I had a lisfranc fusion on june. i got 6 screws + 1 plate. i have had an increase in pain. it is also difficult to put on shoes and moving my toe. is this normal 4 months post operative?

Ask your surgeon: Your surgeon should be able to answer your questions and provide care as needed.

Nope: 4 months post-op you should be relatively pain free with occassional swelling. You need to go back to your doctor and get new x-rays or an MRI as soon as possible. This may require further surgery or screw and plate removal. Good luck.

Likely normal: First - if you have questions, see your surgeon. Second - 4 months after a lisfranc fusion it is very common to have pain and swelling. An increase in pain often coincides with an increase in activity and weight bearing. Swelling persists easily for 6 months post op. While a non union is a possibility for the pain/swelling, routine x-rays are usually an acceptable test to assess for healing.