Post Hammer toe/toe shortening surgery
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Hi Everyone
I had my 2nd toe on both feet shortened to correct my hammer toes on 31 July 2014. I am now 11 weeks post surgery and am starting to get concerned as my left foot seems to be healing perfectly, although the toe is still slightly swollen I can see the bone structure a shape of my 2nd toe. My right foot 2nd toe is still very swollen (looks like a saussage) and the toe is slightly elevated. My consultant has suggessted I come in for an X-Ray (at the cost of £150) to see whats going on inside the toe. After paying a fortune for the surgery I am a bit reluctent to pay for the X-Ray unless absolutly necessary. Has anyone else experienced this problem, one foot healing faster than the other? If so how long before the swelling starts to go down and will me 2nd toe ever touch the ground again?
Thank you
Tanya
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I would love to know how your appointment goes on Friday and I wish you all the best of luck!
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my surgeon told me to strap the toe if it became elevated. To do this use a narrow piece of strapping tape and wrap it around the toe once crossing over the tape at the back - think the design of ribbons people wear on their lapels/clothes to signify things like cancer week etc
I have been told by physical therapists that secondary toe surgery is a much more difficult recovery than the big toe. If you believe in your heart there is an issue with your toe pay the money for the X-ray and get it sorted. Try and recall whether you injured the toe doing something post surgery.
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