Foot bone broken 3 yrs ago and just reinjured it now a deformity?

Question

Anyone know the procedures for a bone deformity. I broke a bone in my foot (the outside of my right foot at the little toe) 3 yrs ago and just reinjured it, the doctor says I now have a deformity. I'm hearing lots of horror stories like the bone will have to be rebroken and reset?

Answer 1

Unfortunately, if your deformity was caused by a bone that mended improperly (out of position), then yes, the only way to fix it is for it to be rebroken and reset. This is done while you are asleep under general anesthesia. Sorry, there just isn't any other way.