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Originally Posted by salpal
I had the surgery for my hammertoe two years ago. After surgery had to wear an orthopedic clumsy sandal with a pin sticking out from the offensive toe. That went on for 3 weeks and had pin and stitches removed. Still have a hammertoe. Went back to Doc and asked him to cut the nerve so I would not feel the pain of my hammertoe hitting the tops of my shoes. Surgery took place and still have same problems. I now just wear larger shoes.....not happy, considering going to different doc.
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Complications -do- happen...
I've been doing hammertoe surgery for 35 years. It's one of the most "patient satisfying" procedures I do.
But... They don't always work out as planned. Sometimes there is bone regrowth. Sometimes the amount of correction is inadequate. Sometimes there is residual pain and swelling...
Have I had to do a 2nd procedure to fix a post-op complication? Yup! But it's VERY rare. I'd estimate that 98% of the patients were very satisfied with the results.
I would -definitely- get a 2nd opinion.