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Care Plan: Bunion and Hammertoe Surgery

Before the Surgery:

• Our staff will call you with your surgery date and location.
• On the night before surgery-- take a shower, have a late meal, and fast after midnight.
• Arrive at least one hour before your surgery time.
• Check with our staff before you take your regular medications.

After Your Surgery:

• Keep your foot elevated (above your heart) and your dressing clean.
• You may apply some weight on your heel while using crutches or a walker.
• Take your medications as instructed.

First Office Visit:

• Planned 14 days after your surgery.
• We will change your dressings and remove skin sutures if needed.
• Continue with limited weight on your heel, Do allow your foot to get wet.
• Ask for a refill of pain medications if needed

Final Office Visit:

• Planned six to eight weeks after your surgery.
• We will take foot X-rays to check your healing.
• We will remove pins from your toes if present.
• We will give you a toe separator for you to use for two months.
• Begin a gradual return to weight bearing in wide shoes and with only gentle motion of the toes.
• You may still experience swelling in your toes.
• Return to wearing regular shoes after three months.