@MrNell84 I joined the Army with Hammertoes on 8 toes and had no problems enlisting. The only thing that sucked was hiking with 60lbs of gear with boots on rubbing the top of my toes. It hurt like hell, but I still made it through. Just ask for bigger boots and wear extra socks and padding. good luck
I've had hammer toe all my life and It's never given me any problems. I forget that I have hammer toe until I take my shoe's off. I played baseball as a teen for 2 yrs I can walk, run, and still play sport for long periods of time and I'm fine. The thing is I've decided to join the Navy and I know that MEPS looks for these things. I really want to serve my country and I fear that this slight deformity may hinder me from enlisting. What do you suggest I do?
@encc007 The rob peter to pay paul issue with this surgery isthat a toe that does not bend is a toe that will not move to the right or left surgery. This complication is why the implant was born and well worth it. As for function, it will not change any activities, exercise, or evern playing sports. Recovery time is 12 weeks but may very from patient to patient.
@MFASclinic, what is the recovery process for the person after the surgery? also, would a person be able to bend the two like they were able to before, or with the implant it won't allow the toe to bend anymore?
I had this operation done when I was 11, and have had no problems since apart from cutting my nails which is difficult as the nails have curved down with the tip of the toe. But I cant move my toes at all really, they're pretty stiff, but it makes no difference to exercise/running etc.
I have Claw toes on the middle three toes on both of my feet. I have had them as long as I can remember. I just turned 30 and I believe their started to cause foot fatique and stress on the balls of my feet. Is joint fusion the only option when corrected a claw toe deformity?
Doc, great presentation while performing the procedure.! Can you please comment on procon of using "Trim-It" pin.? I am having Arthrodesis 2nd toe PIP due to Flexion issue Feb 4th 2010 and doc says he wants to use Trim-It pin. I am concerned of toe drift as you stated in your video. I don't know what HW is best to use. Thanks.
wow there was almost no bleeding
ReplyDelete@luiml73 Thanks for the encouragement I'm hoping I can make it
ReplyDeleteGlad you liked it!
ReplyDeleteGood teaching dialogue! Thanks
ReplyDeleteI had eight done about five weeks ago...
ReplyDeleteDidn't know this is what it looked like when they did it... :S
@MrNell84 Oh btw. I just had the surgery done 3 weeks but my Doc. did not use smart toe, just the regular pins.
ReplyDelete@MrNell84 I joined the Army with Hammertoes on 8 toes and had no problems enlisting. The only thing that sucked was hiking with 60lbs of gear with boots on rubbing the top of my toes. It hurt like hell, but I still made it through. Just ask for bigger boots and wear extra socks and padding. good luck
ReplyDeleteI've had hammer toe all my life and It's never given me any problems. I forget that I have hammer toe until I take my shoe's off. I played baseball as a teen for 2 yrs I can walk, run, and still play sport for long periods of time and I'm fine. The thing is I've decided to join the Navy and I know that MEPS looks for these things. I really want to serve my country and I fear that this slight deformity may hinder me from enlisting. What do you suggest I do?
ReplyDeletewhats a hammer toe?
ReplyDelete@MFASclinic where are you guys located?
ReplyDelete@coltonecalifas - Easy recovery, and minimal discomfort. Let us know if you are interested. -Dr. M
ReplyDelete@encc007 The rob peter to pay paul issue with this surgery isthat a toe that does not bend is a toe that will not move to the right or left surgery. This complication is why the implant was born and well worth it. As for function, it will not change any activities, exercise, or evern playing sports. Recovery time is 12 weeks but may very from patient to patient.
ReplyDelete@coltonecalifas Good luck
ReplyDeleteI need this operation soon
ReplyDelete@MFASclinic, what is the recovery process for the person after the surgery? also, would a person be able to bend the two like they were able to before, or with the implant it won't allow the toe to bend anymore?
ReplyDeletemi brother is getting that operation soon eakkk
ReplyDeletewait wait wait you took out da bone!?
ReplyDeleteGreat video. I love watching digital surgery.
ReplyDeleteI had this operation done when I was 11, and have had no problems since apart from cutting my nails which is difficult as the nails have curved down with the tip of the toe. But I cant move my toes at all really, they're pretty stiff, but it makes no difference to exercise/running etc.
ReplyDeleteogh god... scream, puke, faint!!!!
ReplyDeleteYes this procedure is done under general anesthesia
ReplyDeletewhere are you guys located? will insurance cover this? and how long would recovery take?
ReplyDeleteIs this done under General Anesthesia?
ReplyDeleteI have Claw toes on the middle three toes on both of my feet. I have had them as long as I can remember. I just turned 30 and I believe their started to cause foot fatique and stress on the balls of my feet. Is joint fusion the only option when corrected a claw toe deformity?
ReplyDeleteDoc, great presentation while performing the procedure.! Can you please comment on procon of using "Trim-It" pin.? I am having Arthrodesis 2nd toe PIP due to Flexion issue Feb 4th 2010 and doc says he wants to use Trim-It pin. I am concerned of toe drift as you stated in your video. I don't know what HW is best to use.
ReplyDeleteThanks.