foot reconstruction question

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16 years ago 10/26/2007 12:34pm EDT

I posted a while back regarding the need for reconstructive surgery for hallux rigidus. I suffered osteomyelitis (bone infection) after the removal of a cyst. The infection created 'septic arthritis.' I know CO-Runner had a resection + microfracture surgery with success.

Anyone else out there have the following, and willing to comment on success? I want to be able to run when all is said and done.

1) Hemi-implant

2) fusion of joint

3) resectioning / etc. of joint

I am in a position to have the choose the surgery -- and want to know the 'results' any of you have had.

ALSO - I am seeing a podiatrist. Is there a benefit / hinderance between podiatrist and ortho. surgeon with foot / ankle experience?

Thanks

16 years ago 10/26/2007 12:58pm EDT

re: foot question

Good question!

I was told to consider a hemi-implant -- but I dont quite get what it is, either. Anyhow know how a hemi implant works, success rate, ease of running after, etc?

16 years ago 10/26/2007 2:59pm EDT

re: foot question

can you run if you have a fusion?

16 years ago 10/27/2007 11:45pm EDT

re: fusion?

My chiro. says beware of trying to run with a fusion, but the podiatrist I saw told me it might be ok. Any one else out there have a fusion and able to run afterwards? I am faced with choosing between fusion, resection, and some sort of 'covering' over hte bone that acts kinda like cartilage. Anyone know about that? hard to find into online. HELP>

16 years ago 10/28/2007 12:45am EDT

re: fusion?

You can run with a fusion but it will significantly alter your gait and you'll find yourself toeing off more to the outside... another problem is that there is high likelihood of developing arthritis in the IP joint after a fusion

you would be extraordinarily foolish to run with any kind of joint replacement, especially one as undeveloped as the toe implant. in my opinion this is not even an option for a person who places any kind of functional demands on his body.

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