Midfoot Arthritis Treatment, Information and Solutions

Dr. J. Robert Faux explains Midfoot Arthritis and how to live with andtreat it. Home remedies and treatment solutions are also discussed.
For more information on foot conditions, treatments and solutions, go to www.footscientific.com.
Non Surgical Treatments Include:
- A specialized orthotic solution tailored to your need. Find out more at www.footscientific.com/fm-arches/
- Activity Modification: Limit the amount of the time you stand and the number of steps you take.
- Losing excess weight can help to decrease the amount of force going through each step.
- Unnecessary motion or stress can be decreased by stretching the calf muscle
- Using anti-inflammatory medications: A lot of the pain symptoms are due to the body’s inflammatory response to the arthritic changes in the foot. These can help decrease these symptoms.

[@barbarab9445]

Gee, I finally found a video that discusses pain on 'top' of the foot. Thanks, I thought it was just me, although I have been to two podiatrists for two opinions.

[@DChristina]

Thanks for your video. I have severe arthritis in the midfoot, and had cortisone shots about 10 months ago. These shots helped a lot! A midfoot fusion was recommended. I didn't want to keep getting shots as I understand that will eventually do permanent damage. I had midfoot fusion surgery exactly 5 weeks ago, and feel greatly relieved already! Granted, I'm not walking on it yet, so can't say of course the outcome. And there is some pain - but healing pain is better than pre-op pain I was feeling. I seem to be healing very well, thank God. I'll try to remember to update in a few weeks. I'm writing as I've read so many stories of people experiencing problems post-op- even saying they wish they hadn't had the surgery- that I wanted to chime in with my so far positive experience.

[@rachelnanalis3415]

what dr and city did you get yours done at?

[@DChristina]

Hi- I had this done at Providence Hospital in Milwaukie, Oregon. If you’re in this area I can tell you the Dr in a PM.

[@alicebaghwar]

What is your condition now please answer me🥺

[@DChristina]

@@alicebaghwar It’s actually been 2 years now, funny my post says 1 yr ago. I was the hospital’s last non emergency surgery in early 2020 when this plandemic began. While my foot is in overall less pain, I still have issues in this foot. Sometimes I wonder if I need a revision surgery. It often seems my foot is objecting to the bone inserted from the bone bank. But I also need another knee replacement and definitely don’t want to go near a hospital in these times.

[@DChristina]

@Kenny Pettit - Hi Kenny, I’d say the surgery was successful, that it was helpful overall. Pre-surgery it was difficult to walk on, every step was a pain. There is still occasional pain, but as I was told by my Dr before surgery, the fusion really helps the arthritis in that spot, but the fusion can put pressure on surrounding bones- which makes sense (I forget the technical description). This surgery isn’t a ‘magic wand’ or Star Trek medicinal laser lol (too bad)…but I think (for me) it was worth it. Mind you, it’s not a quick recovery; this healing takes time. Don’t overdo post surgery. Hope this helps. Cheers

[@philliphamilton3591]

Thank you for this wonderful information.

[@kidtroll9]

THANK YOU!~! Good explanation and home management. I have been diagnosed with this after and MRI, the problem continues but I am at least hopeful of some improvement. It is terribly limiting.

[@katharinajohn5619]

THANK YOU, VERY HELPFUL.

[@amandarayner9475]

Thanks for this info

[@sandylee9011]

I have searched for info and this was the best video I found so thank you. I have a question I cant find an answer to. I have an ankle fusion since Feb 2008. I have done great but was warned I would need a fusion someday of metatarsals. Well, since I know the pain of the arthritis, I know it recently must have become end stage.. I would like to know, between no ankle joint, and what seems to be next, a mid foot fusion if my gait will change. I walk fine now but imagine I may not after additional fusions. BTW grateful to walk, drive and have two legs and feet. I need to try not go to my trauma surgeon until absolutely necessary because insurance got to expensive and I had to cancel. Thanks for any info.

[@chany9313]

Thanks for sharing 💖💖💖

[@eileenlocke7877]

Thank u

[@rachelnanalis3415]

would spinning exercise work better as running I believed caused mine, of course along with bad shoes.

[@behnoushamiri8739]

I had my mud foot fusion 5 months ago. Still cant walk without cane and fell pain when i walk around. My Dr says i need an ankle replace ment later . But how can i go through the second surgery when i havent noticed any results from my mud foot fusion? Is it too early to judge?

[@lorihahn3996]

I had a left mid foot fusion 15 years ago. I was 29 years old. It was the best decision ever 🥰

[@StyledByEmonie]

I think I have it now and I’m 30 what did you to make things better?

[@zenmaiden1]

Do tell how bad was the surgery and recovery ?

[@lorihahn3996]

It was a long recovery. In a cast and non weight bearing for about 3 months. It was worth it though. I was in so much pain prior to the surgery.

[@DChristina]

@@zenmaiden1 - I know you weren’t asking me but I feel compelled to tell you I agree with Lori: it was a slow, long recovery- but so worth it as I’m not in constant pain anymore:-) Had my midfoot fusion March 16, ‘20.

[@ibrahimiya8282]

Happiness in my heart, my arthritis problems is cured, I have suffer arthritis for over 8years but after I use a powerful herbal remedy I got from Dr osagie7 KZbin channel, am from UAE ❤️❤️❤️

[@buddysalinas2508]

Hi Doc. I'm suffering with that midfoot Arthritis today. and I cannot walk that much. I thought I'm suffering from gout. what are the things or food to avoid so that it wont trigger the pain. I just woke up this morning and it was already painfull but it gets a little severe as hours passed by.

[@dhaawalshivhare2098]

Respected Doctor Faux, I am suffering from Midfoot collapse,my mid bone of the left leg is sticking out compared to right one.I experience pain when I get up in the morning and difficulty walking during the first steps out of the bed.What sort of exercise you would recommend to reduce weight so there would be less burden on foot.Also I have a prolonged cyst in my left leg calf, are they related ? Thank You

[@kousarharmeen875]

iam also the same problm since 1 half year did u find the soution

[@iviaqua]

I have this, it’s trauma related and is so painful. It flares up when I play with my son soccer and I hate it.

[@ImprovementisGrowth]

I’m facing this now. Yesterday, I went to foot doctor because the pain was too much. He give me a shot of Cortizone with steroids. The pain is gone. Thank God because I don’t want fusion surgery. That 😱 scares me.

[@DChristina]

Health, Weight & Real Talk - Glad that shot helped, but be aware that repeated cortisone shots will damage your joints, hastening arthritis. Please research this.

[@ImprovementisGrowth]

D Christina I have and also my foot doctor said the same thing you did. Thanks

[@DChristina]

@@ImprovementisGrowth - Hello again, sorry- I was amiss in thinking maybe you hadn’t already known about cortisone shots. I’ve had them in my knees until I needed replacement, then a few in my foot 18 mos ago, which helped tremendously! Such a relief, but lasted just 5 months. Had midfoot fusion surgery March 16 (last non-emergency surgery they allowed!) so it’s been 7 months. It’s a very slow recovery! It went very well though. Bones are fused and I don’t have that very excruciating pain like before. Yet there is still pain, but because it’s still healing it’s different. I read about but didn’t really grasp how long this recovery is. I mean, I thought I’d be walking a couple miles a day by now, but can barely handle a quarter mile. Frustrating. But I’m optimistic and realize I need to keep pacing myself and trust I’ll be walking more & more with time. All this to say I do believe it was worth it, despite all the time it’s taken. My circumstances are such that I’m not so affected by this months-long inconvenience. I’m retired, and have few responsibilities so could afford all this time. Hope it works out for you whatever you choose! Oh, want to add that the comfrey-aloe vera salve I use on my foot has really helped with the pain & healing:-)

[@margaretallan2658]

I cannot tolerate anti-inflamatories, and am on morphine for the pain. I dread mornings, and have a stroller to go out with to walk. But cannot go very far without suffering pain especially the following day. I was a nurse till retiring, and blame all the time on my feet for the problems. Tich.

[@DeniseFiorilla]

Margaret Allan Hello! I saw your comment and was wondering how you are doing now?

[@mrsjanhannah]

Snap, I am sat here now, my feet are swollen due to walking the dog everyday this week. Think she will have to put up with her dad for a couple of days or so.

[@zenmaiden1]

I’ve had this for 15 years and am going for the steroid shot. My rt is worse than left side have bunions hereditary bad feet .. ( much pain with every step. I think weight loss helps some . I don’t want to take a chance with fusion, I have too many stairs in my home and not being able to drive for six weeks ... I would go nuts. Foot surgery is painful . Can anyone tell me how bad it was or wasn’t ? Curious. It may come to that when I retire .. but have to keep working . I had to stop hiking it made the pain worse. Every step is painful. I also have a large bone overgrowth on top of metatarsal 2 painful . Dr said it might be already fused. If so don’t know why still painful. Any ideas doc? Pa good video!

[@zenmaiden1]

Update I got the steroid shot, it wasnt bad at all and has alleviated alot of pain so far!

[@mrbillhicks]

I had an operation for midfoot arthritis about 4 months ago and there is no significant bone growth at the fusion site, I wonder if the bone will continue to fuse after this length of time ?

[@FootScientificStore]

+mrbillhicks Most of the growth should have occurred within the first 6 weeks.

[@mine4751]

Are you able to run following the fusion?

[@FootScientificStore]

+mrbillhicks BTW if fusion has still not occurred, talk to your doctor about whether it would be helpful to either get treatment with a bone stimulator or possible revision with bone graft and restart of the fusion

[@FootScientificStore]

+Mine After a fusion for midfoot arthritis, running is not routinely limited or lost. It really depends upon how many joints are fused, and if only a couple joints are fused then I would not expect a reduction in running tolerance or distance. After fusion, the Runner may benefit from a soft orthotic device and probably a little stiffer running shoe.

[@DeniseFiorilla]

mrbillhicks Hi! Just reading your comment. How are you doing now??

[@nebula1oftheseven488]

Ohh no I have this! All the symptoms check out and my grandma has arthritis 😭 I am only 20.😭

[@sankalp028]

Did you do anything??????

[@marcosmendez8805]

@@sankalp028 hes lucky i have some in my two hands and feet

[@vm4992]

@@marcosmendez8805 Same

[@marcosmendez8805]

@@vm4992 yeah but it’s better now. Eat healthy, work out ur hand and feet. Take vitamin pills and in the nights try to get someone to massage ur feet and hands

[@vm4992]

@@marcosmendez8805 I have pain but I am not diagnosed yet with arthritis ,done with blood tests and scans but nothing there .....But I have severe deficiency of vitamin d...My levels were 7 ng/ml ,what do you think ? Does Vitamin d deficiency cause joint pain too

[@paulhaddon1027]

Can you be athlete with mid foot arthritis,

[@kater8730]

Yes I believe mine was created by wearing toe shoes and being a ballerina.

[@JT-fn4eu]

Yeah I'm totally screwed from this , can't walk properly and only 42.

[@nick000002]

How fast did it go from first flare to severe?

[@zenmaiden1]

Hi mine took about 15 years to get really bad, weight loss does help relieve the stress, I use the steriod injections directly into the affected joints by a Podiatrist Sports medicine doctor. Look for a good one in your area, if you wish to postpone / opt out of surgery.

[@StyledByEmonie]

I’m kinda scared and feel depression coming if I don’t get relief for my right foot I was diagnosed with it May 28, 2020 by my foot doctor but my family do have a history of onions in it and I’m getting buying surgery on the same foot in 2016 with the pain just started probably at the beginning of 2020 and that’s when I went and got an MRI and they said they seen a little arthritis Don’t really know where to start just trying to stay positive I’m 30 years old about to be 31 July second and I probably should lose some weight because I deafly gain some weight so I think I’ll start with the lease losing 20 pounds but other than that can someone tell me their story or have a similar situation and have some things to tell me that they got through with or anything like that I will greatly appreciate it and love peace and hope to everyone who is going through this right now I didn’t think it would happen to me but it did and I’m just going about it day by day and just trying to stay positive so we love to everyone and have a great day

[@rachelnanalis3415]

I feel the same way about my foot issue.

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[@lighting1292]

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