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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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Dr. Eric Bluman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery

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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Dr. Arnold Beresh answered

See below : He will probably have you wear a surgical shoe.

Answered 8/29/2019

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A member asked:

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?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Eric Bluman answered

Dr. Arnold Beresh answered

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