How painful is bunion surgery recovery?

Most patients describe the first 3-5 days as the most painful, with pain typically rated 5-7 out of 10. Pain usually becomes manageable with over-the-counter medication within 1-2 weeks. Keeping the foot elevated and icing consistently are the most effective non-medication pain management strategies.

What helps with pain after bunion surgery?

The most effective pain management approaches include: keeping the foot elevated above heart level, icing for 20 minutes every 2 hours, taking prescribed medications on schedule (not waiting for pain to build), nerve blocks during surgery for the first 24-48 hours, and gentle movement when cleared by your surgeon.

Is nerve pain normal after bunion surgery?

Some degree of nerve irritation is common after bunion surgery, presenting as tingling, numbness, or burning sensations. This usually resolves within weeks to months. Persistent nerve pain beyond 3 months should be discussed with your surgeon, as it may require medication like gabapentin or further evaluation.

How long does pain last after bunion surgery?

Acute surgical pain typically resolves within 2-3 weeks. Mild aching and discomfort with activity can persist for 2-3 months. Most patients report being pain-free or significantly improved by 4-6 months post-surgery, though this varies by procedure and individual.

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Top contributor I’m sure someone has brought this up before, but I’d really like to be able to utilize the IC app to make game adjustments on the fly. One step further, it’d be nice to have a test mode, where the ball would just keep getting saved after each drain and I could play around with various flipper and coil strengths without having to go back into the menu each time…no game modes, just testing out shots. It would really make dialing in the game more efficient See less All reactions: View more answers Eric Zootie Top contributor Operators like myself have been asking for this since the invention on IC. Even had a meeting with stern to ask for these as operator features and… well.. we’re still waiting. Probably a future “pay” version functionality. Sean Oldham So much potential! I'd love to see some data about how I play. My machine will tell me how many left/center/right drains there have been, why can't IC tell me that too? What's my average game time? I WANT TO KNOW HOW BAD I AM AT PINBALL View 1 reply Answer as Justin Plantar Fasciitis Talk and Tips Support Group CreativeFox7071 Anybody else get pain in this area ?? All reactions: