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What Causes Discomfort Around The Big Toe After A Bunion Surgery?

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Posted on Thu, 3 Mar 2022
Question: I have a patient who has a feeling of a "wire" wrapped around the big toe secondary to bunion surgery.
I need ideas regarding cause and treatment.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Can be a nerve irritation.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

The feeling of wire wrapped around big toe can be due to stitches in the soft tissue area or due to a mild nerve compression or irritation. A direct examination can help in detecting the cause. Taking methylcobalamin supplements and keeping the foot elevated while resting can help.

I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.

Wishing you good health.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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What Causes Discomfort Around The Big Toe After A Bunion Surgery?

Brief Answer: Can be a nerve irritation. Detailed Answer: Hello, The feeling of wire wrapped around big toe can be due to stitches in the soft tissue area or due to a mild nerve compression or irritation. A direct examination can help in detecting the cause. Taking methylcobalamin supplements and keeping the foot elevated while resting can help. I hope this answers your query. In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out. Wishing you good health. Regards, Dr. Praveen Tayal.