You have a lot of itching under your cast or splint. It occurs when there is damage to the tibial nerve. I can move all my toes up and down at the same time, but can not wiggle them. I had 1. right distal Achilles reconstruction (50% of Achilles removed due to tear and grossly abnormal with calcification) 2. resection of Haglund deformity 3.Excision of retrocalcaneal bursa. Not sure what to do but I am 2 weeks post op. Any one know how long it will hurt for. Subscribe to Drugs.com newsletters for the latest medication news, new drug approvals, alerts and updates. Thank you for your very interesting and informative site! I am almost 8 weeks post op. Numbness in your foot and/or ankle after surgery is normal, as long as your toes are warm and their usual color. This actually brought me and my father closer together. I have that too. I am year and a half out from my surgery and still have numbness on top of my foot. The pain has spread to the entire right leg & hip, right shoulder & neck, left fore arm and face - Hot pins & neddles and extream heat and touch sensitivity. Ankle pains almost gone but front of foot numbness and tingles and pains. I was told that nerves were irritated and that it may take up to a year before the numbness/tingling goes away. Good luck to all! Can anyone relate? Sounds like you've been through the Mill with your surgeries. After two days I would say that I have noticed a huge improvement in the discomfort I have been experiencing. Internal fixation means that hardware (such as screws, rods, or pins) is used to hold the broken bones together. This patient experienced numbness at the lateral dorsalis pedis after surgery, with local pain and discomfort at the lateral dorsalis pedis near the bottom of the foot at 4 months after surgery. In fact, that right leg was the strongest, healthiest part of my body. Specifically the top nerve going up to my big toe. I can only move two toes and my foot is peeling like a snake. I'm going to physical therapy a few times a week. I too, am concerned about nerve damage. I had ankle arthroscopic surgery on March 3, 2011; it has been three weeks today. I was in surgery for 5 hrs. I regret everyday getting this done. I will remain on oral antibiotics to keep the infection at bay as the metal has bacteria. I also can put my leg up most of day but it is still red. Going for PT twice a week.My concern is that since 1 week the numbness on my toes are emerging in a certain Position. I am not swollen now HELP. The surgery report was three pages long and quite detailed. I had a cast on for seven weeks and it has been off now for three weeks if that helps. This Oct I had a different orthopedic surgeon who discovered while removing two bone spurs on the top of my big toe, same foot, I had a torn cartilage in the joint. Has anyone our there have had simular problem with a fixature. Again, there is nothing you can do. 46 yr old male was injured Jan 18th and surgery on Feb 4th of the left leg and ankle. Read our editorial policy. I'm worried about nerve damage too. Thanks for sharing your experience. I'm seeing a very slight improvement each week so fingers crossed. We want the forums to be a useful resource for our users but it is important to remember that the forums are I had ankle fusion on 3/22/12 would not do it again I think this has been more mentaly challenging than I ever thought, I have had soo much depression with this operation the cast was horrible now I am in waking boot but I have the numbness and burning which hurts and is very aggrivating.I am so anxious,bored, and starting to go a little stir crazy I'm a nurse and they say we make the worst patients.I go for CT on5/24 then back to ortho 5/29 and I hope back to work as soon as poss.My prayers and thoughts are with anyone that has to deal with anything like this I'm 38 with 2 kids and feel like I'm missing out on so much.Thanks for listening and letting me vent its nice to talk or read about people going through same thing. In the process the Doc. my aunt is a surgan for feet and ankles but i am in the military so i get the shity end of the stick. I am still experiencing numbness and decreased sensitivity to heat and cold. I had bone spurs removed, bones fused (with a rod put in the bottom of my foot) and a total ankle replacement three months ago. At what point is "normal" swelling, tingling, discoloration part of the healing process and when you've called the Dr several times for your concerns and still tell you it's normaluntil I finally went in myself and said this isn't normal and the split my cast to relieve pressure but still have the same issues when you get home? You feel lightheaded, short of breath, or have chest pain. So I called surgeon and he said he gave me all kinds of shots in ankle too, including cortisone and said numbness can also occur as a temporary problem after some ankle surgeries and to give it some time. Hard to sleep in. Our clinical information meets the standards set by the NHS in their Standard for Creating Health Content guidance. it took about 12 months to go but by stimulating the nerves helps, i used to massage the foot regularly with oil. i had my whole ankle reconstructed the arch in my foot flated. 16 feet below. I probably. It's a long road but it will get better. Its has been 10 weeks since the surgery. I went of the highway and into a ditch. I have been non weight bearing since. Had a nerve block above the knee the morning surgery and that lasted 2 days. Blood flow to the foot is stopped during surgery but that numbness shouldn't last. Its been 8 weeks since surgery. Cutaneous hypoesthesia after internal fixation of clavicle fracture. I felt short of breath as i was asking why my heart stoped i was brought back. It moves up and down but will not flex at the joints causing me occasional issues with balance. I'm in a boot that I can only take off while doing exercise or showering. Originally I was told by my Doctor that I would make a full recovery within 8-10 weeks which at the time seemed like a long time. I'm 42 and progress has been slow. I had total ankle replacement in June of 2012 and ever since that time my ankle and foot are totaly numb. The icing serves three purposes: It significantly helps to keep the swelling down, which will reduce the pain. However,I am experiencing tingling and heavy sweating under the toes on my right foot since recent surgery. I am a very healthy 47 year old woman I had total ankle replacement with STAR implant on March, 16, 2012. I was a runner, a skier, loved to hike, dance, exercise, etcI can't do any of these things anymore. The bandage was way too tight and caused the numbness. Certainly got more than I bargained for. It was extremely painful for several days and seems to be coming back in chunks. You have questions or concerns about your condition or care. Next option..wondering if i can sue for nerve damage.. Hi all. I was under the impression that I was the only one who experienced a burning sensation in my big toe and second toe, I thought that numbness in the same two toes and the ball of my foot was a problem with the surgery. If you have a cast or splint, do the following: You may need to return to have your wound checked and stitches or staples removed. I am 6 six weeks out and still have pain and numbness. Hello, I'm a healthy 45 yr old female with no diabetes and in good shape. Also last month I did a 3 hour yoga class which happened to focus on feel, so most of the 3 hours we were warming up the feet by massage, then flexing them but standing up on toes, mindful walking and so on. Wound has shrunk to 40mm x 15mm and swelling is down considerably but still have numbness in my entire forefoot. Then a boot a month later in the middle of March. ), the lateral ligament (Interos. Read our editorial policy. Drugs.com provides accurate and independent information on more than 24,000 prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines and natural products. I have broken several bones, okay a lot of bones, in my lifetime but this was by far the worst injury I have ever had. I can walk but not very far. By the way, millions of websites could use yours as a guideline on how to organize information and make the site user-friendly. The OR Doctor must have cut 2 nerves because I can't feel anything except my big toe and the arch of my foot. It will be 3 years in Feb since I had fractured my ankle in 3 places. Had to have 4 incisionsalso a plate and 9 screws. I walk with both crutches and still have the boot on because of swelling (I don't think a shoe will fit). A presentation of newer skin protection combinations in an effort to better protect the skin from the hazards of sun exposure. Also, the area just below my toes is VERY tender and feels like a sunburn. I got a walker and one size larger shoes (feet are larger now) and began the trek to walking. Try our Symptom Checker Got any other symptoms? i have been on Gabapentin since May and still have very sensitive skin feel in my foot so i have not gotten 100% but i have come a long way but my big toe is more of my problem but you just have to make sure you take it every night like stated and don't skip a night hope i helped bro, male 46, very active before surgery and "rolling of my ankle". I recently had surgery to remove a bone spur. Your incision is red, swollen, or draining pus. the both tendons running up the outer part of the ankle and he also cut a muscle belly because I was rare and had it going down to the bottom of my foot and everyone else has it stopping at their calf (Doctors words). I'm not even sure what kind of fracture it was, all I know is that I now have a pate and god knows how many screws in my left leg. hello all, i myself is suffering with the same similar issues I'm hearing on this feed. My fight with my duvet has finally ended after 4 hellish monthseveryone, keep plodding you'll all get there! Thanks Claire. National Institutes of Health please email me at. I wish I had never had the the first surgery because it's caused so many more problems than just a ganglion cyst! Plate and 9 screws. Plates n screws both sides. My sister broke her ankle a month before I broke mine. I mean it's 4 am now in sydney and the pain won't let me sleep. I think if the Doctors were honest with you and told you what you were about to embark on you would never have your foot operated on unless you were in constant severe pain. Not only being the most painful but also the most uncomfortable. In Sep. 2014 I had ankle fusion, subtalar fusion, bone grafting (used fibula), bone spur removal, and an IM rod put through bone (about 4.5 inches) with 5 screws. Also, I can feel where I think he rolled up my muscle belly in my ankle or the tendons he repairs and it hurts really bad! PHASE I: IMMEDIATE POST-OP (0-6 WEEKS AFTER SURGERY) PHASE II: INTERMEDIATE POST-OP (7-12 WEEKS AFTER SURGERY) My doc just said to keep an eye on it. My foot still collects water around my ankle as well as knots around my ankle. It was more like little electrical shocks "no pain" running threw my foot. I was in a cast for 6 weeks after surgery. I massage my foot at least 1 hour a day. I would have never agreed to surgery if I had thought I couldn't walk normally. If the patient develops a fever, unresolving numbness/tingling, excessive drainage from the incision, uncontrolled pain or any other symptoms you have concerns about, the referring physician should be contacted. If anyone can help me please. Take your blood thinner exactly as prescribed by your healthcare provider. Evert haying that I touch with my foot cause so much pain that. I did get the colored bands to do leg, ankle exercises and fought to be as independent as possible. 4 plates, 24 screws later my foot is still very swollen. I was never given the option of a boot so have not had that extra support. Hi. The whole bottom of my foot is pretty normal feeling, but the tops of my toes and top of my foot is numb and weird-feeling. Kudos to you! Go to FB ankle fusion group and join.lots of answers to your questions. My gut feeling is that when I had my accident and broke my leg, I also did some other damage which is now showing up which does not show on an x-ray. One or two times, while sleeping, my operated foot would sort of made a jerky motion. Not weight bearing yet. Hi I had quite alot of surgery too on 29th March 16..so 18 days post op.I have had my heel bone broken and moved and screwed back into place,ankle reconstruction,ligament shaving,calf muscle lengthened and general nosing around in there haha.I had a nerve block put in during surgery which was good for pain relief for a few days.once it started wearing off the pain I felt was that my ankle was in the wrong position(guess it was tho as it had been moved) some days the pain is unbearable around my ankle where the majority of the work was done but it's my toes where I'm getting the most pain.my 2 little toes are still numb to touch but my others are sometimes excruciating,I get alot of funny feeling in them pins n needles,burning and then other feelings I can't explain.I'm already fed up with the feelings in my toes and hope it soon disappears altho iv got a feeling it will last a while yet.I also get a feeling that something is pressing into my arch altho there isn't.sometimes I regret having the surgery but think in the long run it will hopefully be worth it. I was told it could take 3 to 4 months for the joint to heal and a year for tissue to totally heal. I have pretty bad nerve damage to my forefoot, big toe and top of my ankle but I've had 7 ops on my left ankle. Had 2 long screws on both sides of lower tibia and a plate with 4 screws about 6 inches up on fibula. Good luck to all in recovery and thanks for the great posts. The first time I started walking it was very painful. appropriate medical assistance immediately. As for the pain walking, my experience has been that everytime you do something new or push harder you have new pain but if it's something that feels extremely different than something you've already experienced probably best to check with your doctor. I had something similar, and the physio did a neuro check and I had a compressed nerve in my spine. I have seen some improvement as I passed the year mark. It took a few weeks to completely relive, but the top of foot and most of the big toe numbness went away immediately, it was just the tip of the big toe that took a few extra weeks of exercises, and goes numb if I sit wrong on the coach. Then a hard cast 10 days later. I can walk around the house without a stick but if I'm going out anywhere I use it. I had the same surgery, same block (left ankle) on Feb 24th 09' and still 4 weeks later I numbness to the top of my foot, big toe and other areas. I had surgery with 6 screws in my heel. Both Orthopedists explained that it could be months before I got feeling back, and to stimulate the skin surface with a soft cloth. The top of my foot was partially numb for months after surgery for me. It is suggested that cancer may surpass CVD as the number one cause of death in older diabetics. there's not much you can do. Always speak to your doctor before acting and in cases of emergency seek Numbness after surgery does happen sometimes. I think your website is the most informative site I have found when researching foot pain. That was the most uncomfortable feeling. Is this normal? when I lie back after standing up the pain is even worse, I thought I was going to lose consciousness a couple of times from the pain. So as soon as I get the op done it will be back on the crutches for a while. He tells me he will not work on me anymore just cuz I have pain still so now I live on pain pills DePuy is being sued for hips knees but not ankle this is not fair anyone who had a ankle replacement that have problems should be compensated !. I am 35 yrs old. Skin Itchiness Skin itching may be a side effect of the antibiotics, pain medications, or anesthesia. They considered amputation as well, and we decided to give this a try. I had numbness in a toe for a little while. Meds don't do a thing. Is this really the be. So not looking forward to that at all. I haven't walked since March 19 and haven't had a pair of shoes on as well. (A) Comparison of patients with normal findings, numbness, and pain sensation after internal fixation of clavicle fractures. Anyone know how long that lasts? This pain is real and Please Help Us. I'm hopefully that i can recover before spring but not surefingers crossed. So I am hoping to hear walking is sooner and not later.I can drive and use a knee scooter. I am 4 weeks post op from a calcaneal osteotomy, 2 ligament reconstruction, tendon allograft, plantar faciatis release, arthritis debriment, and bone half dozen bone chips/spurs removed. What a journey !! I think the yoga has definitely aided it's return, I do know that when my teacher is on holiday for a month then I go back to class my feet feel so stiff and weak. Your bandage or cast feels too tight or too loose. They prescribed Gabapentin and 800mg Ibuprofen this past tues. Every time i scratch the bottom of my big toe (on the foot I had surgery on) with my other big toe I get this sharp pain in my toe. Getting the proper nutrition will provide your body with the essentials it needs to promote healing. Weird and uncomfortable. If the numbness is not on the top of the foot, it can be from a nerve block that they did prior to starting surgery to numb up the foot. If so how long did it take to go away? So I'm almost 4 weeks post surgery and I have numbness in over half of my foot and up past ankle. Here is a suggestio. At times I could swear that it wasn't my leg attached. I am 3 weeks post op, I had a tendon transfer ( taken from the big toe to the ankle ) and was told the pot was on too tight, I have numbness under the foot and in the toes also spasms under my foot that really hurt. Remember that I had the fixature on my foot near my 2 last toes. Surgery for a bunion can involve cutting and realigning bone, repositioning muscles, tendons, and ligaments in the foot; and fusing or replacing a joint. Sorry to tell you, you might have nerve damage. They said I will get feelings back.I have gone to a PT and told him also.I do have Diabetes type 2. I will post again to let you know what I find out. I think it took about 3 months before my toes felt normal. It is now October 9th, 4 months post surgery and I still have numbness/tingling below my toes, and then half of my foot all the way around, clear up to my knee. Finally the orthopedic surgeon removed the top plate and he was able to close the wound. The area in the foot where the nerve enters the back of the ankle is called the tarsal tunnel. Do not scratch the skin under the cast with any sharp or pointed object inside the cast. The pain is miserable at night . I had a cast and then walking boot. I am walking on crutches. Hope you get on OK without the boot, great to throw it into the back of the wardrobe!! I will say that I was warned that healing nerves are 100x more painful than the injury and the surgery. It is much better than it was initially but is taking a long time disappear. I cannot feel the pad of my foot and i feel like i have a flip flop shoe between my big toe. I'm scared cause they have to do the other foot and I don't want both feet with the same crazy tingling feelings. I do swell throughout the day but when I wake up after all night of elevation, my swelling is minimal but my toes and foot are still numb and it is extremely frustrating. I had ATF replacement surgery almost two years ago, and although I was ok for about 6 months after it healed and I was done with PT, the pain and numbness in my entire right leg from knee down has come back bad for almost a year now. The result: seriously shattered the left, right heel not so bad, right wrist probably what could be construed as quite common. I had right ankle debribement 3.5 months ago. My toes have been numb since the day of my injury. I am grateful that he did not give me Vicodin past two weeks. it may or may not recover. Talk with a professional about pain management and the will teach you how and what drugs to alternate. I haven't even had a follow up appointment yet as my surgeon was off sick and all her clinics were put on hold! Does glucosamine or MSM reduce arthritis pain? It's been painful and slow but I am starting to get some mobility and feeling back on the top of my foot and toes. To cut a long story short a year ago I started going to Yoga classes twice a week. For two weeks after surgery, I was in a hard cast. My toe has more feeling in it, it is amazing. It actually awakens your feel and strengthens them in a way that walking normally in shoes or eve doing sports does not. I can't sleep at night as I'm constantly tossing and turning trying to ease it. I am 2 and a half weeks post surgery and still have another 4-6 weeks of no pressure on my ankle and then 3-6 months of physical therapy after that getting back to walking again. I believe the problems I am experiencing is similar to others here and due to nerve irritation/?damage? I felt like this might be in my head but things you have all said are so like what is happening to me. Pilon fracture. It took me a couple of weeks to wean myself off. I really don't knownif i should tell my doctor or is this what i should expect. I last commented on May 30th (below). Every day I still feel some discomfort if I walk long distance and still gets swollen. My foot is numb on the top and pins and needles at the same time. But it's so annoying. I had surgery which placed a rod between the two leg bones a plate 6 screws down the outside and a pin from the front to the back. I am, however, having numbness in bottom of foot, though can feel if touch foot. Right now I am experiencing at times shooting pains up to my back knees. I had surgery that night to set my bones back in place and the following day another surgery to put a rod in my tibia and several screws to hold it in and keep my ankle together. Will it ever go away?? My toe had some feeling left but pretty numb, and a bit of numbness on the top of the foot as clearly nerves were cut so that affects the whole foot. But it has started to minimize with walking and PT. The purpose of the surgery is to reposition the bones and joints in the mid-part of the foot, allowing the associated torn ligaments (the strong tissues that hold these bones together and support the arch) to heal. My ankle is a little better now. I have little green visitors while talking them. Skin bruised and eventually started sloughing off until I had a full thickness 70mm x 20mm wound with exposed nerves and tendon. Just checking in actually to remind everyone "I'm sure you all already know" on how important it is to have family and friends there for you. I had little green visitors while talking them!!! My foot feels tingly, numb and burning. What are three nerves potentially responsible for numbness and tingling in the foot after surgery? Had my cast split and ace wrapped to relieve a little bit of the pressure until my appt on the 31st. I found out that every time I tried to come off my Tramadol I would get depressed and cry a lot and I couldn't fall asleep at night without a pill because I was so anxious and couldn't lay still. A good review of the possible benefits to taking glucosamine, chondroitin or MSM for arthritis. ORIF is surgery to fix a broken bone. Not the biggest thing in the world, but it is very irritating. There are different causes of pain. A good review of the causes of warts and protective measures you can take to prevent developing them. Upgrade to Patient Pro Medical Professional? The past few days I'm getting odd sensations in the top of my foot, when I kneel down my foot feels like when you bang your elbow on the funny bone? Was treating wound with regranex and wet to dry dressings. I can wiggle them and do my range of motion exercise but still no feeling. It feels like there is a rubber band around all these areas stopping my circulation. Wow ,,, I hate to say it , but I'm. I feel like my family thinks I am dragging this out and am not really in this pain. I pray for those of you who have this injury that you will recover quickly. Please advice. What can I say. Use of the forums is subject to our Terms of Use (The only thing I had difficulty finding was the "ask a question" page.). Following both surgeries I experienced severe numbness in the skin on both feet. She had plates and screws that were later removed. 1 All pain hurts, but all pain is not the same. Do not push down or lean on any part of the cast or splint. It has been a year and a half now and I am still having problems with the nerves in my feet. ORIF is surgery to fix a broken bone. Not what you're looking for? I too fear the nerve block caused some damage. I also have regrets that I had surgery. My numb foot was such a concern that I had to call my Dr./Surgeon about it. Usually, before surgery, the surgeon or a healthcare provider will explain that you may experience this sensation; they should provide details about how long it will last and what you can do to manage it. The doc that was in control of the surgery gave me a nevre block told me that it will help with the pain. He has been right on target tell me what to expect withing a certain time frame. they can give you pills for the pain, nerves can take a very very long time to heal. In general, ice can be used as a therapeutic intervention that can allow for swelling and inflammation reduction. I was afraid the infection was not clearing up. Most people have no idea what we are dealing with on a daily basis. Probably from all the resting on the couch! I'm getting a bit nervous about when my boot comes off and I have no support - the boots like a comfort blanket at the moment - makes me feel safe I suppose. Reading this is helpful. You will see the surgeon several times in the coming months and you DO want to think positive in during that time. Very depressed and not a day goes by when I do not regret having the surgery. I can't sleep at all. It is not as numb as 4 weeks ago. In fact, where the surgeon saw the pinch from the gauze, there's now sort of a blood blister there and when I press it, it sends shocks into my big toe. It may look swollen and red. Also, tightness on top of foot--feels like a wrap is on it but its not. I was rushed to the hospital, then airlifted to a larger hospital. Always beware of the possible side effects of over the counter supplements. Apply lotion on any red or sore areas. I massage my foot with cocoa butter and especially the numb parts. I have and now it driving me nuts what can I do? Has anyone else experienced this problem? I am guessing it is nerve damage and not very likely it will.improve. Back to my right foot I had a fixater put on,which had rods put in my bones to keep my ankle and leg from moving. those are one of the risk about surgery.. if you have any other questions please email me at. I just could not trust my doctor and felt I would end up with worse nerve pain. I would have to say that the top of my foot and my big toe is the worse.it feels like my skin is too tight and I keep getting shooting pains.I did ask the surgeon about this and he said that it is completely normal.He told me that while they are fixing the bones and inserting screws and plates that they have to move all of the muscles,nerves,and ligaments. I did not notice that much pain the next day but now two weeks later my foot has extreme numbing and cramping pain with swelling. During that time I felt numbness in my toes. Being a Saturday can't get a hold of my surgeon till Monday.. Called the GP told them what was going on, there answer to me, go to emergency.. Im still non weight-bearing and still in a lot of pain. Only time I had mine on was to get about, once Sat dwn and in bed it was off. I don't know exactly when that stopped, but I'm a year and a half out now and my foot is no longer numb. The present study demonstrated a prevalence of persistent neuropathic pain symptoms after ORIF for ankle fractures in 23% of the respondents, which caused an impaired health-related quality of life. Registered number: 10004395 Registered office: Fulford Grange, Micklefield Lane, Rawdon, Leeds, LS19 6BA. It hurt so bad to just walk around the block. ladybee71 Hi I am 8 weeks post op after fracturing and dislocating my left ankle. I had surgery and they put in 3 plates, lots of screws, and closed up with staples. . But now I have numbness at the top of my foot. Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Two plates and some screws, not sure how many. I just compared my x-rays with the nerves of the human foot . Bunion surgery fixes a bony outgrowth at the base of the big toe. I had surgery in July 2008 and had my broken ankle repaired and had 3 crews, a plate, and a metal rod installed. Adverse events did not seem to be any better or wors. I'm at month 4 with Trimalleolar fracture. Also, will the sharp pain in my toe go away? Lat Malleol ligament? I hopefully get my cast off in 2 days time, but I worry that the additional baby weight, and weight from being so inactive will further impede recovery? I take pain meds the doctor gave me after surgery and they do not even help. As bad as this gets with breaks. My DR says it is normal and it should go away with time (it's been a year), but I feel worse now than before the surgery. NWB still. Time went slowly, for sure. This is a very common issue after fibula ORIF. I am was getting a bit nervous that the there was a complication with the popliteal block and I had suffered some nerve damage. I broke my balancing bone of my ankle/leg in February 07. Well it sounds like others are having the same problems so I guess that means that these are common and I should have more patience. I am having a second "cold laser" treatment at the physical therapy office tomorrow. I could not walk 4 months. I was very concerned because of the numbness on the top of my foot. I get pain that feels like everything is pulling on the inside of my ankle. Hi, My name is Carmen and I just found this website.I am so scared. I get random, sharp, shooting pains in my foot and ankle area, and there's one spot on the bottom of my big toe that, if touched, feels like someone shocked it with electricity! as being in breach of those terms. Some of the commenters have said ankle surgery is the hardest recovery time and I'm gonna second that. Its a small air gel support. Updated: saw the doctor on May 14. If I stood too long then my leg started to turn purple up to my hip. By Marc Mitnick DPM 2006-2023, foot-pain-explained.com LLC, Researchers are suggesting that the effectiveness of Vitamin D in fighting and preventing disease is predicated on a persons body mass index (BMI). Infectious disease said I had a large amount of metal causing the infection. Hoping this passes and I get feeling back soon. They're hoping fibula just bonds on it's own with no help. Also I have no balance on my right leg. I thank you for putting together this incredible website. I broke my ankle in 3 places on 8th July,had operation on the 10th July put plate and screws in,I had my back slab removed 29th July and was put into a boot.Since the cast has been removed the pain is worse mainly across my foot and where the scar is also there is a bit of numbness is this normal. They feel numb but yet on fire, pins and needles, achy, my ankles feel very weak and my calfs constantly get cramps and never feel relaxed. The numbness around the ankle is constant with a perpetual tight feeling, especially at the Achilles tendon. Hate to say but eventually i got used to it and it doesn't bother me like it used to! Everything you've done for me during this. 3 years ago, They did a bunch of massage, tension releases and movement exercises. I found this blog and realized that maybe the dressing that was applied to my leg was way to tight. I certainly hope it comes back. Well there has been little progress and there is no way I can put my foot down flat on the floor. Internal fixation means that hardware (such as screws, rods, or pins) is used to hold the broken bones together. This was major surgery, not a cavity repair with novocaine! Any type of PT involving the toes sends my entire foot into trauma causing it to swell to the size of a small grapefruit. I am thinking my other foot will need to be done after so all these joys again.I am still in a cast but had it changed 4 days ago where they discovered a pressure blister on my leg and my wound looked abit bad so gotta have cast changed in just over a week.foot surgery is not easy but hopefully worth it. I tore the achillies tendon & perineal ligament in the right ankle in early 2009, lost feeling in the 4th & 5th toes within 24 hours post accedent, had reco surgery but pain has been getting worse ever since, have been diagnosed with "complex Regional Pain Syndrom" in stage 2 and have been told there is NO cure. Long story short, I'm from sydney and about six and a half weeks ago I fell from my truck while I was getting out. I can wiggle my toes. Data sources include IBM Watson Micromedex (updated 14 May 2023), Cerner Multum (updated 28 May 2023), ASHP (updated 10 Apr 2023) and others. I had a plate and pins in. I continue to go to PT twice a week, my three little toes are numb, and there are constant muscle cramps/knots in my shin and bottom of foot plantar muscle. I had surgery on June 27, 2012. when I went in to get my new cast they were supposed to put my foot at a 90 degree angle, but was not able to when they put the cast on. It already hurts in cold weather. I had two nerve blocks, one just below my knee in front and one in the back of my knee. I am still unable to lift my toes and upper part of foot. I still have stiffness and swelling but its getting better everyday. I almost died because of it. This tunnel is normally narrow. I thought I was doing well until I took a 5 mile walk with an ankle support. I now have 2 walking boots, a night splint, and a walking shoe as part of my injury collection. I had to get a brace made for my ankke because of damage. Three months ago I started working, so my foot was not elevated as much as before. Normal? It is hard to wait, I know but it will happen. I am still not to put weight on it until I see the surgeon in April. Wear a bracelet or necklace that says you take this medicine. Now it's over two months later and I'm having burning sensation on the right outside of my foot from my small toe to about half way up my side of foot. Surgeon says swelling may be present for a year! Wouldn't wish it on my enemies.. From the comments I have just read, sounds like a lot of what I have been going through since I broke my right fibula on 7/16/16. I have seen numerous comments from people in the same position and have yet to hear from a Doctor. Is it one or the other. I didn't know something could be numb and sensitive at the same time. I was none weight bearing for 6 weeks and have just got a boot for another 4 weeks. Nothing..gonna go get x-rays taken in the morning. Just last Wednesday, they gave me an air cast to wear. it works just takes time to correct the issue. So I'm confussed what is going on. It's facebook.com/groups/368618886485089. I recently broke my ankle, and I was told I needed surgery. We comply with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health information. I had the same thing, the wrap was so tight it compressed the nerve on the top of my foot. I had surgery July 16 and everything has been as planned, the last two nights I've had extreme heat and pins and needles in my toes and foot. Tuesday June 10 why cutting a tree branch my ladder slipped, I hung onto a tree branch as long as I could and finally had no choice but to let go and land on a sidewalk approx. That last for a few more weeks from the time after surgery till the middle of march. Nonoperative treatment is not easy, requiring strict nonweightbearing and casting to help ensure success. X- ray's and a MRI were taken and sent back for the surgeon for his review. Looking for answers. Talk to your doctor, nurse or pharmacist before following any medical regimen to see if it is safe and effective for you. The whole experience was reminiscent of being a child. as being in breach of those terms. Causes Tarsal tunnel syndrome is an unusual form of peripheral neuropathy. It keeps me up most of the night. I'm not shy nor am I embarrassed, sh*t happens and trees need trimming. Prior to surgery, I was in a splint. I crawled ,scooched,knee scooter around the house till october. Anyone knows that prednisone slows down the healing process; don't do it! Thanks for a most interesting website, which has helped a lot. Numbness that is extremely painful and consistent. Broken tib/fib in 6 pieces. Registered in England and Wales. Its hard and painful but keep optimistic, we need to. Try not to worry, easier said than done I know but numbness tends to happen post opespecially to ankles. I thought the initial break was bad. I had an ankle fusion because a podiatrist cut the ankle joint bone in the wrong place which caused a large amount of bones to die. You had a traumatic injury, as I did. And what type of Doctor should he see about this wound? Still feeling tingling when tapping around incision area. I had surgery on 12/20 they placed a plate and 6 screws in my ankle. However, it can irritate sensitive nerve tissue if not applied appropriately. I am 10 weeks post surgery (achillies repair and bone spurs removed) Has anyone ever gotten rid of the nerve pain?? Sure looks like that is the problem. Sitting there freaking out, I realised I wasen't feeling any pain what's so ever. appreciate it. I just had surgery on June 24th on my front ligament (I think its called the Ant. You should be able to resume your normal diet quickly. Percentage (N = number of patients). Surgery went well and after a few weeks, with no pain, the area grew larger and was told, by dr. that a second surgery was needed to remove the large amount of scar tissue. Cant wiggle or feel my toes or lower foot. The pain feels like my big toe is about to burst.. Up untill now I was going ok with the recovery. You have an unusually clear, informative and well-written website for laypersons. This surgery has produced more problems with my foot than it solved. One week ago with a pain block in my thigh. My physical therapist told me to rub the area with a soft blanket to desensitize the nerve and my OS said the same thing. Your jaw, elbow, spine, shoulder, hips, knees, legs, toes and feet are common surgical sites. I went to the clinic near here and they called the ortipic on call and he said that is't is probably diabetic neuriphy. Check the skin around the cast or splint every day. Last doctor visit I got a new brace called a wraptor and it goes inside my shoe. I havent been able to find a dr. Who will tell me what happened to my toes. Today I got a call from HR at my job telling me today is the end of my Family Medical Leave and if I do not come back by June 10th they are going to re-evaluate my position. i had tendon repair on april 6th 2011 and i am still numb all down the side of my left foot and into my two toes have been having physio now for 5 weeks but no change with the numbness and tingling.Can't seem to be able to spend any time on my feet and the swelling starts. I had a total ankle replacement in 11/2010. The pain was unbearable! I had. Posted After 9 weeks post post op for ORIF ankle surgery 1 plate 2 screws, I still have numbness on top of my foot, and big toe. Watch for bleeding and bruising. Is a deabt I can never repay. I had foot/ankle surgery on July 6th. I don't know how to stop it and it is very irritating. Ankle was really bad. bruises are evident on the top of my foot. I can only walk short distances then my ankle stiffens up and Irest it andput a bag of frozen peas on it. 37 years old. At night little spasms. Egton Medical Information Systems Limited. Again, I want I think its the pain pump where i had my surgery they quit using it.Also the side of my leg has no feeling. I have screws, plates and my peroneal nerve had to be fixed and pinned in place. In Canada, it's all free, right down to even all the cast changes etc. Give yourself a chance to heal! Bang! Have numbness after nerve block in thigh on half of my foot and all toes. Pain after surgery may have other causes. I shattered my talus bone on November 30, 2015 which then resulted in two surgeries one including a bone graft and a subtalar fusion. I am now about 2 1/2 months post op. fractured my fibula and dislocated ankle. I pushed myself everyday overcoming the numbness and pain knowing I can beat this.. I still have burning and tingling on the top of the foot, and beneath my ankle bone. Just had 18 screws , 2 plates removed from my tib, fib ,ankle ..ten days ago , Staples were removed today , and I'm having a sharp burning almost cramp like pain on top of my foot , and in mainly my big toe but other toes as well , dr said it was due to where he scoped my ankle as well as removed the hardware , does anyone know how long this pain could last ? But the left foot got the full treatment of all the bells and whistles.. I have 9 screws and a plate. I am still in a lot of pain. I'm alive and it might take a year to heal, but I'm alive. I still have a pin in there. Hope you all recover good as new with some great stories to tell about being injured and some great advice to tell others that may find themselves in our predicament. The dark purple foot can not bend as would needed to walk. I broke my lower tibia and fibula. "All types" by the way Dave, thanx for your honesty. 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