K wire removal following surgery for fractured toe. Toe is now swollen and painful. Is this normal?

Posted 5 years ago, 8 users are following.

patricia58049

I fractured and dislocated my middle toe 4 weeks ago, had surgery which involved insertion of a k wire. Recovery has gone well and yesterday the k wire was removed from the toe, the procedure wasn't painful but last night my toe was swollen and painful. Wondering if this is normal and would like to hear other people's experiences. Maybe I did too much yesterday after coming home from hospital? I'm keeping my foot elevated at the moment (5am, can't sleep).

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paula56952 patricia58049

Posted 4 years ago

hi can anyone give me an idea of when i can start to bend my toes again the constant didnt really tell me much just to massage them
shree94834 patricia58049

Posted 21 months ago

i had remove k wires few hours a go from my toe now it is paining hard and swollen is it okk
- patricia58049 shree94834
  
  Posted 20 months ago
  
  My toe was sore and swollen for a couple of days after the k wire removal. I kept it elevated and rested and it was fine after a few days. Three years on now and my toe is completely normal. I think it's important not to do much immediately after having the wire removed. Hope you feel better soon.

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