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Big toe fusion

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irene22804
irene22804

Hi I had my big toe fused on the 18-10-16, so just 2 weeks post op. Surgeon had to take bone graft from heal to fuse. Pain was bare able up to about 3 day ago now the dry blood on bandages rubbing my toes and ankle and have trobbing pain in my foot up into my ankle. Not due back to surgeon until next Tuesday, was wondering is this the norm or should I contact surgeon any advice welcome 🙂

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  • auntiebeanie
    auntiebeanie irene22804

    Posted

    I would contact the surgeon as you could have an infection. Good luck x
    • irene22804
      irene22804 auntiebeanie

      Posted

      Hi

      Thank you for reply, it seems to have settled today but if gets bad again I'll definitely check with him,

      Regards Irene

  • Mrs_Brentwood
    Mrs_Brentwood irene22804

    Posted

    Hi Irene

    Never let any pain go that your concerned about without speaking to surgeon.

    Although I went privately and each time I have an issue he says come see me ... that's another £250 !

    But pain after an op I would double check with him anyway maybe over phone .

    We have to all remember that our feet take ALL our weight so altho we should be mobile soon as possible it's best to rest and elevate ( I guess ??? )

    Wish you well

    Michele x

    • irene22804
      irene22804 Mrs_Brentwood

      Posted

      Thanks Michele

      Same as you going private, That's why I thought I'd check out on this site to see if what I'm experiencing is the norm before going back to hospital. Thank you for your advice.

      Hope all is going well for you.

      Regards

      Irene

  • joanne11243
    joanne11243 irene22804

    Posted

    Hi Irene, I had my big toe fused in June. The banadage was bigger than a tennis ball and I could feel the blood trickling down. My bandage was so hard it felt like a cast. I visited hospital and the nurses called my surgeon. He advised it was a specialised bandage to keep things in place and no one should remove it.

    Hope that helps.

    • irene22804
      irene22804 joanne11243

      Posted

      Hi Joanne

      Thank you for your reply good to know it's normal.

      How is your foot now, hope it has been successful.

      Regards

      Irene

    • joanne11243
      joanne11243 irene22804

      Posted

      I've had nothing but trouble to be honest. I went private too and maybe need another joint fused.

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