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by Renae
(Dobson, NC, USA)
I had a bunionectomy (right foot) on 5/23/14. The bone was cut and a staple placed to hold the bones together.The MD told my husband and me that I could weight bear after surgery in my surgical boot and to allow my foot to relax in the boot and roll it with each step. My pain has been very minimal. My incision looks great--just some bruising and swelling if I am up for any length of time. I have no signs of infection. My main concern is with each step I feel non-painful movement in the joint at the base of my great toe. I am in a surgical boot and wear it when walking. When I went back to the MD after surgery, his "nurse" removed my surgical dressing and told me everything looked great. I asked about the joint movement "wiggle" with each step. She told me it was normal. I did not get to see the MD that day. I was told not to wash the incision and to clean with alcohol daily and cover with gauze. Instructed to leave incision open to air when sitting. I called the office on 5/30/14 to ask about the "joint movement" and was told again that it is normal. I am supposed to go back on 6/10/14 to have my sutures removed and plan to discuss my concerns with the MD.
Comments for 12 days post bunionectomy- joint movement
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