What are the aftereffects of big toe surgery

Bigfoot, also known as bunion, is a common deformity of the forefoot. Any surgery may have certain sequelae, and bigfoot surgery is no exception. Possible sequelae include bunion recurrence, bunionette, metastatic metatarsalgia, delayed and non-healing of the bone, necrosis of the 1st metatarsal head, and stiffness of the bunion, etc., but not all patients will experience them. 1. Recurrence of bunion: The patient’s own condition and physical fitness, improper surgical procedure and postoperative care may lead to recurrence. 2. Bunion: Bunion is often combined with hammertoe due to the fact that the strength of the bunion is greater than the strength of the bunion after surgery. 3. Metastatic metatarsalgia: the 1st metatarsal is in a non-normal state after surgery, which makes the weight-bearing excessively reduced, and the other metatarsalgia is caused by the increase of weight-bearing on the other toes. 4. Delayed healing and non-healing of the bone: the incidence of delayed healing and non-healing is low and rarely symptomatic. 5. Necrosis of the 1st metatarsal head: occurs when the distal metatarsal bone is osteotomized, and the incidence is low. 6. Bunion stiffness: Early joint function exercise and physical therapy are helpful. Regular checkups should be done after the bunion surgery, and it is recommended to contact your doctor in time if you have any uncomfortable symptoms.