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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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...
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.
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.