r/FootFunction

Hi everyone. I injured my right ankle about 9 months ago (severe ankle sprain with ligament injuries and bone bruising, Talus) After the injury, I wore a walking boot for 6 weeks.

When I took the boot off, my foot already looked somewhat tilted/misaligned compared to my other foot. I’ve been doing rehabilitation for 7 months, but my foot still doesn’t look normal to me. (I didn’t have any surgery.)

I still cannot stand longer than about 30 minutes without significant pain in the sole of my foot. Standing and weight bearing make it worse. Walking and being on my feet are still difficult.

I attached photos because I’m wondering if anyone experienced something similar after a severe ankle sprain. Does my foot alignment look unusual, or could this happen after long immobilization and ligament injuries?

MRI showed ligament injuries and bone bruising after the original injury, and although some things improved, I still have pain and difficulty standing.

Any experiences or thoughts would be appreciated.

Hallo, vor 6 Tagen bin ich nun umgeknickt: doppelter Außenbandriss und bone bruise. Eigentlich soll ich den aircast 24 Stunden tragen, hab ich probiert und hatte total schmerzen, weil ich den Fuß scheinbar nachts „rumschleudere“. Nur mit der orthese auf dem Foto tut es aber auch weh und gibt nicht genügend Halt. Wenn ich nachts auf Toilette gehe, vergesse ich den Fuß komplett und stelle mich rauf. Heute Nacht tat es so weh, dass ich zwischendurch kühlen musste. Wie habt ihr das gemacht?

hi everyone - 32M

noticed that over past few years that my toes, especially right one start to deform - i do not want to have massive deformation like my parents/grandparents do and was wondering if anyone could advice anything that could stop this from going on further?

- wear wider shoes?

- socks with separate toes sections?

- shoes with separate toes sections, like viva barefoot shoes?

- i've been wearing silicone toe separators with a sleeve on a big toe and it is the only one that lasts at least 3-4weeks and actually stabilises my toe and doesnt give that much discomfort whilst wearing shoes

i know it isnt SEVERE bunion - im trying to prevent it as my big toe joint starts to hurt sometimes as well

attaching some images of my current situation. thank you

Standing/walking job in narrow shoes for 9+ hours everyday. After 5 years I’m starting to have lower back and hallux pain both on the right side. Also having skin issues as my socks keep getting moist all the time.

What changes can I make and how to help my feet?

Seriously considering a lower paying job just to sit down and save my feet… Help.

I’m only 25 years old and 4 months ago got bilateral foot surgery consisting of tailor bunions, 4 hammer toes were straightened with a screw, and the other two toes they cut out the joint and reattached the bone to allow it to remain straight but not as stiff as with a screw. They also cut the tendon under my pinky toes to prevent them from curling and used permanent stitches to keep my pinky toes outwards not curl inward. Biggest mistake of my life

I’m so beyond upset. The scarring is so bad and my toes look f’ed up. One toe in particular healed crooked and it looks so fat. My foot surgeon said I’ll need a revision in a year on that one particular toe. Okay so I’m out another 5K in surgery fees AGAIN? I have new insurance too so it’s not like my insurance can cover his botched surgery, this is a new f’ing insurance. I’m so beyond upset and I’m going to see him soon. I am in so much pain. I went to him because two toes were mallet toes that were fused - no amount of physical therapy or shoes could fix it. He ended up suggesting all this other crap which I agreed to because I’m in my twenties not very knowledgeable.

Also he did things he didn’t even mention. I never knew he was using permanent stitches inside my tendons to keep my pinky toes straight. He came in prior to surgery with me like half awake due to the meds they had given me starts drawing on my feet all the stuff he was gonna do. What surgeon does this?? You’re supposed to try other means first before surgery. He never told me that. He immediately jumped to surgery. I’m considering seeing another surgeon to have him take a look. If the surgeon says the previous surgeon did a bad job I’m seeking legal help. I feel so defeated I’m going into a depression

Oh and I also have permanent numbness in half my big toe despite him never even touching my big toe

It doesn't hurt, and I think that it first appeared the same day I wore very tight socks and new work shoes, which made my legs swell too. Leg swelling is gone, but this soft, squishy bump is still there on my foot 4 days later. In the light, it does seem kinda greenish like what a bruise looks like, but I really don't feel any pain there. My other foot does not have the same bump on it.

hi! i really hurt my foot when i missed a step on a porch and landed on my foot/ankle. I heard either a pop or a crack, i’m not sure what constitutes either-or. If anyone else has had a foot that looks like this after an injury, should I expect to be able to walk in the morning? Or will I be heading to urgent care? Thank you!

Both photos are with the foot standing in the floor.

before -> may 2026
after -> august 2026

You will not correct your feet unless your whole body is working in harmony.

I tried several times toe spacers, bunion fixers, toe specific exercises, etc. With no results. It was until I linked the dots between my bad postures (when sitting, standing, walking and even sleeping) and muscular imbalances (my right glute it was basically nonexistent).

One of the main changes that I suggest if you really want to progress its about your shoes. Your feet are actively working almost all the time that your awake so a shoe that allows a correct position of your feet will be contributing to the strengthen and alignment. You can start with a flat sandals to get around your house but you should get a barefoot shoes for your every day activities. I started using barefoot shoes around 13-15 months ago but I fully committed to the barefoot shoes like 3 months ago.

Toe spacers and bunion fixers I think are better to wear only when your are working out (For working out focus on single leg exercises) or at least walking. Wearing it when you are resting it will just cause pain and in my case I saw no benefit.

Has anyone had prolonged pain in the area specifically? Been to multiple podiatrists who have stated Plantar fasciitis, Achilles attachment tendonitis or nerve entrapment. Pain worsens in Dorsi flexion and when weight baring. It dosent hurt when I wake up until I aggravate it with shoes. Tried inserts, icing, heating, and lidocaine. I can stretch my calf fine with no pain and do calf raises. It’s been about 10 months with this burning pain and has kept me from being as active as I was. What are some other treatments out there.

i’ve noticed over the last few years how crooked my toes get when wearing heels. even barefoot, some of them curl inward constantly. is this a result of shoes that are too tight? do i need wide footed shoes? should surgery be a consideration if i’m experiencing pain? i’m so insecure about it :(

Hello everyone. I’ve been practising getting into a deep squat position to try and improve my flexibility. I’ve had to hold on to a pole to prevent myself falling backwards and have just been getting used to being in that position for a minute or so each day.

After a few days, I started getting an ache in this part of my ankle on my right ankle. It’s a deep ache but not a sharp pain. It gets more pronounced when I lift my toes up or through ankle dorsiflexion. So I know feel it when I get into the deep squat position.

I was wondering what is causing this and whether it is something that will resolve itself as I get used to being in that position. And if there’s anything I can do to help prevent it or improve it. Thank you!