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If you have a neuroma surgically removed from your foot and you get swelling what could the problem be?

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See below: It depends how long after surgery. Some swelling is normal post op for 3-4 months.

Answered 6/15/2013

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Neuroma surgery : Swelling can be normal after neuroma excision, sometimes you can develope a hematoma but they are very painful and infection is possible as well and can cause swelling but you would have other symtoms , ice and elvation can help if the surgery has been recent.

Answered 9/15/2015

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