Question 1

what can i do to relieve the numbness after bunion surgery?

Accepted Answer

Time : After an injury to a nerve, if it is not cut, it Gerald regenerates or heals at s rare of 1 mm/day or 1 inch a month.  Depending on how long ago your surgery was, it may just take more time or it may always remain numb.  There can be some growth of nerves unaffected by the surgery that can arborize or fill in the gap to a degree.

Question 2

if i have a tailors bunion, when will i have to get surgery?

Accepted Answer

This is elective: So you never have to. People usually get the surgery if they have pain. I am not a believer in doing the surgery for cosmetic purposes.

Question 3

i have bunion surgery a year ago - take screws out, what to do?

Accepted Answer

If they hurt: Otherwise can leave them in.

Question 4

i am a male i have a small bunion is it okay to wait until the end of my school year to undergo surgery it isn't severe? year just started

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YES: Yes, it's ok to wait. I would advise seeing a podiatrist to discuss your options, surgical and non-surgical. Go to abfas.org to find a board certified podiatrist in your area.

Question 5

i had bunion surgery in 2006, two pins were inserted that now need to be removed. how long will the recovery process be and what can i expect?

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Ask: The doc doing the surgery would be your best resource for that info.

Question 6

what exercises can i do after bunion surgery?

Accepted Answer

After any : Surgey always discuss what can be done with your surgeon. Important to follow your surgeons guidelines and no one else's.

Question 7

how can i quickly cure bunions without surgery?

Accepted Answer

Bunion surgery.: There are no braces or exercises to get rid of a bunion. If you have it surgically removed, there are several ways your surgeon could go about it. Depending on the angle of your bones (you'll need an x-ray), there are many different procedures to correct your foot. Some involve bone cuts and screws. You'll be swollen for several weeks, but the post-op pain does not last that long.

Question 8

how long after bunion surgery do i use crutches?

Accepted Answer

Depends.: Depending on your procedure, you may be able to bear weight after surgery, or you may be non-weight-bearing for several weeks after. Ask your surgeon how severe your bunion is, and how aggressive a procedure you need. More aggressive procedures require non-weight-bearing afterward on crutches.

Question 9

what exercises can i do one month after bunion surgery?

Accepted Answer

Bunion exercises: Rom..Or range of motion exercises can help after bunion surgery. If it is 4 weeks or 6 weeks or whenever depends on the bunion surgery you have under gone. Check with the doctor who performed your surgery and ask him when you can start  and what exercises he recommends.

Question 10

why does it look like i have bunions even after a bunion surgery?

Accepted Answer

Swelling: Swelling after surgery can give the appearance  that you still have a bunion.  A weight bearing  x ray will clearly demonstrate the presence or absence of a bunion.

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I am a male i have a small bunion is it okay to wait until the end of my school year to undergo surgery it isn't severe? year just started

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I had bunion surgery in 2006, two pins were inserted that now need to be removed. how long will the recovery process be and what can i expect?

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What exercises can i do after bunion surgery?

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How can i quickly cure bunions without surgery?

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