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Does having bunion screw removed decrease swelling?
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Not usually: Unless the screw used in the bunion correction is prominent or you're having a rare reaction to the metal, screw removal does not usually help with swelling. Swelling is normal after bunion surgery.
Answered 1/14/2019
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Need info: First is why are you having swelling? If its related to screw backing up? Then removal should with time have swelling reduce.
Answered 1/14/2019
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Swelling: Once again , we don't really have all the info we need such as when was the surgery , when did walking resume, what was the surgery etc. See your surgeon - he/she does have all this info and can help you properly.
Answered 1/9/2015
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