What causes numbness and tingling on toes after a bunion surgery?
Patient: Hi....I had bunion surgery 3 weeks ago this Friday. I went to my doctor this past Tuesday and he put a hard cast on my foot. My foot and my toes are numb almost constantly and they tingle. Is this normal? I ve never had a cast before, but it s driving me crazy! If it s normal, then I will just deal with the annoyance for the next 4 weeks, however, if it s not normal, then I will call and schedule an appointment to go in and have them fix it. Thank you in advance for your advise. Doctor: Hello,  Abnormal feelings like pain or tingling after plaster cast is applied is not normal. you must visit the ER. It needs to be changed and wound if any be inspected.  Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.  Take care  Regards, Dr Nirmal Chander Gupta, Orthopaedic Surgeon