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I got my knuckle bone taken out of my pinky toe on jan 31. i got my stitches taken out monday. my toe is in more pain than ever! why is this?

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Dr. Scott Koppel answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Swelling?: Are you being overactive? Even though this is a relatively minor procedure, if you are too active, you will have continued pain and swelling for a while. Also maybe you got back into a shoe too quickly. Maybe you have an infection-signs include redness, swelling, pain and possibly drainage.

Answered 3/3/2014

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I got my: Is the toe red and swollen? Do you have a bandage on it that is too tight? Call you surgeon now and insist on appt. Asap to check the toe to r/o infection, you will need snyibiotics. In rare instances people after foot surgery develop a condition called complex regional pain syndrome with severe pain, hot/cold/ clammy skin that has to be diagnosed and treated quickly . Feel better.

Answered 3/25/2013

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