What to Do If Your Foot Surgery Doesn’t Heal Properly in New York: When to Get a Second Opinion
In today’s installment, we’re focusing on the post-surgical period—that critical time right after foot surgery when you expect to start healing.
Let’s say you had foot surgery with a podiatrist in New York. You felt confident enough with the initial consultation to move forward. Now the surgery is behind you, and you’re attending follow-up visits as instructed. But what happens if something feels off? What if your condition isn’t improving?
This is a situation we see all too often. Many clients who contact our office had surgery that may not have been necessary to begin with—or the procedure was done incorrectly. Instead of healing, the patient experiences more pain, swelling, or a foot that looks or feels misaligned. In these cases, it’s common for patients to return to the same podiatrist again and again, only to hear, “It’s normal. Healing takes time. Some swelling and pain are expected.”
While that may be true in some cases, persistent issues should not be brushed off. If your foot isn’t healing correctly, waiting it out can make things worse. A poorly healing foot can become a permanent problem, especially if the healing process is not properly monitored with X-rays or follow-up assessments.
Here’s the truth: if you’ve had one or two follow-up visits and still don’t feel heard—or if the podiatrist isn’t taking your concerns seriously—it may be time to get a second opinion. And in New York, you have every right to seek one.
If your podiatrist discourages you from getting a second opinion or makes you feel uncomfortable for asking, that’s a red flag. You deserve a care team that listens to your concerns, monitors your progress, and adjusts treatment when necessary.
We’ve seen too many people end up with more surgeries and worse outcomes simply because they waited too long to consult someone else. Don’t let that happen to you.
If you have questions about a foot surgery that didn’t go as planned or think you may be dealing with medical malpractice in New York, we’re here to help. Our job is to educate, empower, and guide you through your options.
Feel free to reach out—we’re just a phone call away.