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After hallux valgus-hammer toe correction, will doctor do plaster of paris bandage up to knee.?

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Dr. Vinod Panchbhavi answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery

Depends: It depends on the nature or extent of the surgery, need for protection and surgeons preference to some extent.

Answered 5/13/2012

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Depends: It depends on the type of surgical procedure done. Some procedures do not require casting.

Answered 5/19/2012

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Usually not: The after surgery care depends on the procedure performed. For most bunion surgeries, we place the patient in a surgical shoe with limited standing/ walking around the home the first 10 days. Sutures are then removed and the patient placed in a removal cast. They can increase weightbearing to tolerance, get the foot wet and begin rom exercises. Check with with your surgeon, care varies. Dr l.

Answered 7/14/2012

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Dr. Angelo Mitsos answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Usually no: A good alternative is a cam boot but you may be asked to use crutches.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Payam Rafat answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Not always.: Depending on the exact procedure, following bunion surgery your doctor may want you to walk with a surgical shoe, a rigid waking boot, or use crutches to keep pressure off of the surgical site. On occasion your foot may be placed in a cast. Discuss the post operative course with you surgeon prior to your surgery so that you can be prepared and know what to expect.

Answered 12/9/2013

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