I had a surgery for flat foot reconstruction on my left foot on November 11th. Everything well or so I was told by my orthopedic surgeon. On November 22nd I went for Post-Op in order to get my splint removed and be placed onto a light cast. That night at around 12am (Thursday 23rd) I started experiencing compression to my big toe phalange and some other areas of my foot. I then started experiencing tingling, to my sole, and numbness to my toes (tip and under parts of the toes) which worried me. I called my surgeon on November 24th around 4am and informed him about it, I was told to go to the ER.
After all the trouble to get to the ER and getting into the emergency room, at around 10am on November 24rd I was finally freed from the light cast. I had pertechiae and my foot was very swollen. I informed the nurses that I had no sensation in almost all my sole and some other areas of my left foot. I was then given Norco, then a orthopedic boot which I haven’t worn (just to let my foot heal and loose the swelling).
It’s been a week and 2 days and my sensation has not returned. I’m fearing the worst. I was in that tight cast around 41hrs.
My orthopedic surgeon stated on the after-visit notes that it’s a PROBABLE COMPRESSIVE NEUROPATHY
I’ve scheduled an appointment with 2 neurologists, but its until the end of the year and I know that the sooner a diagnosis is made, then treatment will be more effective.
Apart from EGM, any other studies I should request, I’ve heard Electrodiagnostic testing (EDS) are also helpful.
I do have some sensitivity on very few areas of my sole. Most of my symptoms are buzzing, tingling, something crawling inside my foot in some areas, and being suctioned from the inside, also some areas such as my big toe phalange and the area under the toes feel as if they were being pinched or squeezed by a hair clip.
I’ve also felt some twitches, Im assuming that’s nerves shooting up (electrical activity)
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I also wanna add that when the cast was placed, neither Dr. nor the nurse that placed the cast on me gave me information on risks or what to watch for. I have 2 witnesses who were there with me to back me up.
So I wouldn’t have know what to watch for and up until I started feeling numb was when I made the phone call to my surgeon as an emergency.
Any veteran who uses the VA can tell you the horror stories involved with using them. I recently broke my hand, the internal middle finger bone, near the base. It took them 3 weeks to get me into the orthopedic, meanwhile I was recommended to the ER, where I was misdiagnosed with having two broken fingers, my pointer and middle finger and given a role of tape and sent on my way. The orthopedic took the X-rays, then told me it will heal on its own because my break is internally splinted by the bones connected to my ring finger and pointer finger. I’m experiencing frequent strong aches in my hand and my knuckle and I’m worried that the VAs normal reputation for botching things is standing true. I don’t have health insurance so an ER visit or a privet specialist is out of the question unless it’s the most severe conditions. I appreciate any and all advice, I’m kind of concerned.
Yeah I’d like to figure out how to cast folks, but I’m having trouble finding instructions that aren’t for doctors or medical professionals (story of my life! Lmao). Does anyone know how to cast a limb, or where I can find an easy beginning guide?
Thanks!!
I saw a cast removal procedure and was surprised to see that the saw was not sharp or of the conventional kind. The Doctor even touched it while it was powered on. No harm done whatsoever - but it went straight thorugh the cast. What is this magic?
I'm talking about one of these.
I just started a new job Monday! I also broke my foot! I'm rocking a nice big splint and potentially a boot or cast after I see the orthopedic surgeon Thursday. My bisnuess casual pants aren't wide enough for me to get my foot through; dresses and skirts aren't an option, I'm too clumsy. I have a couple of pairs of gaucho pants. Would a thick pair of black leggings work if I paired it with a tunic shirt or something long?
With shoes, there's some leniency but I still have to try. I wore a pair of therapeutic sandal(s) yesterday, but due to the rubber insert in the heel, don't meet the standard. Any ideas would be a godsend, my brain is mush from the pain and medication.
I have a master's degree in athletic training. After 7 years travelling with college athletics, I took a job in orthopedics applying casts and braces. After a few years I moved to the lead position, and handle some insurance verifications, inventory, custom braces, and training of other employees - I am considered an orthopedic technician, and a lead in my dept.
Problem is, there isn't really anywhere "up" for me to move in the company without another license/certification (nurse, PA, etc). The person above me, my boss, manages an entire clinical team of 120+ people. If there is one thing I am not interested in doing, it is managing a large group like him.
I have great orthopedic skills, I am very organized, present well, and have learned a lot about medical insurance. (Have ATC and CSCS, as well as 10+ years professional experience). I've considered presenting a new role to my boss, but even if they agreed, it is unlikely I'd get a significant pay bump, seeing as I only make about 47k right now. I am on the higher end of my team, however I know we are hiring more staff with athletic trainer certifications, and it's hard for me not to wonder if they are coming in at a higher hourly rate than I am currently earning, esp when they have 10-20 years experience.
I've applied to many provider relations and other health insurance roles, as well as durable medical equipment sales, but no bites. Any other tips on career paths I may easily transition into? or tips on tackling the pay issue - I don't actually know for sure how much new employees are being paid - I just imagine after 20 years as an AT, as bad as our salaries are, they wouldn't take a significant pay cut for this role..
I had a surgery for flat foot reconstruction on my left foot on November 11th. Everything well or so I was told by my orthopedic surgeon. On November 22nd I went for Post-Op in order to get my splint removed and be placed onto a light cast. That night at around 12am (Thursday 23rd) I started experiencing compression to my big toe phalange and some other areas of my foot. I then started experiencing tingling, to my sole, and numbness to my toes (tip and under parts of the toes) which worried me. I called my surgeon on November 24th around 4am and informed him about it, I was told to go to the ER.
After all the trouble to get to the ER and getting into the emergency room, at around 10am on November 24rd I was finally freed from the light cast. I had pertechiae and my foot was very swollen. I informed the nurses that I had no sensation in almost all my sole and some other areas of my left foot. I was then given Norco, then a orthopedic boot which I haven’t worn (just to let my foot heal and loose the swelling).
It’s been a week and 2 days and my sensation has not returned. I’m fearing the worst. I was in that tight cast around 41hrs.
My orthopedic surgeon stated on the after-visit notes that it’s a PROBABLE COMPRESSIVE NEUROPATHY
I’ve scheduled an appointment with 2 neurologists, but its until the end of the year and I know that the sooner a diagnosis is made, then treatment will be more effective.
Apart from EGM, any other studies I should request, I’ve heard Electrodiagnostic testing (EDS) are also helpful.
