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Mid Foot Fusion Surgery

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rose76222
rose76222

I had Mid Foot Fusion Surgery Nov 30, 2018. Had cast on 8 weeks, now a boot. After cast removed, had large scab on surgery spot. Got infected. Went back to Dr. He pulled scab off and I realized there were NO stitches. Just a gap on my foot. He packed it with silver nitrate sponges and wrapped with antibiotic soaked wet gauze, wrapped with tape. Lots of pain now but wondering about stitches..Is that a normal procedure? Everything I have read there have been stitches..Hope this Dr hasn't messed my foot up..more pain now that after surgery..seems like nerves and the wound. Anyone else have this surgery with no stitches? Thanks!

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  • Flatfoot60
    Flatfoot60 rose76222

    Posted

    Rose, I was just going through some posts as I'm new here and wondered how you are doing.I hope you got the infection resolved. I know they can be serious and wishing you the best.

  • jasmine13030
    jasmine13030 rose76222

    Posted

    I had a mid foot fusion and have been experiencing alot of nerve pain. Has this happened to anyone else? And tricks to cope with the pain?

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