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Had 2 operations on big toe, now it is inch shorter. first for demi joint, second metal plate w/screws. now 6 yrs. on & off strong electrical pain. ?
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Electrical pain : Is usually secondary to a nerve problem, it is possible there is a nerve caught up in scar tissue from the operation. Or, it can be completely unrelated. Sometimes symptomatic big toe pain is actually a pinched nerve in the back manifesting systems at a terminal nerve branch. This is obviously something that needs to be evaluated in person. Why not return to the surgeon? If unhappy anotheopinoin.
Answered 10/14/2012
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Nerves or hardware: Pain could be from nerves in the area being pinched by the abnormal biomechanics caused by the shortening or could be from loosening of the retained hardware. I would go to your surgeon for an exam and x-ray.
Answered 9/28/2016
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