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Neuroma Post Bunionectomy

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banditka
banditka

Hello,

I was hoping to receive some input from anyone that may be in a similar situation as I am. I had a bunionectomy exactly a year ago. In the months following the surgery, I properly followed the recovery instructions. Almost immediately after switching from a surgical shoe to a regular shoe, I noticed that I had pain under my third and fourth toes with every step. I let my surgeon know about the pain about 3-4 months after surgery but he seemed unconcerned and brushed it off as something that would heal eventually. 11 months after the surgery I saw a different podiatrist and almost immediately after I mentioned my symptoms he felt my foot and diagnosed 2 neuromas.

After looking at my x-rays he said the surgery was done well and this was a seperate issue. However, I never had this problem before and seeing as it occurred directly after having the surgery, it appears to be a direct cause.

This problem affects me significantly everyday. I am experiencing pain with every step I take and I am extremely limited with what I can do physically. I never expected to be debilitated from bunion surgery. Before the surgery I was an active runner, running up to 8 miles a day. Nowadays I am having trouble just walking short distances because of the pain and discomfort. I have received 1 cortisone injection from the doctor that diagnosed the neuromas but unfortunately, it has only worsened the pain. There is a surgery that can be done to sever the nerves however, it is extremely risky and has a low success rate.

I am interested to know if anybody here has also developed a neuroma post bunion surgery and whether or not I have any claim against the surgeon.

Thank you in advance!

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  • jan18081
    jan18081 banditka

    Posted

    im having same pain and have insole in my trainer as i cant wear shoes. not had any further surgery and from reading your experience its unlikely i will have injections. i too am at a loss!

  • lorraine76784
    lorraine76784 banditka

    Posted

    No you can't she the surgeon. It was one of the risks you agreed to. I had a neuroma and bunion done at the same time. They take the nerve out and it goes numb it may grow back again it has an 85% success rate. Depending on how good your surgeon is.

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