wondering about tendon surgery and surgery in general

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Last time I was at my orthopedic doc, about 2 years ago, he suggested I

have a tendon transfer on my left foot. He also said he could fuse my

big toe because it just drops down when I walk and at this point I

can't lift it at all and it is making it very hard for me to get

around.

It took me a while to decide on having the surgery but I now realize that this

will not improve on its own so if there is anything I can do to help my foot

function better I am wiling to do it, my right foot doesn't give me any trouble

at this time.

I have two questions.One, Has anyone had a tendon transfer in adulthood? I am

38.

It seems that most people have had this done in childhood but I could

be wrong. When I saw my doc he said I am a canidate for a tendon

transfer but its 2 years later and I hope I still am.

The other thing that I was wondering about was why alot of people here dont seem

to have had surgery. Is it not an option for everyone or is it just that surgery

is always a risk and most people would just rather deal with the CMT in their

ways? Im really new to this and I am so thankful for all the info here and

Gretchen thank you for all you do!

Pam