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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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Ask: The doc doing the surgery would be your best resource for that info.
Answered 6/29/2014
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Short recovery: If the surgery has healed and simply the pins need removing, this should be an outpatient procedure and full recovery in weeks.
Answered 1/3/2018
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Should be routine...: If the pins are still intact, they should be relatively easy to remove. If for some reason they have broken since the time of surgery, an additional incision may be needed. You should be able to return to regular activities very shortly after the procedure.
Answered 8/25/2014
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