Still small bumps post bunion surgery - anyone else have this? - Foot Problems Message Board

kevalund · 10-01-2006, 09:21 AM

Hello,

I had a double bunionectomy three weeks ago and since the swelling has gone down in my feet I've noticed that I still have minor bumps on the sides of my feet and my big toes still angle slightly into my other toes. My feet look much better than they did pre-surgery, and I'm not feeling the bony protrudences (sp?) that were my bunions, but I still notice these bumps. My doctor did not put in the metal bar (stint) thing that others have mentioned so I wonder if that's made a difference.

I'll definitely ask my doc about this the next time I see him, but I was wondering if anyone else has experienced this too. I never went into this surgery for cosmetic reasons, but I have to admit I'm a little bit disappointed about seeing these bumps.

beckyn · 10-01-2006, 04:46 PM

Do you know what type of surgery you had? Did you only have the bunon removed or did you also have the metatarsalostomy (where they remove part of the bone, straighten the bone, and then pin in place). I had both procedures done as my bunion was severe. When I saw my foot four days after surgery, I couldn't believe how great it looked (even tho it was still swollen). I've had a cast on for the past two weeks and getting it replaced tomorrow with another (smaller) cast. I'm anxious to see how my foot looks now that more of the swelling has gone done.
Good luck!
Becky

kevalund · 10-01-2006, 07:01 PM

Hi Becky,

Good to hear from you and good luck to you too! Glad you were so happy with your feet. The transformation is amazing, isn't it?

Not sure of all the technical terms, but I had the chevron procedure where the extra bony part was shaved off, the bone was cut, realigned and screws were put in. I didn't have the pin/stint put in between first and second toe though, as I've noted some have had done on here. I meant to ask doc about that, I guess I will when I see him next. I'm probably overreacting a little because my feet do look a whole lot better. All in all, I can't complain about the procedure.

beckyn · 10-02-2006, 03:38 PM

Sounds like we had the same "stuff" done to us. I just got back from the doctor and had my second cast put on. My foot was somewhat swollen and still has a small bump where my bunion was. But, considering how huge it was to begin with, I am happy with the looks. I will be in this cast for four weeks and then after that will be in a "boot" for two. I'm starting back to work tomorow but only for four hours a day. The doctor wanted me off for another week but I pleaded my case due to boredom and feeling really good. So, I settled for part-time. I hope all goes well with you and your recovery.
Becky

mkl · 10-02-2006, 04:11 PM

My feet are still healing from the two bunion/hammertoe surgeries I had in July and I see bumps on the toes themselves. I had screws in the bunion places and pins in all the toes. I pointed the bumps out to the doctor when I saw him last week; he took x-rays and felt the bumps and said it was just fluid and nothing to worry about. I don't know how long it is going to take for the fluid stuff to go away. Anyone have any idea about that? Like others, I feel the appearance is so much better than pre-surgery, I am not derailed by the little bumps, just curious why they can't be lanced to drain the fluid.