Just a brief thought for the day……
If you are considering surgery, please make sure you get a second opinion, or even a third. One thing I have learned from having a bad experience with surgery, is that practically every podiatrist has a different opinion. When I was considering hammertoe surgery, I had two doctors act like it was no big deal. They said that shortening my toe would be a fine option. Of course hindsight is 20/20, but so many doctors I have gone to since have opposing thoughts (which are too late to do anything about now).
My case is not something everyone deals with, I know. However, I have never come across so many different opinions from doctors as I have in the field of podiatry!
Do what you can to prevent surgery. Many of the foot products I talk about in my blog can help preserve your foot alignment. Also, keep the muscles in your feet strong….talk to your doctor or physical therapist about what your problem areas are, and what exercises could benefit you.
Take care!

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