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Bunionectomy Done, Swelling, Scar Exist. Area Turned Black Using Silver Nitrate. Healing Time?
Hi, I had double bunionectomy 9 weeks ago and so far so good . I still have quite a bit of swelling and my regular flat shoes and boots still feel very tight. My concern is one of the scars which didn t heal as good as the other one. My surgeon prescribed silver nitrate . I have applied it twice and can t tell whatbis going on since the area where I put it is all black now. How long does this usually take to heal ? And how will I know? Thanks,
Mon, 29 Jul 2013
Hi, it appears that there is some infection still present causing the swelling. You may need to have culture and sensitivity of the discharge from the swelling, and treatment accordingly. So i advise you to consult an orthopedic surgeon for diagnosis and treatment. You may need to try physiotherapy by moving the fingers also at an intervals of 6 hours. Thank you.
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