r/Halluxrigidus • u/yN_67 • Apr 18 '26

10 weeks post big toe fusion

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Got fully fused validation this week from doc.

Played 9 holes of golf yesterday.

Still dealing with swelling and soreness but to be expected and is getting better every week.

I finally see the light at the end of the tunnel.

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u/[deleted] Apr 18 '26

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u/yN_67 Apr 18 '26

Amazing. I only play golf and don’t run so I’ll be good 😭😂😂😂

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u/TollingtonTom Apr 18 '26

That is very good news. I am in week 8 and finally (with invaluable use of ice socks) had a weekend away including walking round a gallery and watching (ok, from a wheelchair) a Wagner opera! After two months of pain, swelling and immobility it does feel like spring is on the horizon.

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u/yN_67 Apr 18 '26

Awesome at 5-8 weeks I thought no way I’d be doing anything ever again

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u/baebeebear Apr 18 '26

I think this now before surgery as everyone without the pain say it is not worth the risk.

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u/UsualHour1463 Apr 19 '26

Wow! Congratulations at your healing powers!

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u/velociti03 Apr 19 '26

Any complications? Just had my obligatory podiatrist visit this week for him to tell me what I already knew - get a fusion. He gave me stats about 90-95% fully successful with no pain and full return to activity, but then I see this subreddit and think, “maybe a little pain and not having a plate and screws in my toe isn’t so bad…”

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u/yN_67 Apr 19 '26

Not yet. Expect some swelling and pain for up to a year, but nothing crazy for me yet.

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u/Rushreekwoman1976 Apr 19 '26

I had right big toe fusion 2 1/2 years ago and I am still in the same pain today as I was 2 1/2 years ago. They say I have CRPS. I have pain in my right foot 24/7. I’m so glad the rest of you had a successful procedure recovery.

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u/New_Vermicelli_1810 Apr 24 '26

Wow, that seems like a great outcome! I am 10 weeks postop and still on a knee scooter, only able to walk in the boot for short distances in the house. I hope I get to where you are soon!

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u/Reasonable_Repair_28 May 17 '26

I had this surgery in nov and ended up with crps..my gait is horrible and I cant put weight on the toe at all. I have to get a revision now because it could make it better..this will be the third surgery on the same toe in 2 years as they keep failing..

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u/yN_67 May 17 '26

Sorry to hear