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Hi i'm 8wk post op bunionectomy. i still have significant swelling in my big toe area with moderate stiffness. my doc says this is normal? opinions?

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Without seeing: Xrays and examining your foot difficult to say. I would ask the doc a few questions. 1) is there something we can do to reduce this swelling? Do you think I need physical therapy? 2) do you feel dynamic motion would help?

Dr Keith and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/28/2015

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