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Bunionectomy: home essentials

Protective shoe and elevation. Swelling is part of the process.

Home essentials

  • Surgical shoe or boot as prescribed
  • Ice and elevation pillows for the foot
  • Wide return-to-work shoes later (not fashionable narrow toes early)
  • Cane if needed for balance in the stiff shoe

Before surgery

  • Confirm heel-weight-bearing vs other gait pattern
  • Buy groceries before surgery; minimize walking week one
  • Prepare elevation station for TV/work time
  • Ask when you may get the foot wet

Remember

  • Toes overly pale/blue or escalating cast/shoe pressure pain: call
  • Do not force the foot into regular dress shoes to “see if it fits” early

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Kyle Macri, DPT, FAAOMPT and Steve Lucci, PT (30+ years combined experience). Patient education only; not medical advice.

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