This is an important first video for you to watch. Although your surgery is advanced and allows you to function and walk after the procedure, it is very important to understand that human physiology hasn’t changed in 10,000 years. We still heal the same way. Skin takes an average of 2 weeks to heal, and bone takes 6-8 weeks to fuse. So it is important to respect the rules of healing and allow your body the time to heal without irritation.
One factor that can create unwanted inflammation and result in pain and possible damage to your surgical result is not walking correctly with the Post Op Shoe. The shoe is designed with a CAM bottom. This allows for you to walk without having to push off the toes. I want you to make sure that during the period you are wearing your post op shoe, you keep the weight of your body on the heel and not to allow the forefoot to have any significant weigh bearing.
The patient in the above video shows us how you walk without putting your weight on the forefoot. This short gait style takes a little getting used to, but it will make your surgical experience that much easier and ultimately result in a well healed foot with no complications.
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