What happens after big toe fusion surgery?
After your surgery, your foot may be red and swollen. Pain and swelling should slowly improve over the next 6 weeks. You may not be able to put weight on the foot during those 6 weeks. You may have some minor pain and swelling that lasts as long as 6 months to a year.
What is hallux rigidus surgery?
Surgical procedures for hallux rigidus include: Cheilectomy (kie-LEK-toe-me): Shaving the bone spur can help relieve pain and preserve joint motion. A cheilectomy allows more room for the toe to bend. Osteotomy: Cutting the bone can realign or shorten the big toe.
Is hallux rigidus surgery painful?
Fusion or arthrodesis remains the gold standard procedure for hallux rigidus. It permanently stiffens the joint and completely relieves pain in the vast majority of patients. It is very well tolerated and does not cause significant limitations as you might expect.
Can you wear heels after toe Fusion?
Once fusion is successful, you will be able to wear most shoes (but not necessarily all types and generally not more than a 2 inch/5 cm high heel. There are no limits to the amount of type of exercise activities allowed subsequently.
Can you get disability for hallux rigidus?
A 20 percent disability rating for residuals, status post cheilectomy of the left metatarsophalangeal joint, postoperative hallux rigidus is granted. A 20 percent disability rating for residuals, status post cheilectomy of the right metatarsophalangeal joint, postoperative hallux rigidus is granted.
Why is foot surgery so painful?
Expect to be in some degree of pain following surgery. The bones in your foot and/or ankle are being manipulated in the operating room to correct the problem, which will cause pain. In general, the pain subsides after a few days to a week after surgery, depending on the type of surgery.
What shoes can you wear after toe Fusion?
You will need to wear a wedge shoe or stiffsoled shoe for approximately 6 weeks after surgery to protect the fusion. Wedge / offloading shoe. Either a nurse or a therapist will help you to get out of bed and start walking. You must keep your weight on your heel and OFF the front of your foot for 6 weeks.
How long do I have to keep my foot elevated after bunion surgery?
Walking after bunion surgery might take some getting used to since you might experience initial toe numbness, one of many possible bunion surgery complications. Follow all of your surgeon’s recommendations; especially try to keep your foot elevated for the first 3-5 days to keep the swelling under control.