Jesse Jaymes
WKR
Finally made an appointment with a podiatrist today. Been burning holes through my left sock. Right where 2nd toe meets foot pad. Some minor pain, but I've just Walked it Off for a year. I was fully expecting "Here are some really expensive orthotics....Bye"
Which he DID offer. But said the correction is to cut my big toe OFF, clock it 3 degrees and lower it 2 or 3mm and weld it back on with screws and plates. I am bearing weight on 2nd toe, not 1st. And developing stretched ligaments and arthritis is both toes.
This took him all of 12 seconds to see on Xray.
Said no crutches. Walking boot. 4 months or more until I can get a backpack on. ANd if I had it done TODAY.....I shouldn't expect to haul elk quarters this fall.
First......seemed pretty StoneAge in concept, but I guess it is just mechanics with saws and bones. Second.....anyone have either Success Stories, or Horror Stories?
Be a first major surgery. And not that anyone has any body parts that are "expendable".....think we all kinda make our living Hunting with our Eyes and our Feet. A bit apprehensive to get out the saws and cordless on my wheels.
Which he DID offer. But said the correction is to cut my big toe OFF, clock it 3 degrees and lower it 2 or 3mm and weld it back on with screws and plates. I am bearing weight on 2nd toe, not 1st. And developing stretched ligaments and arthritis is both toes.
This took him all of 12 seconds to see on Xray.
Said no crutches. Walking boot. 4 months or more until I can get a backpack on. ANd if I had it done TODAY.....I shouldn't expect to haul elk quarters this fall.
First......seemed pretty StoneAge in concept, but I guess it is just mechanics with saws and bones. Second.....anyone have either Success Stories, or Horror Stories?
Be a first major surgery. And not that anyone has any body parts that are "expendable".....think we all kinda make our living Hunting with our Eyes and our Feet. A bit apprehensive to get out the saws and cordless on my wheels.
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