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Had calf implant surgery 3 weeks ago and having sharp pain in feet.

New_Me_80Oct 3, 2016
Had calf implant surgery 2.5 wks ago. My feet are swollen w/ sharp pain on the outer foot and heel area. It's a burning/prickly feeling. I am taking motrin, trying to stay off my feet and elevate as much as possible (some days it's harder than others), and wearing either compression stockings or bandages. I read that this could be due to nerve damage or a shift/compression of the nerves. If that is the case, when will I feel relief and are the compression stockings doing more harm that good?

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Answered on Oct 18, 2016
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Elizabeth Morgan, MD, PhD (closed)

Thank you for asking about your calf implant.Calf implants are the best way to correct a thin leg, affected by a club foot.The implant is a soft, solid silicone implant.It is placed over the muscle but under the muscle fascia.It will usually make the leg appear much fuller - but it may not match...

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Calf implants are your best option. While the procedure is reasonably straightforward, experience in choosing the proper implants and minimizing risks of complications make this a surgery best done with a surgeon who has good experience with it. Your proportions are fairly common for what we see.

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This may be infection, seroma (fluid) or even hematoma (blood). An aspiration can often help to distinguish. The decisions regarding this should be made by a surgeon with experience in calf implant surgery.

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