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What happens if you wear pointed shoes a few days after toenail surgery can it affect healing of toe will toe still heal?

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Dr. Peter Ihle answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

It would B uncomfor-: -table, irritating to the toe, and could cause infection. follow the advice of Ur surgeon.

Dr Malik agreed

Answered 11/17/2014

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