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Podiatry and Medical - Set 2

Category - Podiatry Part II

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Complications of bunionectomy include all of the following except:
  1. Infection of soft tissue and/or bone
  2. Irritation from fixation pins or screws
  3. Nerve entrapment, reaction to the foreign material (suture material, pins or screws),
  4. Abnormally soft greater toe
Explanation
Answer − D − Complications of bunionectomy include all of the listed conditions except “abnormally soft greater toe.” In fact, the surgery may lead to excessive swelling, excessive scarring, and excessive stiffness. In real practice, some stiffness is unavoidable.
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