Orthopedics :: Ligament Tightening Surgery
Jan 16, 2014
I posted this in foot and ankle but am getting no responses.
I have contacted my surgeon and he is out of town and I am stressed.
So trying this here.
1.5 weeks ago I had ligament tightening surgery. I am still in a sling.
The sling seems to be very loose already as it moves around and I can fit my entire hand down the sling.
I keep getting sharp pains like little lightning bolts. At first it was from where my incision is but today I also feel it in another part of my foot where I think they did work but not totally sure.
I just want to know if these sharp pains are normal or if I should be going to the hospital.
I am supposed to get my cast in one week by now concerned as it will not be as flexible as the sling.
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Is it baby moving?
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