Colectomy - post surgery problems???

[J381]

Anyone had any problems with nerve damage post-surgery?

Anyone had the surgery and it was a success?

This surgery was done to resolve a stiff big toe, not for bunions, as it's known for.

[The_Doc]

Colectomy is removal of the large bowel or colon

You mean cheilectomy, lumpy bit contributing to bunion.

And for a stiff big toe or hallux rigidus, most people have a fusion, but you have something different

[J381]

My medical knowledge is overwhelming sometimes....

Can one of the mods change the thread title, please???

[J381]

The_Doc said:

Colectomy is removal of the large bowel or colon

You mean cheilectomy, lumpy bit contributing to bunion.

And for a stiff big toe or hallux rigidus, most people have a fusion, but you have something different

Can you explain a bit more, please?

Basically the surgery was carried out on a family member and now they are suffering serious nerve damage, have a disabled badge and walking stick etc. Their life has been turned upside down because of this. There was no mention of the possibility of nerve damage prior to the surgery.

[The_Doc]

Without seeing the patient, your relative I cannot help you any more.

There is a professional/ethical impasse here and I'm sorry for you/her/him

You could try googling "complications of foot surgery"

A second opinion can also be sought on the NHS

Sorry