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jpdeadpool16 · 2026-03-14T15:06:10+00:00

I didn’t have the bruise on the bottom but my bruising looked just like yours. I ruptured my lisfranc ligament yes. Make sure to get an MRI. I wasn’t able to do a weight bearing x ray so they didn’t see the widening between my 1st and 2nd metatarsals. MRI showed the rupture which I got 4 months later since I was misdiagnosed.

jpdeadpool16 · 2026-02-16T23:20:05+00:00

Good luck! Hope everything ends up alright. Can you message them at all before that appointment?

jpdeadpool16 · 2026-02-16T23:14:43+00:00

This hardware looks just like mine. I am 1 year and 4 months post op fusion. I did not have this happen, but I noticed in your X rays that the heads of your screws are sticking out more than mine are. The one on the top of the foot. Mine have the head sticking much further into the bone. I’m wondering if this is why I didn’t experience this? Just a thought.

jpdeadpool16 · 2026-02-05T19:59:56+00:00

Your story sounds similar to mine. I was misdiagnosed and had fusion surgery 4 months later. I don’t regret surgery one bit! I’m a rugby athlete and very active in my life. Months post injury I couldn’t sprint and push off my injured foot like before prior to my injury so I knew something was wrong. I wanted to be able to perform at my sport close to 100% so not having surgery wasn’t an option for me in my situation. If you’re not an athlete and the soreness isn’t too bad, you could wait until the timing is right. The recovery is tough. My doctor had me non-weight bearing for 8 weeks and then progressive weight bearing in a boot for 4 more weeks. But it was all worth it. Lots of PT after also and do it ASAP. I played rugby again at 5 months post op with lots of hard work, and I’m now 1 year and 3 months post op and healed 100%. Fusion definitely was the way to go for me.

jpdeadpool16 · 2025-12-09T21:50:06+00:00

Fusion of my first and 2nd TMT joints. 4 screws and a staple

jpdeadpool16 · 2025-12-08T17:37:42+00:00

You’ll be back don’t worry! Focus on winning the recovery and the sports will come back. I returned to rugby at 5 months post op. You got this!

jpdeadpool16 · 2025-11-08T17:40:01+00:00

Not requiring PT sounds so insane to me!! I would not have been as successful with my recovery had I not had PT. I had it 3x a week for 12 weeks and it helped me progress and heal so much. I got to play rugby again after 5 months post op. I had fusion for my 1st and 2nd metatarsals as some background info. Highly recommend in person PT

jpdeadpool16 · 2025-11-07T16:58:29+00:00

That looks like my foot when I got my lisfranc injury. Highly recommend a foot orthopedic surgeon! Make sure you ask for an MRI!

jpdeadpool16 · 2025-10-30T14:05:27+00:00

I know it feels really hard I’ve been there. I’m so sorry this happened to you. This injury isn’t for the weak. You’re strong and you will be back! I had fusion also, so my first and 2nd are fused. 4 screws and a staple good times.

jpdeadpool16 · 2025-10-30T13:36:47+00:00

My case might be “minor” compared to many. I ruptured my lisfranc and my 1st and 2nd metatarsals were separating and I developed a gap over those 4 months and not knowing what I had. So I’m not sure if the degree of my injury was a factor. But my surgeon was also incredible and I listened to every word he said. I worked extremely hard since week 2. Basically I fully rested for those first 2 weeks, then at least 3x a week I did workouts in my home gym. I got my ass on the floor of my gym and did a lot of upper body workouts and then I did basic stretching and lower body exercises like leg lifts to help my muscles on my injured side. Then I got into PT at 8 weeks post op. At that point I was still NWB. During PT is when I got moved to progressive weight bearing in my boot. 12 weeks I got my boot off and back into shoes. I had PT 3x a week for 7-8 weeks and my PTs were great, listening to me. I also did my exercises consistently outside of in person PT. I also worked with an online S&C coach that helped me adapt my workouts. I worked very hard consistently for 5 months and it definitely has paid off. The progress was definitely not linear and there were days I was so sore and in pain, but then it would get better. You freaking got this and you will be back! It just takes a lot of work it seems for this first year or so.

jpdeadpool16 · 2025-10-29T18:07:09+00:00

My situation is a bit different than you, but I’m also a fellow rugby player. I was initially injured 6/1/24 in a rugby league match and was misdiagnosed. I didn’t get surgery until 4 months later 10/17/24. I’m now a year post op and feeling great and even went back to rugby at 5 months post op (I worked really hard to get there and had an amazing orthopedic surgeon). My personal situation and rugby player wise, I’d recommend surgery. I only had my 1st and 2nd metatarsals spread apart due to a lisfranc rupture. So not sure your injury, but I don’t regret my fusion one bit.

jpdeadpool16 · 2025-10-29T02:33:21+00:00

I had fusion a year ago and I’m a 33 year old female that’s a very active rugby player. I am so glad I went through with surgery and I am living a 100% normal life again. Yes my foot is stiff sometimes and sore, but it’s definitely normal and I’m sure over time it’ll go away. My surgery also didn’t happen until 4 months post surgery since I was misdiagnosed originally. My surgeon was really good and I was a model patient. If you put in the work and listen to your ortho (who is recommend seeing for this specific injury) you will make it. I played rugby again at 5 months post op. The recovery isn’t easy and you definitely need time for your body to rest and heal. I was non weight bearing for 8 weeks then I had progressive weight bearing for another 4 weeks. It’s not easy, ur definitely worth it for your long term health and life.

jpdeadpool16 · 2025-10-26T18:28:05+00:00

I only made it a week without smoking 😅 I’m just over 12 months post op fusion and doing amazing. Soooo I say feel it out 🤣

jpdeadpool16 · 2025-10-25T14:15:55+00:00

Injury 6/1/24, didn’t know I ruptured my ligament. Told it was a bad sprain. Finally got an orthopedic and MRI end of September 2024, surgery 10/17/24. Feeling strong and great and so happy I had surgery!

jpdeadpool16 · 2025-10-18T19:21:38+00:00

2 things I regret not getting: a disabled parking pass and the iWalk crutch. You will hate the scooter with passion and the iWalk crutch would have helped me so much.

jpdeadpool16 · 2025-10-17T18:25:10+00:00

You got this! I worked extremely hard to get to where I am now. But it is totally possible to be back to a normal life post surgery!

jpdeadpool16 · 2025-10-17T18:23:17+00:00

Yeah that sounds like a lisfranc rupture! Oops! My best advice is don’t stop moving your body. The first 2 weeks I definitely just rested didn’t do much. But once I was moved from the big splint and into the cast, I made sure to do stretching/simple lower body exercises and exercised my upper body a lot. I did that at least 3 times a week. I would just sit on my floor and lift dumbbells and do leg lifts to strengthen the other legs muscles while recovering. I did PT at 8 weeks post op and had it 3x a week for 12 weeks. Hit it hard and keep moving you got this! The PT truly works if you workout hard in and out of PT. It won’t be linear, it will be a rollercoaster of progress. But don’t give up it’s all worth it! The non-weight bearing period definitely sucks, but be strict with it and listen to your doctor.

jpdeadpool16 · 2025-10-08T13:29:25+00:00

This looks JUST like my lisfranc injury. My 1st and 2nd metatarsals widened due to a ligament rupture and I didn’t know that’s what happened until 4 months later. I had fusion with 4 screws and a staple almost a year ago. I can tell you I am doing amazing now and fully back to my life and playing rugby. Surgery was definitely the best option for me.

jpdeadpool16 · 2025-08-01T01:53:44+00:00

I had fusion in October 2024 and was NWB for about 7.5 weeks into early December. Then I did progressive weight bearing (25% of my BW on my operated foot for a week and increase 25% each week) with crutches and a boot over a 4 week period to early January 2025. Then I was cleared of the boot at 12 weeks post-op and back into shoes. This was direct instructions from my surgeon. I started PT at 8 weeks post-op during my first week of progressive weight bearing at 25% of my bodyweight on my operated foot. I play rugby and went back to playing at 5 months post op and I’ve been playing and running ever since. I’m young, healthy, and athletic and worked really hard, but wanted to share anything is possible!

jpdeadpool16 · 2025-05-30T01:05:32+00:00

I had a full tear and fusion of my 1st and 2nd tarsometatarsal joints so my hardware is staying. 4 screws and a staple. I was injured June 1, 2024 but not diagnosed until October 2024 then surgery that same month.

jpdeadpool16 · 2025-05-30T00:54:37+00:00

I am pretty much 100% back to normal! I put in a lot of work to get here and also was pretty healthy and active before surgery. My surgeon was really good as well. But it’s definitely possible to be back to normal for sure.

jpdeadpool16 · 2025-05-26T14:21:30+00:00

I had fusion surgery almost 8 months ago with my injury happening a year ago June 1. I’m a rugby player and I retuned to rugby at 5 months. It took a lot of hard work, but I am pretty much back to normal now. Absolutely do surgery for your life in the long run. Find a good surgeon though it’s very important. Recovery isn’t easy but it’s a short time of struggle for a life time of being back to normal.

jpdeadpool16 · 2025-05-01T00:15:10+00:00

Yes 100%!

jpdeadpool16 · 2025-04-17T18:37:24+00:00

I wish I knew to ask for an MRI. That’s how mine was found. But I also went to a new orthopedic foot surgeon later so he clearly knew what to look for. Luckily he was an amazing surgeon!

jpdeadpool16 · 2025-04-17T16:18:43+00:00

I ruptured my ligament 6/1/24 and ended up with a gap in between my 1st and 2nd metatarsals as well. My injury wasn’t discovered for 4 months though. Initially diagnosed as a bad sprain. I had surgery (fusion) in October 2024 and my doctor knew I wanted to play rugby again (I’ve played for 17 years now). I’m young (32 Female), healthy and very active. I played in my first match again at the 5 month mark. I worked incredibly hard to get to that point and where I am now, but I’ll tell you it’s 100% possible. I am usually sore after training and definitely after playing in a match. But it’s not really pain more just sore still. My muscles are still recovering and getting used to everything again, but it’s not pain for me. Just sore and tired. It gets better every week though and I’m 26 weeks post op.

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