Hi All, I am currently 18 mths past neck disection. I had part of my fibia bone used to replace jawbone. I have had problems with walking ever since. My big toe & second toe are now hammertoes. Making it extremely hard to walk on that leg. Xrays of foot show nothing wrong. Could this be nerve damage, nerve entrapment? Anyone have this happen to them? Fibia flap survery is usually a quick recovery. Where you are back up & walking again after 4 weeks.
Good evening, Pagerino. I had the same operation in 2009, but it hasn't affected any of my toes. However, I do get pain in my ankle, which normally worsens in the evening when I'm less active. I think I was walking properly by about five weeks, so it does sound as if it's nerve or tendon issues, which might improve in time. Alternatively, further surgery could be done to improve it, especially after 18 months. Only a specialist can answer this. I hope you manage to get some relief. I take liquid morphine (oxy-codone if it becomes too bad). All the best.
Chris.
Its sometimes not easy but its worth it !
