Here I am again, updating this very old post. It seems the foot issues will be with me all my life.

Yesterday I had my original screw removed from an old Jones fracture. The screw was done previous to my reconstruction and has always given me pain. The doc found a small stress fracture in the fifth metatarsal, but felt having the screw removed would still help my pain.

The surgeon got me opened up and had trouble getting the screw out. They had to cut it up into pieces to remove it. This resulted in a larger incision than the one we planned. Now I am in a cast for two weeks and am not able to get around as well as I planned. Bummer!

I just hope this will help with the pain. I could feel that damn thing in there. I swear it moved sometimes. It poked out and, with pes cavus feet, I walk on that side of my foot. Things would get swollen and sometimes bloody. I was unable to wear even tennis shoes.

The doc says that I will eventually need a fusion. I didn't ask for details. I did not want to know. That can be dealt with when the time comes.

Anyway, if anyone is wondering, the original reason to start this post, the reconstruction, is still somewhat satisfying. My feet are stronger and I can twist the ankle without falling. I wish it were more stable. I have balance and weakness issues which are some times worse than other times. Cest la vie.