how long before you can drive after a silver bunionectomy?

trammel · Newbie Joined: 26 Jun 2005 Posts: 14

Hello. I'm 34 year old male and last couple of months I have suffered from strong pain coming out of my foot, especially big toe. It has somehow changed his shape and that’s why it caused me a lot of pain when I wear some shoes. About two weeks ago I have contacted my general practitioner and he diagnosed me with some condition called Hallux Valgus. So, he told me my only option was some kind of operation called silver bunionectomy and scheduled me for operation in a week. He didn’t say anything about recovery or similar and this could be very important for me because I work as shoffer. Please tell me how long before you can drive after this silver bunionectomy?

dischinger · Newbie Joined: 01 Jun 2005 Posts: 10

Hello. I know some facts about this condition because my brother was diagnosed with it a few years back and had this silver bunionectomy operation a week later. You must know that this could be very dangerous condition which sometimes needs urgent operation because you could loose your big toe. You can't even imagine what this means.
Hallux Valgus is condition where hallux limitations are caused by a build up of bony spurs around the big toe joint.
Silver or McBride bunionectomy means just cleaning up the joint and removing the spurs. The good thing about this whole operation is that healing is very rapid after this out-patient procedure.
Regular shoes can be worn in 2 weeks and regular activities such as driving can start in the third or fourth week after surgery.

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how long till you can do physical sports like wrestling again?

jewelsamantha · Newbie Joined: 11 Feb 2007 Posts: 1 Location: Wisconsin

I had the bunionectomy surgery with bone removal and 2 screws on 1-26-07, that's 16 days ago. I have a removable boot and no pain unless I am standing or the foot is hanging down (dependent position). I have walked the dog a few blocks and finally drove with a sock and sandal (very adjustable) a few miles today. I want to bike as soon as possible (with the boot?) before I have the second surgery at the end of March. Personally, I can't imagine competitive sports in your usual shoe for a while yet, because my podiatrist wants me to continue in the boot for at least 3 more weeks to let the bone heal. He also wouldn't want the second foot done for at least 8 weeks after the first, because even for walking or driving, the first foot will be taking more weight....and that's not jumping or running. Hope your recovery goes great, as you're younger, it may go faster!

srandle · Newbie Joined: 24 Aug 2007 Posts: 1

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My bunionectomy will be 3 weeks old on Monday. Do not let the first 8 days fool you. I was so pain-free after surgery. I had a pain pump, and a wonderful portable ice water irrigation system that pumped ice water all around my foot, for two hour intervals. Ialso had prescribed pain pills. Man I thought I was a raving surgicial success. I shopped and went out to eat at a favorite restaurant on the fifth day. On the 7th day, I attended the surgery of my granddaughter. On that 8th day, I drove about 15 miles to go home. By nightfall, I was in pure agony. My foot swelled up for the first time. I was completely bedridden and wrapped in ice. I am such an active person, that I was actually depressed to lay around. By the third completely inactive day, I was in tears. However, I learned to respect that foot and let it boss my whole life. I lift my foot atleast 2 hours a day and while I sleep. Now that the bandages are off, I place water and ice in my massaging foot spa and turn put it on massage. I am feeling much better and I have had no swelling for the last two days. I am looking forward to wearing real shoes after this week. Count on atleast one month and be very very careful and do the exercises. The swelling is what makes it hurt. So baby that foot. It will heal much faster. It is no big deal if you take good care and don't be fooled by the anesthesia, like I was. Good luck!!

disheartened tricia · Newbie Joined: 06 Jun 2008 Posts: 1

I am a 37 yr old fame and I had my surgery two and half weeks ago, but it does not fele like it. My healing has been anything but pleasant. I have had extreme swelling and still have, constant pounding, blue-purple bruising all over the top of my foot, sensitivity all over the top of my foot that makes a root-canal feel like a picnic and excruciating pain whenever I would attempt to lower my to go to the bathroom. I have never experienced pain like this in my life. I have had 6 shots a week after the surgery during an office visit after embarrisingly crying when sceduling appointment. I have had a week of interupted sleep due a shock of pain (whilst on strong...... painkillers). I just yesterday wore my boot (with crutches) for an hour and had to remove it before reaching home. Someone please tell me that this will pass and get better!!!

how long before you can drive after a silver bunionectomy?

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