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Had A Bunion Surgery And A Hammer Toe Ligament Done. Swelling And Limp While Walking. Suggestion?

Hi, I had a bunion surgery and a hammer toe ligament thing done November 5, 2012. I really have come a long way but 4 months, really? I just don t think I have been a good patient, I walk now with a limp, my doctor never said anything about PT, so I thought just listen to my doctor. Maybe it will be ok, it still is swollen, leg still is swollen tryinog to just walk. Just so you know too, I quite smoking because they said the bones wouldn t heal well and I have never felt worse in my whole life. I work out, but nothing is the same. I know i will never be the same. Not sure if i can recommend this;
Mon, 26 Aug 2013
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Slight swelling even after months of bunion surgery is not unusual. Doing regular physiotherapy is good to decrease the stiffness and swelling. I suggest you to continue follow up with your operating surgeon and follow his/her advice.

I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
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Had A Bunion Surgery And A Hammer Toe Ligament Done. Swelling And Limp While Walking. Suggestion?

Hello, Thanks for writing to us Slight swelling even after months of bunion surgery is not unusual. Doing regular physiotherapy is good to decrease the stiffness and swelling. I suggest you to continue follow up with your operating surgeon and follow his/her advice. I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.