I have been told that this will likely continue to improve over the next several months and that the eggplant colour my foot turns when i have it down for a bit should also settle down. Patient is a UK registered trade mark. I have a massage business at night i currently had to close the doors due to the injury. Surgery five days later. Some days it is only numbness. 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. My two toes swell-up and have no flexibility upward. It does feel like little electrical tingles, I can't stand it! I had foot surgery over 2 years ago, the incision was on the side of the foot from the toe to the arch in a straight line. Plates n screws both sides. I probably. The mark is about 1/4" to the outside of the natural bone protrusion on top of foot. My doctor feels swelling is "normal" states other people have commented it feel like they are walking on stones and he is concerned the nerve block may be causing burning--didn't say if it would stop but put me on Neurontin which I will start tonight--any feed back would be appreciated. I had my 3rd foot surgery this Oct. Blood flow to the foot is stopped during surgery but that numbness shouldn't last. Should I have them redo the cast and get it to the 90 degree angle that it should be? The surgery report was three pages long and quite detailed. i am now able to walk and run about 6-8 miles no problems, but scared the whole time, watching every step i take. I have developed tarsal tunnel, a huge bunion, and i have the weirdest sensations on the bottom of my foot (between my toes) and the top of my foot ALL DAY LONG! Thank you for your very interesting and informative site! All rights reserved. My husband had surgery for a fractured tibia on December 5 and the post surgery boot was strapped too tight causing pressure wound. Some nights the pain is so intense! Reply . I will remain on oral antibiotics to keep the infection at bay as the metal has bacteria. My bandage was too tight which I complained of more than once in the first few days post op. The first few weeks of walking without crutches were tough!!! I shattered the calcaneus in a fall and had a plate and screws to repair the damage since then the left side of the foot under the scar is numb and the fat pad under the heel is also numb the surgeon says the numbness is nothing to do with the operation I the seriousness of the fall did this damage, I am sure a nerve has been damaged but get conflicting reports as to whether or not nerves repair themselves it has been 4 months now and still no change. Numbness post ankle ORIF surgery Follow Posted 5 years ago, 9 users are following. Take your blood thinner exactly as prescribed by your healthcare provider. Not the biggest thing in the world, but it is very irritating. If you get the electro stem therapy that works really well. I have 9 screws and a plate. Just when I was making sum progress this happens. I had the same surgery on my left ankle and had some pins put in. not moderated or reviewed by doctors and so you should not rely on opinions or advice given by other users in Also I have no balance on my right leg. 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'm seeing my Consultant next week but thought I'd ask on here to see if anyone else had experienced this? Good luck with your physical therapy. Normal? Broken tib/fib in 6 pieces. I am a very active person so my regiment and mind set was follow doctors orders to the tee and rebuild my body back to normal. Expect numbness in foot 12-24 hours, bloody drainage through bandage is expected. The Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery recently reported a meta analysis of outcomes in 1583 Scarf bunionectomies that met their inclusion criteria. Got a normal cast on 12/31, just went back to OS yesterday 1/29 removed cast and gave me a support to wear in my shoe. I was given a Popliteal Nerve Block to numb the area during and after surgery. Come back a milameter a day. 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. After 3 months, cortisone shots and medications, I am still in pain and numb. I was none weight bearing for 6 weeks and have just got a boot for another 4 weeks. 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. Probably from all the resting on the couch! I am 15 and i broke my ankle in 3 spots in a snowboarding accident on Feb 21, 2016. I had that cast removed 10 days ago and was told to try putting my weight on as the pain allowed. While the nerve block is still working, you will be numb and may not be able to move your foot or ankle or wiggle your toes. I have been going to see doctors including a neurologist. I went of the highway and into a ditch. Will i ever get feeling back. I am in a boot, a little weight bearing with crutches. Hi, I'm am dealing with the exact same thing (numbness exact, surgery & dressing too tight with pinched skin on top of foot).. been 3 1/2 weeks no improvement.. Numbness takes several months to dissapate but my feeling in my left foot returned to normal and the right foot (surgery done oct 08) is slowly returning to full feeling. Certain food groups have a tendency to raise your blood sugars and should be avoided. I had the same thing, the wrap was so tight it compressed the nerve on the top of my foot. I've lowered how high I'm elevating but not sure if I should call the doctor or not. (A) Side view of foot showing numb area; (B) posterior view of foot showing numb area; arrow shows surgical scar and neuroma formation; (C) ultrasound . Anyone know how long that lasts? Given at the back of your knee to numb your lower leg, foot, and ankle As with an epidural, a catheter may be left in place following intra-scalene, supraclavicular, or femoral nerve blocks. An osteotomy is a bone-cutting procedure to realign and reshape your bones and joints. Im a month post op ORIF of the right ankle. It will be 4 months before i walk again. they put a plate and six screws. Infectious disease said I had a large amount of metal causing the infection. We are the same! I am having a second "cold laser" treatment at the physical therapy office tomorrow. I had Planters Facistis Surgery in January 2011. My foot feels just as bad as it did before I was swimming and on a scooter or stretching and massages. I am nearly 6 weeks post ORIF op and baby's due in approximately 6 weeks. Probably from all the resting on the couch! thoughts? I did get the colored bands to do leg, ankle exercises and fought to be as independent as possible. Pain after surgery may have other causes. Hello- I had my surgery around Sept. 2008 and I still have numbness, sparks and spasmodic nerve pain each and every day. I have a plate and 7 screws. I have had laser treatment at the PT and it does seem to be helping but I have resigned myself to knowing that I will never properly kick a soccer ball again. Ankle was really bad. 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. It is now 6 months later and still have tingling and recurring pain on the top of my foot along with soreness on the inside of my ankle. Evert haying that I touch with my foot cause so much pain that. I hope that your improvements continue and you get in to see your Consultant soon x. I am so glad to see other people with the same problem. got staples removed last week and recovery seems to be going well. Some of the commenters have said ankle surgery is the hardest recovery time and I'm gonna second that. It occurs when there is damage to the tibial nerve. Time went slowly, for sure. Just to note i did the same damage the the other foot 4 years ago but decided not to have surgery and i was walking fine 12 weeks after the accident and have had no further problems with that foot. I wish everyone the best, I know your pain. I could not walk 4 months. I usually do my research on the Mayo clinic website. I was in surgery for 5 hrs. I can press down with my toes but my ankle is so stiff I cannot bend it to walk. Very depressed and not a day goes by when I do not regret having the surgery. Did you go straight from NWB to FWB? 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. We comply with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health information. Or is this permanent? I had a closed fracture of the lateral malleolus November 5, 2015. it took about 12 months to go but by stimulating the nerves helps, i used to massage the foot regularly with oil. He said feeling should take 3 months and. Hi all. Our clinical information meets the standards set by the NHS in their Standard for Creating Health Content guidance. Patient does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. I am 35 yrs old. nicked the nerve and I have been in severe pain every since. I received a nerve block in my leg to help easy the pain. Causes Tarsal tunnel syndrome is an unusual form of peripheral neuropathy. How? My two little toes are numb and the inside of my ankle aches , the top of ankle is sore , calf is aching this is ridiculous. 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. My leg, calf, thigh muscles had gone to jelly. Subscribe to Drugs.com newsletters for the latest medication news, new drug approvals, alerts and updates. Don't know what that is. Thank you.. They should know the hospital treats a wide array of injuries and sickness everyday because unless visiting, why would you be there in the first place???? It has gotten a little better, but am going to have to have physical therapy. Lol I do my soaks with Epson salts which helps with pain and it helps with mobility for hr or so. So sorry for your pain ! I had compression fractures of both ankles while shattering my heels. This pain is real and Please Help Us. Had surgery on Oct 8th 2013,progressing pretty well in my own opinion, as I had similar surgery on right foot in 1998 and it is very successful. Same leg for torn ligament, which was the reason I fell. I am guessing it is nerve damage and not very likely it will.improve. Read our editorial policy. I try to massage when I'm moisturising but must admit that it feels tooo weird and I have to stop - reassured that I'm not alone! I hope all of you get better soon. So I've been nwb this entire time and go to doc on March 24, 2016 and hopefully he gives me the go to put weight on my foot. I am 11 months from the break now and finally, about a month ago, the stiffness after sitting has stopped; however, my three middle toes feel like they are asleep. It was a good 4 hours before I reached hospital. The pain is miserable at night . Last updated on May 1, 2023. The first time I started walking it was very painful. OMG my foot has been killing me all day. Many people before you and I have had to be operated for such injuries and thankfully there are people who thought they'd like to specialize in that field. Connell DA, Soldatos T. Neurological complications of foot and ankle surgery. Tell your dentist and other healthcare providers that you take a blood thinner. This is a very common issue after fibula ORIF. Any ways 3 weeks after surgery I was getting upset because I still have pain but its not in my ankle its the top of my foot and it does not look bad it has a bad burning pain comes and goes. I really thought this far after surgery, I'd be further along. You will probably have some sort of imaging procedure, like an X-ray, done to verify your surgery was successful. 4 plates, 24 screws later my foot is still very swollen. Recovery. There are three nerves that are the most commonly damaged: the sural nerve, the superficial peroneal nerve, and the plantar medial cutaneous nerve (9). I had surgery 2 months ago. I asked him about the numbness and was told during the surgery, they move nerves around to get to the bones they need to put the screws into. Walking , but dorsiflexion is still miles away. it may or may not recover. Sometimes can walk pain free and all of a sudden tightness pain in the middle of my foot, as well as on top of the bone removal is painful to walk. UghI want to scream sometimes. never want to go back thru this again, life changing event.so careful all the time. THANKS FOR A WONDERFUL AND VERY HELPFUL SITE! I knew that it could take a long time (or never) for more feeling to return. The first surgery was 3 1/2 years ago for predisocation of the second toe. I can wiggle my toes. The cast I was put into had to be removed - as my leg, from toes to mid calf went almost black ! Not what you're looking for? Talk with a professional about pain management and the will teach you how and what drugs to alternate. Now fast forward to the next day. It all sucks, but the numbness that never went away is worrisome. I had foot/ankle surgery on July 6th. But it has started to minimize with walking and PT. I just wish I could get a break from it once in a while. I broke my ankle when crossing a highway. I was told with some luck it will return to normal when swelling is all gone. Sx. Had my cast split and ace wrapped to relieve a little bit of the pressure until my appt on the 31st. Do not push down or lean on any part of the cast or splint. There are different causes of pain. Available for Android and iOS devices. Numbness is in the ball of my foot and under the toes. Wow ,,, I hate to say it , but I'm. Any suggestions? An article revealing that older type 2 diabetics have a higher incidence of cancer then non-diabetics. Superficial nerve complications following ankle surgery may be the cause of chronic pain and disability. It has been a year and a half now and I am still having problems with the nerves in my feet. My surgeon now says done all he can for me and said I might have Regional Chronic Pain Syndrome for the rest of my life. Its a small air gel support. The trim job I did was supposed to take 5 minutes lol. trouble sleeping at night as the covers and turning make it worse. If your splint is too tight, gently loosen it so that your fingers or toes are comfortable. 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. 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 !. Posted But they do somewhat FADE eventually. Your arm or leg feels warm, tender, and painful. It's a long recovery. I haven't even had a follow up appointment yet as my surgeon was off sick and all her clinics were put on hold! 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. The OR Doctor must have cut 2 nerves because I can't feel anything except my big toe and the arch of my foot. Please get back to me and help me with any info you might have on this and to whether I might have short/long term problems from this. I am about 1 month post surgery and I am having burning in my toes. Apply lotion on any red or sore areas. Two plates and some screws, not sure how many. I could feel numbess in parts of my foot and just thought it was from the fixature. Hate to say but eventually i got used to it and it doesn't bother me like it used to! When she accidentally kicked me and I went flying backwards and actually landed on both my legs. I was rushed to the hospital, then airlifted to a larger hospital. 10 users are following. Hi Marc, thanks for answering. Do not scratch the skin under the cast with any sharp or pointed object inside the cast. My foot feels better than it has in months. I was told it could take 3 to 4 months for the joint to heal and a year for tissue to totally heal. My surg was on 8-31 and the entire top of my foot and all my toes except the 1st 2 are numb. Hi,my name is Dawna and after reading all the posts i am just as afraid if not more afraid,as it seems that not many cases have SUCCESS stories about the numbness,tingling and pain associated with Post Ankel Surgery.One mth ago today i had broke ankel,plate and 4 srews on outside and 7 screws on inside.After 1 week had cast off and into Air-cast,but immediately after getting home noticed the tingling and numbness every time i put leg down past hip while sitiing still 1 mth later and the pain is worse and now i have burning from my incision on outside,the EMG Dr said it was (UNSYMPATHETIC NERVES)and not to worry,gave pain meds and sent me home,went to see OS and he said same thing,it was normal and (SHOULD) return to normal soon,well when is soon,the pain is worse than the surgery pain,it's intense and constant only a break with elevation,meds and sleeping meds at bed.I have been weightbearing with aircast after 2 weeks,been walking up the steps to get shower,but this numbness and tingling pain all the time is hard on the mind,emotionally i am a reck,and not even sure what to do as this is 3 dr that say same thing,but it's worse in 4 weeks not even close to better,so if i can't put leg down because elevation is really the only solution thats tolerable,how am i going to walk,i can't elevate for a yr,while a damaged nerve tries to repair itself,slim chance of that.As you can see i am hysterical about this any solutions or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.TYDawna:). He has no understanding of why my ankle swells and is numb and very painful. Certainly got more than I bargained for. I go in to get the staples out Monday I just hope it isn't something has anyone got insight? A nerve block is an injection administered during your surgery which will numb your foot or ankle after surgery. 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 have been like this since 2009,I now had both of these surgeries and have to be on non weight bearing for 10 wks.I have numbness and burning sensations all the time even before an after surgery.I have had to deal with this for almost 2 yrs and it doesnt get better since I am diabetic.I have nerve damage on bottom of foot but still have some feeling on top,but still numbness,tingling and burning feeling hasnt gone away even with all these surgeries.I was told it could take 9 months or yrs before my foot can back to normal.Its been stressfull,since I havent been able to leave the house without using wheelchair for 2 yrs.sometimes i dont feel it is getting better but worse..You need to research before getting any foot and ankle surgeries,it's hard to find the right doctor and especially trust what they tell you before and after surgery.I am having wound care just to make sure I get more answers from someone else.I know what its like and I feel for those having same symtoms,its not comforting at all.. In general, ice can be used as a therapeutic intervention that can allow for swelling and inflammation reduction. Lat Malleol ligament? I haven't walked since March 19 and haven't had a pair of shoes on as well. It's easy to do. I never went to a therapist cause I know my body better than anyone. I have been having swelling of the foot also going up lower leg--I have been having my husband take pictures of the swelling. The foot is no longer number but I wonder why I still get the tingling. Doctor thinks it's due to a trapped nerve, however whenever I sit too long or stand/walk to long my foot goes completely numb and it hurts like hell when I have to straighten it after I'm sitting for a while. I complained after surgery of calf pain from the splint, ended up with a blood clot in the calf. You have severe pain, even after you take medicine. X- ray's and a MRI were taken and sent back for the surgeon for his review. Sitting there freaking out, I realised I wasen't feeling any pain what's so ever. Interestingly once the sock came off the numbness spread from the ball and toes to the entire foot - but it felt better! I am, however, having numbness in bottom of foot, though can feel if touch foot. Doctor said, in 6 weeks you'll be better and then we will do the other footNO WAY !!! Ankle pains almost gone but front of foot numbness and tingles and pains. I have two plates and 20 screws the largest one on the fibular side, walking in the boot makes my hips and back hurt so much but I just do what I can. Your surgeon will discuss the best option for your specific bone problem to get you up and moving . I am to the point where I just can't take it anymore. Do not play contact sports. To date it is still the same old songght & dance. I am a 61 year old active female, a nurse so always on my feet. Will it ever go away?? As for my misses, my world. I have permanent contractures in all of my toes, except the big one, and I have had to have a tenotomy on the second due because I developed hammer toe. Patient is a UK registered trade mark. Finally the orthopedic surgeon removed the top plate and he was able to close the wound. I had all the same issues as you, numbness, not feeling my foot, etc, It took a full year for me to return to normal feeling. I shattered my talus bone on November 30, 2015 which then resulted in two surgeries one including a bone graft and a subtalar fusion. My tendons are sore, and I still have swelling behind my ankle. Percentage (N = number of patients). Feb 2014 I fractured my ankle in 3 places. I had numbness in a toe for a little while. Because of supply chain shortages as well as staffing shortages particularly during the pandemic, many institutions extended the time between dressing changes for chronic wounds. Registered number: 10004395 Registered office: Fulford Grange, Micklefield Lane, Rawdon, Leeds, LS19 6BA. I am was getting a bit nervous that the there was a complication with the popliteal block and I had suffered some nerve damage. Because you learn to grip the mat with your toes, open up your arches, anchor your body to the floor through your heel and sides of the feel to balance and be in the right posture for standing positions. I have little green visitors while talking them. Good luck to all in recovery and thanks for the great posts. At five months I finally started giving up on feeling coming back to my toes and the front of my foot. Follow up on March 23 to see if I'm gonna be good enough to start pt. Is this normal and will I just have to persevere with this extremely slow progress? I am married to a doc. respect of any healthcare matters. Hi to all. You may have back pain because of how you were lying on the surgical table. I have a doctors apointment tomorrow to check my stamples and I'll be sure to let him know about what I was experiencing. Drugs.com provides accurate and independent information on more than 24,000 prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines and natural products. Notes on Numbness post ankle ORIF surgery, https://patient.info/forums/discuss/numbness-post-ankle-orif-surgery-611089. I had no feeling in my big toe and the one beside it.. Desperate to walk the dog and start driving now. The reasons I was told were due to swelling. A presentation of newer skin protection combinations in an effort to better protect the skin from the hazards of sun exposure. The very unfortunate members of the ankle fracture club. Patient does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. The physical therapist doesnt believe I will have enough range of motion to continue my activities. Post Surgery 5 days no pain just intermittent numbness in foot, Hi my injury is a weber b bimalleolar fracture, I broke three bones in my ankle in early March. The growth is called a "bunion" or hallux valgus , and it forces the toe inward. and Privacy Policy and steps will be taken to remove posts identified Your jaw, elbow, spine, shoulder, hips, knees, legs, toes and feet are common surgical sites. 7 weeks postoperative developed infection which landed me in hospital for 3 days after which I was released with picc line for iv antibiotics at home. What a journey !! I do soak it in the bath where there is a little more flexibility and I do try stretching it. It seems there are plenty of people who suffer from numbness after thier ankle or foot surgery. I followed the advice and my right foot is fine after about 6 months. 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. I don't know how to stop it and it is very irritating. Don't push it, don't test it, just breathe, smile and relax. I had foot surgery to release a nerve on both my feet and ever since then my feet have never been the same again. 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. I am walking on crutches. I had little green visitors while talking them!!! It's a long road but it will get better. My ankle is a little better now. I had surgery for a bimalleolar ankle fracture. I teach pre-school children and am afraid I will not be able to take it. Anyone knows that prednisone slows down the healing process; don't do it! ligament?) I am now in mid-Jan and my foot is still numb. Just the sound of that bloody velcro got to me. My left leg is 3 weeks after surgery and 1 week post cast and with stimulation I have regained feeling in about 50% of the affected area. It's been 16 months since my ORIF and the numbness all around the ankle has not gone away. It's very sensitve to anything touching it (blankets, sheets, even just having nothing on it). Numbness after surgery does happen sometimes. However, it can irritate sensitive nerve tissue if not applied appropriately. Instead of getting better numbness/severe stiffening is now working its way up my foot into my heel and up into my ankle. Trying to keep my chin up - but my new normal is exhausting. 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 ? Ive been to pain management. My toes turn reddish purple, swelling, numbness and tingling. Have numbness after nerve block in thigh on half of my foot and all toes. But it's so annoying. Neurapraxia is a relatively mild type of nerve injury, and it's fairly common. I can only move two toes and my foot is peeling like a snake. (B) Bar diagram showing the natural history of worst degree of numbness after plate fixation for clavicle fracture. Just sit tight and massage the area. Always beware of the possible side effects of over the counter supplements. I do have purple legs as a rule but this is extreme. I have screws, plates and my peroneal nerve had to be fixed and pinned in place. I can hardly stand to wear it, it just makes things worse. Well so far none of that has been true and it has been 14 weeks after surgery. Wear a bracelet or necklace that says you take this medicine. I'm sure everyone's recovery is different but the nerve damage is scaring me more than the actually breaks that I have. They said I will get feelings back.I have gone to a PT and told him also.I do have Diabetes type 2. I massage my foot at least 1 hour a day. Being sent to pain management . Is this normal? Over the last month that feeling has subsided. I'm sure I'm fine but I'm freaking out about it. Up until then I had a continual frostbite feel and could bend the toes as a unit but not individually. We want the forums to be a useful resource for our users but it is important to remember that the forums are The top of my foot was partially numb for months after surgery for me. 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. I had a plate and pins in. I am 9 months post-op on a mid-foot fusion surgery. I'm 13 days post ankle surgery. I get pain that feels like everything is pulling on the inside of my ankle. You will see the surgeon several times in the coming months and you DO want to think positive in during that time. VICTOR TORRES/Stocksy ORIF surgery is a two-step process that involves: open reduction internal fixation Open reduction is where a surgeon makes an incision to. I can no longer work out or where any type of heels. As we were on vacation I ended up having to get it 'put in place' drive a thousand miles home then have a doctor actually perform the surgery. Tell your provider right away if you forget to take your blood thinner, or if you take too much. Actually going very well still have days were the nerves just decide to ruin my day but with medicine were slowly dealing with that problem. Please if anyone is willing, I could use some great advice. I have had 3 ankle surgery s 2 in the las six months and my dr is now saying that all my numbness is from the nerve block that was put in that it was set the wrong way and there was nothing he could do about that that i had to talk to the people that put my block in . Yes, 3 of my toes and parts of my ankleare still numb but apparently that's normal and should go in time. 2 yr old. Thanks for a most interesting website, which has helped a lot. It's been 11 months since my ORIF. By the way, millions of websites could use yours as a guideline on how to organize information and make the site user-friendly. Also, my big toe on the same foot does not bend. It's been going on since the day of the surgery, but today it's been happening since I woke up this morning at 6:45am and it is now 4:00pm. You may have significant pain after your procedure, but pain medicines may help to relieve the pain. I'm terrified that I will have to live with worse pain than I started with for the rest of my life. I broke my lower tibia and fibula. I'd like to comment here and tell you what happened and how a positive outlook is the start of my recovery as it should yours. 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. if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'foot_pain_explained_com-box-4','ezslot_2',801,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-foot_pain_explained_com-box-4-0'); Columbia University Department of Rehabilitation. It is still stiff and swollen and as the Dr said it will be that way for a while. But what worries me is that i feel pain on my foot (not the wound) almost every night. This can keep your skin and gums from bleeding. It's been 55 days since my surgery and I still don't have feeling in my big toe. What is ORIF surgery? I was told to do range of motion exercises which I do all throughout the day - without the boot. Numbness that is extremely painful and consistent. I just had surgery on June 24th on my front ligament (I think its called the Ant. may2nd broke my ankle, had surgery done on the 10th, took out stitches and new dressing done on the 23rd. It took a helpful by stander and his landrover to tow us out. I still have a plate and screws on my right ankle but my left one healed naturally. A good review of how blood sugars can become elevated and the harm that can do. Yes, I also have numbness on the top of my foot that I had surgery on April 30th. I feel like I had feeling here the other day I'm not sure cause. To cut a long story short a year ago I started going to Yoga classes twice a week. I just could not trust my doctor and felt I would end up with worse nerve pain. At times I could swear that it wasn't my leg attached. I am year and a half out from my surgery and still have numbness on top of my foot. Toes no longer look like sausages! My progress since writing to this page 28th December 2015. Now 10 weeks postoperative. I need to stretch a lot before I walk. I've never felt so good in my life but recently I have noticed numbness, tingeling, and burning in my foot. Had the second surgery in Early Jan. and the result has left me in much more pain and my upper foot and first two toes are numb. Anyone else have this? 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. At least the bottom of my foot isn't numb, but I am concerned about the top. I hope it won't last a year like some people have mentioned. my foot is puffy and purple. Thanks for your reply. Hi, my doctor tells me things are normal and at week 8 I will be able to walk 10-20 feet. His response was that he thinks it is still the swelling around my foot. will this go away? I shattered my talus on Nov 30,2015 and had to have two surgeries on my ankle in December. I really don't knownif i should tell my doctor or is this what i should expect. Crazy isn't it! Good luck. Had a popliteal nerve block for surgery and 48 hrs after surgery nerve block seemed to be wearing off too slowly based on stats I was given and top of foot was still numb, including top of big toe and skin between big toe & 2nd toe. Treatment Outlook Summary Postsurgical nerve damage can occur for various reasons, including misdiagnosis, surgical error, and scar tissue formation. as being in breach of those terms. 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. It is very worrying when I finally feel like I'm getting back to 'normal' . 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. ZAPAIN is the only meds I've been able to take without me feeling spaced out. I broke my fibula on Feb 24 2015 - it was a Webber B fracture. Care notes Ambulatory Discharge Espaol Overview Preparation Risks What do I need to know about open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF)? Pain in varying degrees when walking. So, after wheel chairing it for two months everywhere I finally got the ok to try to walk again. My toes have been numb since the day of my injury. Try not to worry, easier said than done I know but numbness tends to happen post opespecially to ankles. Weird and uncomfortable. Ii am back at work I have a desk job but it is very hard to elevate my foot. I was told that the numbness would only last at best 48 hours. I'm alive and it might take a year to heal, but I'm alive. Our clinical information meets the standards set by the NHS in their Standard for Creating Health Content guidance. 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. Upgrade to Patient Pro Medical Professional? So today is June 20th and 7 days since my 3 tops. could have been run over but I'm lucky to still be here. It keeps me up most of the night. I had fractured my ankle 3 places back in February 2014. It was extremely painful for several days and seems to be coming back in chunks. 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. There's not much doctors can do for nerve damage. 2 plates and 20 screws. 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. Again, I want It is hard to wait, I know but it will happen. Internal fixation means that hardware (such as screws, rods, or pins) is used to hold the broken bones together. They are the only meds I've been able to take without me feeling spaced out. I kept massaging them every night though from the time of the injury and at the 6 month mark suddenly sensation started coming back. Was brutal, but thanx I appreciated it. I also feel tingeling and numbness in my calf. A regional nerve block at your ankle causes the temporary numbness, which may last anywhere from a few hours to a few days. I have that too. Try our Symptom Checker Got any other symptoms? I have been suffering this nerve pain in my first two toes and on the ball of my foot. 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. I crushed my right ankle and split the front bone in the same leg almost near my knee. I believe I am improving but I was told it would take about 8 weeks for recovery after surgery. Watch for bleeding and bruising. It feels strange, I have realised that the nerves 2-3 years on are starting to wake up! I had commented on June 10th. Use of the forums is subject to our Terms of Use It is 5:30 am and I was awoken with pain. A friend told.me to take back control since we pay them, they work for us. My mobility has been further compromised by a pelvic condition (pregnancy related) so for the last month or so I've literally been unable to do anything! I can't sleep nor can i put any weight on my left leg. I wish I had never had the the first surgery because it's caused so many more problems than just a ganglion cyst! So both legs bored weight when I'm not suppose to. fractured my fibula and dislocated ankle. My surgeon says the nerves will continue to heal for up to 2 years, although he says my ankle may never feel normal again. How? The pain has mostly gone away, unless I have to work in the yard for a while. If you shave, use an electric shaver. A great review on the various causes of shin splints, along with treatment options. 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. Think twice before opting for foot surgery! My foot now has the appearance of a "drop foot". I can walk but not very far. respect of any healthcare matters. Overview Diagnosis Recovery time Treatments Nerve damage patients' stories One of the biggest issues we see after surgery is scarring around the nerves (1). It is normal for this sensation. As drug treatment surely cant be the only available treatment. That last for a few more weeks from the time after surgery till the middle of march. Should recover nearly 100%. Do not start or stop any other medicines or supplements unless your healthcare provider tells you to. It almost grosses me out to touch the top of my foot because it feels dead. I haven't a thing ready for new baby and my house is horrendous :( Anybody else with similar experience with any advice? appropriate medical assistance immediately. 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. Dr. claims the numbness is likely associated with swelling and that feeling should slowly come back. Never had any numbness in foot prior to surgery or after injury. ORIF is surgery to fix a broken bone. not moderated or reviewed by doctors and so you should not rely on opinions or advice given by other users in I last commented on May 30th (below). It may break or move the injured area. blood rushes down my operated leg, throbbing pain and it feels like my leg will explode. I can walk around the house without a stick but if I'm going out anywhere I use it. Was yours surgery for a break? It is not as numb as 4 weeks ago. Hi! 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. Hi. I was given the boot for 4 weeks but going back next week after 3 due to work commitments - I'm hoping that he says I can ditch the boot and walk. I use ice and raise my ankle several times a day but when my leg is down it swells easily and it looks purple. The above information is an educational aid only. one thing after another. I had a total ankle replacement back in 04 I have numb toes my little toe and a lot of pain still it has been over 9 years I had a DePuy inplant look like a liberty bell I had that for a few years then the pain started so I gone to a surgean in another state he tried 4 times I still have pain! It feels like there is a rubber band around all these areas stopping my circulation. So as soon as I get the op done it will be back on the crutches for a while. I'm concerned this could be an infection but need some advice. The easiest way to lookup drug information, identify pills, check interactions and set up your own personal medication records. talocalan. It has night gotten ANY better. The most common symptoms of nerve damage after surgery are usually numbness, tingling, burning, muscle weakness or atrophy. Does anyone know how to stop it, other than elevating and iceing? I had to go from size 8 sneaker to a 9. I greatly admire someone like you who would donate and dedicate so much time and effort to helping strangers with no compensation. I had a back slab cast on for 3 weeks and then a lighter full cast on for almost 4 weeks. I had total ankle replacement in June of 2012 and ever since that time my ankle and foot are totaly numb. i rotate my ankle everyday and it clicksno pain though. I was told that nerves were irritated and that it may take up to a year before the numbness/tingling goes away. makes me cringe. My doc just said to keep an eye on it. The walking boot comes off this week after 14 weeks and i am a little nervous as ankle i weak.They tell me at physio its normal to have this numbness after op but its starting to take its toll. Who knows, Christmas around the corner, suppose to be time for miracles.. Take care everyone.. On June 3rd of this past year I end up falling down and dislocated my ankle, breaking both my tibia and fibula and a couple of bones in my foot. They sawed my heel bone in half to move it, removed a tendon, and then cut one in half, and then cleaned all my tendons and ligaments in my ankle. My numb foot was such a concern that I had to call my Dr./Surgeon about it. My surgery was 14 months ago. My doc doesn't believe in PT but stretching. You should be able to resume your normal diet quickly. Had 2 long screws on both sides of lower tibia and a plate with 4 screws about 6 inches up on fibula. DR said no PT was necessary and gave me exercises to do on my own. But the pain - all below the ankle - was so concerning that I actually went to an urgent care center and had x-rays. I am 10 weeks post surgery (achillies repair and bone spurs removed) Has anyone ever gotten rid of the nerve pain?? Watch for bleeding from your gums or nose. I broke my right above left ankle on july 10, surgery on july 14 with 7 screws, plate. ORIF is surgery to fix a broken bone. 9 users are following. I think its the pain pump where i had my surgery they quit using it.Also the side of my leg has no feeling. My foot still collects water around my ankle as well as knots around my ankle. Maybe it's taking longer than I am anticipating. Long road ahead for recovery but glad to know I'm not alone in feeling worried. 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 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. It's easy to do. This week was the first week I was able to walk into Physical Therapy without crutches. I couldn't do it without crutches. For two weeks after surgery, I was in a hard cast. Surgical Treatment I suspected after surgery that my splint may have been too tight and i was right. i had my whole ankle reconstructed the arch in my foot flated. What to Expect. I have and now it driving me nuts what can I do? I also refused to keep getting cast as the itching and it was uncomfortable. Got more depressed. 46 yr old male was injured Jan 18th and surgery on Feb 4th of the left leg and ankle. I am 6 six weeks out and still have pain and numbness. My limp is very severe if I do normal activities like take a small walk around the block. i had ankle arthoscopy surgery 3 weeks ago due to a fractured talus bone in my ankle and i still have numbness in my big toe and complete numbness in my heel should i be worried? I thank you for putting together this incredible website. Omg. please request Gabapentin for aid in helping your nerves. Wow, was this difficult. I will say that I was warned that healing nerves are 100x more painful than the injury and the surgery. Im still non weight-bearing and still in a lot of pain. I recently broke my ankle, and I was told I needed surgery. I am walking slowly with a boot but it is still painful. But the left foot got the full treatment of all the bells and whistles.. Egton Medical Information Systems Limited. Getting the proper nutrition will provide your body with the essentials it needs to promote healing. but I tell myself it could be worse. I didn't have surgery until Dec 26. Splint was so tight I had a bruise and deep indent in top of my calf. National Institutes of Health Next option..wondering if i can sue for nerve damage.. Hi all. It helps to numb the pain, which will create less of a need for pain killers, which will make you feel dopey, tired, constipated and can create a potential addiction. ago. Sx. I do have to stop every so often. i'm mentality damaged and will not be able to regain full use and do somethings i like to do. I take pain meds the doctor gave me after surgery and they do not even help. He told me that the numbness around the incision is permanent and the there will be a small percent of feeling that will not return but within the year my ankle will be 100%. June 17, 2011 I underwent emergency surgey to repair radial fractures to both my Fibula and Tibia at just above the ankle joint. They I had ligament surgery. Join in and write your own page! It sounds like you are getting there slowly! I have been to two neurologists, had acupuncture, been on lyrica, gabapentin, and most recently trazadone. Oh you poor thing.It sounds as though you have very bad circulation.You didn't say how old you are,but I am over 70yrs.I have 2 of my screws out on the 12th Feb,so hopefully the stiffness will go..Going down stairs I use my left broken ankle leg first all the way down our 16 stairs,coming up I use alternate leg which is good. . The other day I was goofing around with the misses on the bed "nothing sexual" endone makes sure of that!!! Pain pills don't work. I was operated on Jan. 10,2014 for a number of things in my foot including posterior tibial insufficiency, spring ligament repair and flat foot deformitity. Do not skip does or take less than prescribed. I think surgeon is premature in that prognosis. Swelling comes and goes but feels minor compared to a few weeks ago. Try our Symptom Checker Got any other symptoms? Hard to sleep in. Life wasted. I know it is a weird feeling but give it a lot of time and it will come back, I have a similar problem with my ankle. If I stood too long then my leg started to turn purple up to my hip. I have been fine and had a good time after surgery. First, I want to let you know that you have the best web site I've found related to foot issues. 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 am still not to put weight on it until I see the surgeon in April. 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Any one know how long it will hurt for. Like shopping at home depot. Today is June 23rd and my foot still feels the same. I'm sure I'll be ok. My Dr has walked me every step of the way. Just last Wednesday, they gave me an air cast to wear. 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. They're not sure how long the numbness could last but eventually it should go away. Please help, I am not sure what to do now! My sister is having the same issue. Is this normal? I thought the initial break was bad. Five days later I had surgery with a plate, 9 pins, and a long screw placed in my left ankle. Open reduction means that the bone is moved back into the right place with surgery. I am frustrated because I can't even get up and straighten up the house. I had surgery with 6 screws in my heel. Will it go away with physical therapy, etc.? Is this really the be. Everything you've done for me during this. I may always have these round discolored patches around my ankle from the "fracture blisters," supposedly uncommon but I don't think they are. I heard the nerves were cut in the fusion surgery and may take this long to heal but it makes me nervous. Does anyone else have this condition? I had surgery that same day. I fear i do have nerve damage. Fear is damaged nerves or compressed nerves by the hardware - 6 pins, plate and screw. So I'm confussed what is going on. Today I'm still in a lot of pain. there's not much you can do. You feel lightheaded, short of breath, or have chest pain. The area in the foot where the nerve enters the back of the ankle is called the tarsal tunnel. Following both surgeries I experienced severe numbness in the skin on both feet. Specifically the top nerve going up to my big toe. I think it took about 3 months before my toes felt normal. My big toe and top half of my foot have been tickling and kind of almost like a burning feeling. 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