Bump from the screw protruding on my foot after bubionectomy

by Liliana
(Downey,Ca)

I had a bunionectomy about 6 weeks ago . I had a screw fixation and I notice a bump an my foot where the screw is . I asked the Doctor and he said it will get better once I start walking. I want to make clear this is not an absorbable screw.I will appreciate very much your opinion.

Hi Liliana,
I cannot imagine a situation where a protruding screw will get better over time. Screws, when properly placed should not move. So how this is going to get better is beyond me.
Sometimes after the broken bone is healed, screws that annoy patients have to be removed. It happens fairly frequently and generally is not a big deal to remove.
If you have real concerns, get a second opinion in your area.
Marc Mitnick DPM