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Can i walk after surgery on my great toe?

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Ask your surgeon: Without knowing the exact operation etc, you should ask your surgeon.

Answered 8/5/2012

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Most of the time: Yes. Of course ut depends on exactly what is being done. Sometimes your doctor will have s specific reason for not permitting weight bearing. Ask before surgery.

Dr Kass and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 12/10/2013

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Depends: It depends on the surgery performed. Check with the surgeon.

Dr Oberman agreed

Answered 8/6/2012

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