Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Can a person walk after having a big toe amputation?
10 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Yes: There will be some adjustment in the pattern of walking but you can still walk.
Answered 11/30/2018
5.8k views
Yes: Having a big toe removed can alter a person' s gait. Usually, an orthotic device (arch support) with a toe filler along with a good stiff soled shoe will minimize gait irregularities. Dr l.
Answered 8/1/2018
5.8k views
Yes: With properly fitted shoes walking is not a problem after an amputation of the hallux.
Answered 1/11/2019
5.7k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
My age is 19 . I'm having severe bilateral peripheral vascular disease and my left big toe is amputated .Can it be cured fully without any problems?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
My big toe was amputated 3 months ago due to trauma. My entire foot gets sore at work and remains very uncomfortable even when i get off my feet.
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
My mother has lost her right big toe to gangrene due to diabetic foot. It has spread to remaining 4 toes all gone black. Can we avoid amputation?
7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Toe injured has improved have feeling on the area what is risk of amputation?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Are there other options besides amputation for a claw toe?
9 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
People also searched for:
Will I be able to walk after having 3rd and 4th toes amputated and the bones and what is the recovery time?
My father just had his toe and the one next to it get amputated he has huge wound in his leg how long does it take to heal and what are some treatments to help him heal and walk again ?
I am a diabetic, hypertion, ischaemic heart disease . 5 years back stenting done. Rl 5 toe amputated. I walk a small distance right leg swelling.Why?
How do I care for an amputated big toe after surgery?
How do I permanently cure myself of recurring pyogenic granuloma that has caused osteomylitis and amputation of a big toe?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
