4 months ago i had a cheilectomy on my big toe. why is it still so tender ans painful?

Cheilectomy: Check with your foot surgeon. May have sensory neuritis, infection, inflammation, or just residual arthritis.

Success not 100%: Cheilectomy is done for a symptomatic hallux rigidus (dorsal bunion). The bone spurring is due to arthritis in the joint. The degree of which tempers the success rate. Success rate of the surgery is 65-85+%. Aggressive pt after it is recommended. Occasional if still painful after 4 months suggest injection with a steroid and possible manipulation under sedation to break up scar tissue, salvage surg.