nIf you DID NOT have this problem before you took some time off to have surgery, I've got good news for you. Some people are prone to plantar fascia. If it didn't bother you before, you can likely beat it. I run into this a lot. Runners have no problem until they stop running for a while and then try to start back. It doesn't take long to get those muscles, tendons, and ligaments out of shape. This has worked for many people that I personally know. If you have access to a gym, go there and work with a few weights...light enough that you can do 3 sets of 15. YOU'RE NOT LOOKING TO BUILD MUSCLE. YOU'RE LOOKING TO INCREASE ENDURANCE. While standing, place a small weight on the top of your shoe. Flex your foot upward with a controlled range of motion. Hold for 10 secs and bring down slowly. Do not allow your foot to return to a resting position until you're done with all three sets. Even when you bring your foot down from the flex, there should still be some tension on it. DO 3 sets of 15 and repeat with the other foot. \n\nTHEN do standing and seated calf raises. To maximize the benefit, chose two different positions for your feet while doing the calf raises. For example, when you're standing, allow both feet to face foreward (like you can imagine) and when you're sitting, turn your toes toward each other, kind of like you're pigeon-toed. Believe it or not, a few hamstring curls and the leg press (low weight, high reps) will also serve to get you back to where you were to begin with. As far as your running, I know it's hard to resist not pushing yourself, but take it slow for a while. Start with perhaps one third of the distance you were doing before surgery and SLOWLY work your way back up.     \n\n\nI've had Plantar Fascia for years. I recommend a really great shoe. I use New Balance and trust me, I've gone through all of the other shoes out there, from Nike, Adidas, Avia, Converse, Reebok, Saucony. Nothing measures up to New Balance. \n\nIf you want to go more extreme than a great shoe, you can go to a podiatrist. You may be a good candidate for surgery to correct the problem OR if you have insurance, the doctor can prescribe a special, custom made shoe insert and it probably won't cost you anything.
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RICE Treatment.\nRest:\nThe first 24-48 hours after the injury is considered a critical treatment period and activities need to be curtailed. Gradually use the injured extremity as much as tolerated, by try to avoid any activities that cause pain. Often using a splint or slings is necessary to adequately rest the injured body part. \nIce:\nFor the first 48 hours post-injury, ice the sprain or strain 20 minutes at a time every 3-4 hours. The ice pack can be a bag of frozen vegetables (peas or corn), allowing you to be able to re-use the bag and it mould to your body.Alternatively, wrap ice in a clothing, place it on the affected area.\nCaution: Do NOT ice a sprain for more than 20 minutes at a time! You will not be helping heal the injury any faster, and you can cause damage to the tissues!\nCompression:\nUse compression when elevating sprain in early treatment. Using a crepe bandage, wrap the area overlapping the elastic wrap by one-half of the width of the wrap. The wrap should be snug, but not cutting off circulation to the extremity.If your fingers or toes become cold, blue, or tingle, re-wrap.It means it too tight.\nElevate:\nKeep your sprain higher than your heart if possible. Elevate at night by placing pillows under your shoulder. \n\nThis method works by constricting the flow of blood to the affected area. As blood circulation can take away the thing that repair the sprain.\nGet Well Soon :)
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Think about it.  They drilled out the screws that were in your bones.  Of COURSE it's going to hurt like h*** for a few days.  I had the plates and screws taken out of my ankle a few years back.  I was much better about 4 days later.  \n\nKeep it elevated, take your pain meds when you are supposed to for the first couple of days.  If it says "every 4-6 hours" take it every four.  Once the pain gets out of control, it's much harder to get it back down again.  Trust me on this.
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Some have machines, others use their hands. It's really a wonderful experience, not really painful in a bad way... this pain is awesommmmmee! :)  If you're really outta line they may want you 3 times a week. You can't just go once and be cured. If you do go once, your bones will move to the right place and just move back to where they were comfortable before. If they are continually manipulated to where they should be, they will start getting comfortable and stay aligned. Geez, I really should be going! Call around for a quote. Many places will give you a free consultation and x-ray if necessary.
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Roux-Goldthwait procedure involves splitting the patellar tendon and medializing the lateral half \n\ncheck out\nhttp://gait.aidi.udel.edu/res695/homepage/pd_ortho/educate/clincase/patdis.htm
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I just had a total right metal on metal hip implant 15 days ago. I am 42 and had arthritis secondary to trauma. The surgery was done under local anesthesia via a spinal catheter. I was walking around (with a walker) in 24 hours. The pain I had post surgery was minimal and well controlled with oral agents. \nMy advise is to make sure you have family/friends to help out once you are released from the hospital. You won't be able to perform many of your usual daily activities for the first 2-3 weeks. Make sure you have books, dvds and other interests to occupy your mind. \nMake sure to follow the hip precautions from your surgeon and take you blood thinner to prevent DVTs. Walking on the new hip is the best Physical therapy! So make sure you walk!\nBest of luck!
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Vicks Vaporub.  It really works.  Soak your feet.  Clean the nail back as far as you can then slather in the Vicks Vaporub under and around the nail.  Wear clean white socks to bed.  If you can do the procedure more than once a day it will be better.\n\nIt may take 4 - 6 weeks so don't give up too soon.\n\nRead recently this works on athletes foot too.
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Hello,\nThe fastest way is to have the operation  done arthroscopically and start an accelerated rehabilition programme under the supervision of a qualified physiotherapist.
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mmm well yeah they aks and look at your bone constitution, like porosity and minerals in it , you have to keep a  very healthy diet and your nutrition has to be rich in calcium so that ur bones recover properly if u get that kind of operation  :)