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Crossover toe surgery 8 days ago.k wire/screw.concerned.toe is sticking up/not touching floor. normal? thank you.

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Dr. Scott Keith answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Ask about Purchase.: Depending on how the toe was surgerized, the toe not touching the floor could be fine, especially after only 8 days. If you are concerned, it is perfectly fine to ask the surgeon if the toe not purchasing the floor is normal at this post op day.

Answered 9/22/2015

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