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

how long does numbness last after bunion surgery?

Accepted Answer

Varies: Ask your surgeon who knows your individual case.

Question 3

my leg feels numb after bunion surgery. how should i put my leg, up or down?

Accepted Answer

The best thing to: Do is let your surgeon know. 
If you have swelling in your foot best to elevate. If you don't then putting down would be okay. But, the numbness you are feeling may or may not be related to the surgery and your surgeon should be informed.

Question 4

it has been two years since i had bunion surgery. why is my big toes still numb, lose my balance & have to wear socks year round, they are cold?

Accepted Answer

Multiple causes ...: What type of bunion surgery was performed?  During surgery, the nerve could have been inadvertently damaged causing the numbness.  Losing balance could be a result of the type of bunion surgery ... The first metatarsal is not bearing most of the weight as a result of the bone cut.  Would need more background information but you need to have someone review your history.

Question 5

recently had bunion surgery. large toe is tingling, pins and needles, slightly numb. will this go away or is this permanent damage from the surgery?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Depends what your definition of recently is. More likely your symptoms will be permanent if you're greater than six months or certainly 12 from the surgery.

Question 6

i had bunion surgery 4 years ago and i still have partial numbness on the side of my big toe. should i be concerned? (its not painful)

Accepted Answer

Return to the : Surgeon, or see another doc, they might try giving you a steroid injection....

Question 7

are you awake for bunion surgery?

Accepted Answer

Depends on you: Most of the time under general anesthesia as it is patients choice,  how ever if patient wants could be done  awake , spinal regional  , anesthesia.

Question 8

what happens during bunions surgery?

Accepted Answer

Depends on type: In most cases, the first metatarsal bone is cut and realigned, fixated with pins or screws. Enlarged portion of bone is cut or shaved down. Soft tissue suuch as tendons, ligaments and capsule may also be released or modified.

Question 9

how much it cost for bunions surgery?

Accepted Answer

Bunion surgery: Ask your orthopedic foot surgeon, and don't forget cost associated with or time, anesthesia, implants used, physical therapy, braces, medications, radiology, etc.

Question 10

could you tell me about bunion surgery?

Accepted Answer

Bunion Surgery: Usually a day surgery (meaning you go home the same day), takes about 1-2 hours depending on the surgeon and choice of procedure.  
Usually involves shaving off the bump, making a cut in the bone, and holding it in place with a screw.  It takes about 6-8 weeks for it to heal.  My patients are usually walking immediately in a special shoe that only lets you bear weight on the heel.

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Recently had bunion surgery. large toe is tingling, pins and needles, slightly numb. will this go away or is this permanent damage from the surgery?

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I had bunion surgery 4 years ago and i still have partial numbness on the side of my big toe. should i be concerned? (its not painful)

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