Question 1

on the back of my feet my heals or big my doctor wants the bone to be shaved what type of surgery is needed?

Accepted Answer

Your podiatrist or: orthopedic surgeon will develop a specific surgical plan for you.  During consultation - the medical provide should specifically tell you if and which surgical procedures are indicated.

Question 2

broke all the bones between my toes and ankles 21 yrs ago. i have a spot on the top inner side of my foot that protrudes. can the bone be shaved down?

Accepted Answer

Likely: Obviously an xray with a foot surgeon would be in order. The assumption that it is a bone spur of some sort may or may not be correct.

Question 3

in case of severe foot bunion.is it possible to make a shaving surgery just to shave a little bit of the protruding bone without realigning the bones.just shaving to make the bunion a little more appealing.is this possible?any drawbacks???

Accepted Answer

Podiatrist: A podiatric surgeon would have to examine your bunion  to best determine your treatment options.

Question 4

i had bunion surgery nov 15/12 on my left foot and right ft bone shaved.  had rash was told it is petechial rash by walk-in clinic, help?

Accepted Answer

Read below: If you recently had bunion surgery, the rash may be reaction from one of the medications that you were placed on, or the bandage, or the anesthesia.  You need to talk to your surgeon as he will know the answer and help you with this situation since he is more aware than anyone what medicines you are or were on.  Good luck.

Question 5

i had my plate and screws removed from my right ankle 12 days now but my dr does not want me put any weight on it as he had to shave off bone.

Accepted Answer

Common: After removal of orthopaedic hardware, especially when bone was removed to get the hardware out, or smooth off bone overgrowth, it's common to limit weight bearing for 4-6 weeks.  The bone is surprisingly susceptible to fracture after removing a screw. 4-6 weeks is the time needed by the bone to strengthen around the screw hole.

Question 6

having bone pain in middel of my right feet?

Accepted Answer

Too general : A statement. See a foot doc who could examine and possibly take x-rays if needed.  Can try reasoning the question giving more info such as when it hurts, how does the pain feel etc...

Question 7

what does it mean if you have bone pains on the tops of your feet?

Accepted Answer

Too tight shoes?: There can be a fracture, nerve compression, injury, too tight shoes, high arched feet are prone to this problem.

Question 8

can children get bone spur on top of both of their feet? how to tell its bone spur and nothing else?

Accepted Answer

Yes: tarsl boss and acessory navicular bones can present on top of feet at young age both are benign and safely ignored

Question 9

what happens if bone chips in foot?

Accepted Answer

Depends...: It will depend on the size of the chip and its location.  Small chip fractures in the foot can resorb; however, if the chip fracture is in an area where it has the possibility of resetting, it is up to the doctor examining the condition if the chip will heal on its own or may need surgical intervention to be fixated back.

Question 10

pain in my feet is my bones  on bearable?

Accepted Answer

Try shoe inserts: Shoes can sometimes be unyielding. You need to have a cushion for your feet. Go to any drug store and buy an inexpensive foam shoe insert.  You most likely will be surprised at the relief they give.

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On the back of my feet my heals or big my doctor wants the bone to be shaved what type of surgery is needed?

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Broke all the bones between my toes and ankles 21 yrs ago. i have a spot on the top inner side of my foot that protrudes. can the bone be shaved down?

A member asked:

In case of severe foot bunion.is it possible to make a shaving surgery just to shave a little bit of the protruding bone without realigning the bones.just shaving to make the bunion a little more appealing.is this possible?any drawbacks???

A member asked:

I had bunion surgery nov 15/12 on my left foot and right ft bone shaved. had rash was told it is petechial rash by walk-in clinic, help?

A member asked:

I had my plate and screws removed from my right ankle 12 days now but my dr does not want me put any weight on it as he had to shave off bone.

A member asked:

Having bone pain in middel of my right feet?

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What does it mean if you have bone pains on the tops of your feet?

A member asked:

Can children get bone spur on top of both of their feet? how to tell its bone spur and nothing else?

A member asked:

What happens if bone chips in foot?

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Pain in my feet is my bones on bearable?

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