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How to walk with a cast after bunion surgery?

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Dr. Vadim Glukh answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery

If allowed at all: Heel weight bearing would be my suggestion if partial weight is allowed by your surgeon.

Dr Stevens and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/9/2013

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