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I'm having the knuckle bone of my pinky toe removed. my dr said i won't be able to put a shoe on for 3 weeks. what would i wear for after surgery?
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Boot or shoe: Postoperative boot or postoperative shoe. You should check with your provider to see what they recommend.
Answered 8/29/2019
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See below : He will probably have you wear a surgical shoe.
Answered 8/29/2019
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