I need a toe joint replaced - need info please (fractures, xray)

[Lindon]

I'm 70 years old and about 2 weeks ago had my big toe joint replaced with a Swanson silastic device without using the grommets. Before surgery, the surgeon recommended I should limit playing tennis (doubles) to once a week to avoid wearing the joint out prematurely. After the surgery, he recommends only playing occasionally. Anyone have any experience with this?

[juliasr]

What has been the result of your replacement. Can you share the details. I have to decide on fusion or seeking replacement.

[Lindon]

After about 8 weeks, I'm doing pretty good with no pain. I'm still wearing Croc's, my street shoe is still too tight. The Dr. Says it will be about 4 months for full recovery. My sister had fusion. Her big toe is shorter and she said it changed the way she walks. For me, I prefer the flexible joint.

[suzie cycle]

Originally Posted by animal1975

Hi,
Had my right big toe joint replaced June 14 2010. Still wearing the special shoe at all times. Did not return to work yet as I have to wear safety shoes there and cannot get them on yet. If I had a desk job I could work. The first week was very painful and I took alot of pain killers. The pain is bearable now and sometimes non excistate. It does swell up but ice takes care of that. Definetly feels better than before the surgery. Highly reccomend it.
Linda

Hi, i had my big toe joint replaced on oct 20th 2010, and even tho its been two months now its still really painful. i dont know how much i should try to bend the joint ..but i have been told to do certain exercices and that however painful it is i cant do it any harm..am not sure about this!

[itsgo2010]

Thank you for your responses. I am going to hold out for as long as I can. It seems to be a very painful operation.

We have a doctor here in South Africa who does not like people jumping into surgery. He has a saying:
"you need to earn an operation"
LOL. I will hobble along as long as possible
Warm regards

Linda

[suzie cycle]

I was hobbling for more than 10 years!!

[suzie cycle]

hi, i have had a replacement big toe joint, its been 2 months now and it is still very painful, and progressing very slowly...i have been told this is normal and that it could be painful for a while yet. I was told that the joint should be as good as new , so am keeping my fingers crossed....

[jimboburnsy]

Originally Posted by itsgo2010

Thank you for your responses. I am going to hold out for as long as I can. It seems to be a very painful operation.

We have a doctor here in South Africa who does not like people jumping into surgery. He has a saying:
"you need to earn an operation"
LOL. I will hobble along as long as possible
Warm regards

Linda

A hunting lease co-tenant declined joint replacement a few years ago and opted for amputation. His reasoning was that there would be a very quick recovery from amputation, less risk of infection and he wouldn't have to miss duck and deer season that fall. That struck me as pretty hardcore.

[debsie]

I just had the toe joint replacement 4 weeks ago. I'm so glad I had it done. I didn't find the operation very painful. I had it done at 9 am was home by 11am. Just took advil for pain and was walking with a "boot" immediately. Xtray shows the implant is holding well and can resume normal activity. Still a little stiff and painful, but beats the pain before it was done.

[suzie cycle]

I am still having a lot of pain after 3 months, the joint is stiff and sore and quite frankly worse than before the op. Have an appointment this week to discuss what the options are, aparantly i have grown a lot of scar tissue..he could cut this out and see how it goes or just be done with it and fuse the joint. I dont know what to think, has anyone out there had a similar experience?