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Toe pain after ankle surgery

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yasmin_97960
yasmin_97960

Hello everyone!

I'm 16 months post op (ankle operation). My doctor prefers I get the screws and pins removed around my 24th month (8 screws). My toes (3rd and 4th) still burn and I get shooting pains. At least 3 times everyday. They hurt a lot, they don't disable me from walking, but they really do hurt a lot. I'm worried. Anyone else experiencing this? Thanks guys!

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  • mars44904
    mars44904 yasmin_97960

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    I am 13 months post-op. I live in Los Angeles, and my surgeon is the top foot and ankle specialist at Cedars Sinai and USC.  I visited with 14 different doctors around the country before selecting him (and several of the other doctors recommended him). I also met with him 5 times.  Bottom line - he never recommends removal of screws unless they are sticking out or have come loose. My two outer toes are still numb. No burning or swelling. Shooting pain 1/week for a second. My ankle is "beginning" to fuse. He believes the problem was that I have had 4 prior surgeries which adversely affected the blood supply. Therefore, I started taking daily shots of Forteo, Human Growth Hormone (25% of the normal amount), Bone stimulator 3 hrs /day, Vitamin D3 (10,000), Calcium and B-Complex. If he wants to operate again to remove screws- check with another surgeon to see if it is necessary or an unnecessary surgery.  

    • yasmin_97960
      yasmin_97960 mars44904

      Posted

      Thank you! It's the numbness and burning that scares me! I do think I will need to have the screws removed asap, I do feel their presence 🙁...

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