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Had bunion/hammertoe surgery 6 weeks ago. 5 wires inside foot. foot is still red, swollen, and painful. not getting better. incision on top of foot(4th toe) is festering ulcer. getting desperate. not convinced surgeon is being honest. any ideas?

Q: had bunion/hammertoe surgery 6 weeks ago. 5 wires inside foot. foot is still red, swollen, and painful. not getting better. incision on top of foot(4th toe) is festering ulcer. getting desperate. not convinced surgeon is being honest. any ideas?

: Go to the emergency room. You could have an infection that needs immediate attention. Your foot should not be like that 5 weeks post op.

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Dr. Jeffrey Trantalis, DPM answered

Go to the emergency room. You could have an infection that needs immediate attention. Your foot should not be like that 5 weeks post op.

Answered 4/10/2023

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A member asked:

Had bunion/hammertoe surgery 6 weeks ago. 5 wires inside foot. foot is still red, swollen, and painful. not getting better. incision on top of foot(4th toe) is festering ulcer. getting desperate. not convinced surgeon is being honest. any ideas?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeffrey Trantalis, DPM answered

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