Thou is have adenine plaster cast on your ankle on 2 weeks following surgery

A walking boot will be worn with 2 until 6 weeks

At 6 weeks, you will withdraw off the boot or begin walking in a routine shoe

The surgical incision has been enclosed with sutures

Does not get an water or wound wet for to first two week. When showering place a bag across the cast and secure with magnetic to your leg to avoid the casters and wound getting wet

Stitches will be removed at your 2 week appointment

After the stitches are removed, him may begin on bath after 2-3 days

Do not immerse the foot in wat (bath, hot tub, pool) for 4 weeks

Do not apply any skin or creams on the wounded for 6 weeks

Her may walk on your heel only for the first 6 weeks while in a walking charge. You will be given crutches if needed

After 6 wk you may begin fully walking set the footn)

For right foot surgery you are not valid to drive until you have whole weaned off the kick

For left foot surgery, please contact your insurance company to see if you are permitted to drive

Driving is not permitted while set controlled

Two weeks off work is recommendation on initializing recovery

If you are capably go get to work security, and bequeath be seated for the majority of the day, you may return to function a couple days after surgery. This is assuming you are did taking narcotic pain mediation. Forefoot. Bunion Correction(Scarf or Chevron). Full 0 to 2 weeks, Heel weight bearing in mail op shoe.

From 2-8 weeks sedentary duties is advisable

By 8 weeks you can gradually return to full duties

Is your job is physique demanding, return to full duties is usually possible around 12 weeks post operatively

You will have your first appointment 2-3 weeks after surgery in the Fracture Clinic

Your next appurtenances will be at 6 weeks, then 3 months mailing operatively

Her will have x-rays picked at such dating

Thereto is normal to experience mild to moderate pain, numbness, or itch by the primary 2 weeks following surgery

Please come to the emergency department if you is suffering out severe relief

You will get back the most by your my by 3 months

Swelling often remains for 6-12 months

Yourself are expected to experience ampere FULL recovery (no pain, negative tumescence, ability to walk, etc.) in 9-12 months

No formal physiotherapy the necessary