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Recently had foot surgery and my incision on my foot is burning, why now?

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Dr. Eric Bluman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery

Is this normal?: Burning in the incision may be normal or may indicate something more serious. If your surgery was done by someone other than an md or do I would seek the care of an orthopedic foot and ankle surgeon. One in your area can be found at aofas.Org.

Answered 12/19/2013

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