post op bunionectomy swelling
by Dolores B.
I had bunionectomy & osteopathy done on my right toe Oct 29, 2010. This is the 5th week & I'm still wearing a boot. I have been walking around without the aid of either crutches or cane, slowly. I also massage & exercise the toe several times a day & am able to apply some pressure on the whole foot while walking. My question is slight swelling & numbness where the bunion was removed. Would icing for 20 minutes every hour help reduce swelling & numbness? Please advise, Dolores B. Hi Dolores, Icing and elevation would certainly help with the swelling, but you should ask your surgeon what he or she would recommend. Your surgeon is responsible for your well being and your question is a legitimate one. Keep in mind, it can take bunions upwards of a year to heal due to remodeling of the bone in the osteotomy site, so swelling is normal. As long as you notice some degree of improvement each and every week compared to the previous week, you are doing fine. Marc Mitnick DPM
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