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On Sept 9th 2014 I had toe fusion on my R big toe. I am a 51 year old male that walks about 10 miles a day at work. The doctor stated I would be out of work for 3 months. It has now been 6 months and the toe is still very sore and swells up a lot after it has been used (walked on). Even hurts at night time if sheet lays on it. The doc say I am cleared for work and that it is fine. Obviously it is not. Work won't let me return due to icing restrictions she has indicated. She has not commented on the swelling, just says I can return to work. The doctor has done several x-rays and states it looks good. Why does it swell up and hurt as bad as it did before surgery. Actually swells up more after the surgery. I have already been on medicine for an infection. Used an "ice" machine and bone stimulator.
University of Rochester Medical Center
American Academy of Pediatrics
Columbia University Department of Rehabilitation
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