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4 weeks Post Bunion and hammertoe surgery

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sally76083
sally76083

Hi. I am currently at nearly 5 weeks recovery for bunion and hammertoe surgery.

I haven't had much advice with regard to PT . I wasn't advised on when I was able to weight bear. At my 4 week appointment to have the pin removed, my surgeon asked why I wasn't weight bearing & didn't the Physio say post op that I could a couple of weeks in? No!

I've noticed that my very stiff big toe has moved in slightly , towards the 2nd toe (might this be my fault? For a couple of days I wore sports socks, tighter than my slouch socks )

I have read so many articles and watched other patient journeys on tube. Discovering that some were advised to wear a gel toe spacer or a splint & to move/exercise the toes. I could've avoided this had I been better advised. My question to you is, have any of you experienced these issues and if so, please may I get some guidance. I must add that my surgery was at a private hospital but NHS funded, therefore its impossible to contact the surgeon on this matter.

Thank you in advance.

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  • barbara66703
    barbara66703 sally76083

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    toe spacers or toe pillows are available at drug stores. very soft pliable easy to place between big toe and second toe.

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