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Response to Pain after Bunion Surgery April 4, 2008

by Patty Mercurio
(Rome, New York)

Hi,I read your comment and have had the hardware removed last Friday, Oct 10. I have a big staple, screw and a smaller staple removed. Only a small staple is in the big toe. Stitches come out in 1 week. I am in the velcro shoe. The podiatrist said the screw was irritating the tendon. I will keep you posted as to whether pain goes away after I am in my sneaker again.





Hi Patty,
It sounds like you had a lot of hardware in a very small area and certainly that could have been the reason why your foot was still hurting. Hopefully, you will now do better.
Marc Mitnick DPM




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Jul 29, 2009
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by: patty

it's been many months since my removal of the hardware of my bunion removal. i till feel pain and stiffness in my foot in the surrounding area of my toes. is this something that will pass in years to come (if so whats the time frame) or is this just normal?
Oct 24, 2008
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by: Patty

Hi Doctor,
Thanks for both of your responses. I am now two weeks out from getting the hardware removed in my foot. The only thing I have is a small staple in the big toe (akin procedure). I am currently out of the velcro shoe after the stitches removed on Tuesday. I am in my sneakers (Wide New Balance walking shoes with my recently made orthotics) and am experiencing a great deal of stiffness. Is this normal after hardware removal? I see my surgeon again in 2 weeks. Thanks!

Hi Patty,
If you are having stiffness I would recommend you ask your doctor about some additional physical therapy, you might not want to wait the 2 weeks, but should consider calling him sooner.
Marc Mitnick DPM

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