A member asked:

Is a fever post op normal? i am 5 days post op bunionectomy, osteotomy, dislocation repair. i had a fever of 99.0, 99.4, 99.6 and now it's 100.1

5 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

As a podiatrist: I would not consider anything under 101 as a fever post op. Monitor your temperature. If you have any concern about anything after a surgery you need to call your doctor without hesitation. Your doctor will never be mad at you for asking them a question particularly after a surgery. It is when you don't and something goes wrong they may not be happy.

Answered 12/11/2013

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No, that's not norm-: Al. Check with your surgeon asap. Either you have an infection or have some infection elsewhere. Have it seen to, urgently.

Answered 12/13/2013

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Dr. Thomas Inwood answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Fever: You are indcating a progressively hiher temp and that indicates infection - somewhere. See your surgeon asap. Good luck.

Answered 12/13/2013

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