Doctor suggests I might need surgery to fix a spur in my big toe that's been causing some discomfort, so I was just wondering if any of you guys have done your own surgery? Any tips? Any special tools needed or will the ones I use to fix my pins suffice?
Figured I'd start the thread before Odin did......
O-din doesn't have any toes. Cut them off a long time ago when he was hopped up on pain meds and tequila...
Quoted from pickleric:O-din doesn't have any toes. Cut them off a long time ago when he was hopped up on pain meds and tequila...
I did use a pair of Cornwell side cutters to remove a corn from my big toe once.
Uh, no. Unless you have medical training and medically sanitary environment, all the proper tools, and the proper drugs, it's not generally a good idea. Even if you had medical training, it's not a good idea to operate on yourself in the first place if something happens to go wrong and you're not able to help yourself.
Yes, there have been a few extreme cases where doctors have operated on themselves, but those were only because they were in emergency situations and in isolated, hard to reach area like Antarctica.
If you have insurance, a podiatrist is likely covered. Depending on the plan, you might have a small copay.
Quoted from pinzrfun:Doctor suggests I might need surgery to fix a spur in my big toe that's been causing some discomfort, so I was just wondering if any of you guys have done your own surgery? Any tips? Any special tools needed or will the ones I use to fix my pins suffice?
Figured I'd start the thread before Odin did......
Open that sucker up and get HEP to do the restoration. 
Quoted from TheLaw:He's talking surgery not an office visit
That depends upon the facilities. Yes, some just have exam rooms, but some have more than just exam rooms.
For no other reason than infection prevention, you should let a professional deal with it. You don't wanna lose a toe, foot, or perhaps die because of your lack of training.
A Dremel, Freeze Spray Method, Wood Filler/Caulk, and clear coat...that should work.
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Quoted from Wolfmarsh:Can you fashion some sort of rudimentary lathe?
My dad has a South Bend lathe in his garage. See, now we're getting somewhere. I knew I came to the right place.
I actually perform surgery two days a week. 
My focus is more on dogs and cats rather than people toes. . . but there was one time I was camping/hiking and cut my leg good -- I put in my own sutures.
My advice would be to seek the services of a professional.
I have sown my own stitches myself for serious lacerations , on 2 different occasions...... does that count ?
My father thought you could. Actually, he just didn't want to pay the emergency room fees so he "cured" all our ills with Mercurochrome and Castor Oil. If that didn't work he would rub in a little dirt and wipe our chests down with Vick's vapor rub. Good times.
Quoted from Silverballer:My father thought you could. Actually, he just didn't want to pay the emergency room fees so he "cured" all our ills with Mercurochrome and Castor Oil. If that didn't work he would rub in a little dirt and wipe our chests down with Vick's vapor rub. Good times.
Have you visited our "you know you are old when..." thread yet?
Quoted from WolfManCat:Best advice to avoid a large amount of pain and a serious infection
Well if that's your idea of a good time ...
I am not qualified to answer your question but I asked my girlfriend who is a doctor. She recommends that you start with a vasectomy.
I am totally joking. Do not attempt this yourself no matter how easy it may seem.
Quoted from Rock914:I am not qualified to answer your question but I asked my girlfriend who is a doctor. She recommends that you start with a vasectomy.
You do that from the mouth/throat and head south, right ?
I could do that for people.
LTG : )
Quoted from o-din:I've operated on my liver several times since turkey day.
I think Dr. o-din's work falls more in the "faith healing" category.
Devils Cut (resized).jpgRobert, who made the wood gun grips, has sawed off a finger tip, and crazy glued it back!
Works fine, he says....
Quoted from bonzo442:Lol Ray Liotta’s commercials right lmao
You ever see this? Pretty dumb but kind of funny
Quoted from pinzrfun:Doctor suggests I might need surgery to fix a spur in my big toe that's been causing some discomfort, so I was just wondering if any of you guys have done your own surgery? Any tips? Any special tools needed or will the ones I use to fix my pins suffice?
Figured I'd start the thread before Odin did......
Belt sander......and vodka (sterilizer and pain killer)
Quoted from TheLaw:You ever see this? Pretty dumb but kind of funny
https://www.instagram.com/p/BmH0jBPlbCh/
I’ve seen it now....Your joke was better though!
Quoted from Silverballer:My father thought you could. Actually, he just didn't want to pay the emergency room fees so he "cured" all our ills with Mercurochrome and Castor Oil. If that didn't work he would rub in a little dirt and wipe our chests down with Vick's vapor rub. Good times.
Good ole mecurochrome, I remember using that.
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