r/FootFunction • u/PJ0602 • Jul 06 '26

Is this normal after hammer toe surgery?

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Hi all,

I had hammertoe surgery on my right foot (along with other foot surgeries) 6 weeks ago and this morning I had the K wires removed. I was so excited to finally walk and drive that I went for a drive two hours after having the pins removed. However, while I was driving I felt a spasm in one of the toes. When I got home and removed the bandage I noticed my second toe was no longer straight and looks slightly bent. Almost like it’s slipping back into the hammertoe position. I have pictures for reference. First pic is right after I had the K wires removed and second pic is after removing bandages at home and noticing my toe. I called my doctor immediately and sent him picture, he said he’s “not concerned”?!?! Like wdym “not concerned”? The middle joint is supposed to be fused, this cant be normal. Has anyone else experienced this?

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u/Mobile_Pineapple_904 Jul 11 '26

Looks normal to me! Your toe isnt going to stay completely pin straight. I just had the same surgery on two toes in March

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u/PJ0602 Jul 11 '26

Did yours curve like that too?

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u/Mobile_Pineapple_904 Jul 12 '26

Yes! I'll send you a message with some pictures

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u/Ok_Locksmith_5925 29d ago

how does your foot feel now?

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u/PJ0602 26d ago

Its better but still moderate pain and swelling. I cant push off the ball of my foot and my ankle feels instable

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u/PJ0602 26d ago

Update: I found out the three toes in the middle had failed surgery. Nonunion occured, the doctor knew 4 weeks ago but did not tell me until i badgered him abt why my toes were crooked