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by Corrine
(Washington )
Hello I had surgery on my right foot in July of 2012 to fix my bunion and correct the hammertoe on my second toe. This was quite an extensive procedure and my doctor even used donor tissue. The end result was a pin sticking out of my second toe and a plate with screws on top of my foot behind my big toe. Sadly my foot is 100 percent worse now than it was when I thought I couldn't stand the pain anymore and decided to have surgery!! I know there is always a risk for failure as all feet and people are different and there is no way for a doctor to know what the outcome will be they try their best and I would never blame them for what is unforeseen. That being said here is my problem- the second toe that was corrected is now greatly swollen in the middle area red and dry skin on top the skin under all my toe nails is growing in thick and is pushing my toe nails up this is also very painful!! The second toe has now caused my third toe to slide under the second toe and cause a hammer toe that way. My bunion is back and I think one of the screws is popping up. I am in constant pain and just treat the symptoms daily just to get through work. My quality of life is zero! It's work then home then lay down foot up and ice. I have just made an apt with a new doctor to get a second fresh opinion but I was just wondering what your thoughts might be. Have you ever heard of all these problems arising from these surgeries or am I really unique case! Thank you for your time, Corrine
University of Rochester Medical Center
American Academy of Pediatrics
Columbia University Department of Rehabilitation
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