Swelling in ball of foot - Foot Problems Message Board

lcweiden3132 · 05-01-2008, 08:50 AM

I wondered if for those of you who have had a bunionectomy, did you have swelling in the ball/pad of the big toe? I am 3 months post op and still have swelling in the ball of the foot....it doesn't hurt, it is just swollen about three times the normal size. It is hindering the downward motion of my toe (not to mention the scar on top of the toe...sheesh). Anyone else have this?

armykat · 05-01-2008, 07:36 PM

Yes, I know exactly what you're talking about. At 2 months out, mine is only slightly swollen. But it was terribly swollen up to 2 weeks ago, and it also inhibited my ROM. It gets worse every time I exercise or do my ROM exercises, but I am noticing that it's steadily decreasing.

Teddie2 · 05-02-2008, 06:23 AM

Absoultely yes.. I think I posted on another thread it feels like a bubble although that feeling is getting less.. it is about 3 times the size of my other big toe.. that is how I measure progress comparing the two feet-- everything else has gone down for the most part but that.
I just went full weight bearing in a flat surgical shoe this week and I am starting to swell again but I know that is expected.. This big toe thing though is interesting.. I asked my doc who said it was because of the bandages being on for so long but that it would eventually go away. I seems like that is not the case though.. how long have your bandages been off?
Oh by the way another poster "KB Team" also complained of the same problem so there are four of us now.. it must not be that uncommon.

lcweiden3132 · 05-02-2008, 07:38 AM

My bandages have been off for 10 weeks...I don't think it has anything to do with being in a bandage too long.

Teddie2 · 05-02-2008, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by lcweiden3132

My bandages have been off for 10 weeks...I don't think it has anything to do with being in a bandage too long.

I hear you.. that is what is concerning me -- he says that now but what if it continues.. Has your doc given any explanation? I have the scar on top of the toe big time as my toe had to be revised due to the fact it was twisted so my downward rom is very limited at the moment along with the fat pad.. yes I hear you. I only just started full weight on it though this past Monday so only beginning the process. I guess time will tell. If you find out anything more about it please post and I will do the same.