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- 1st MTP Joint Reconstruction or Fusion: A Guide to Recovery . . .
Recovery Returning to Activities: Your surgeon will give you instructions specific to your recovery but these are some general guidelines Weeks 0-6: You will not allowed to put weight through the front of the foot You will need crutches to walk vent stiffness: moving the ankle up Week 2: Follow up appointment with surgeon
- First MTP Joint Fusion | MTP Fusion Surgery Procedure Recovery
A first MTP joint fusion is a surgical procedure to treat arthritis of the big toe Big toe arthritis (also known as hallux rigidus) can cause pain and swelling and lead to difficulty walking, running, and wearing shoes
- Top 10 Facts About First MTPJ Fusion Surgery | Recovery
1st MTPJ Fusion Surgery Recovery Time Causes, Symptoms Best Treatment! 1st MTPJ fusion surgery recovery time can vary, but you may even be walking the same day! Incision site healing can be 2-3 weeks, pain for 6-8wks!
- Metatarsal Phalangeal Joint Fusion: What to Expect at Home
Many people are able to return to work within several weeks after surgery Allow your foot to heal Don't move quickly or lift anything heavy until you are feeling better You may need to do regular rehabilitation (rehab) exercises to strengthen your foot and improve movement Start out slowly, and follow your doctor's instructions
- The Institute for Foot and Ankle Reconstruction at Mercy
General recovery factors: You are able to walk on your heel only the day after surgery You must wear your surgical shoe or boot at all times until the joint is fused You may not walk bare foot at all, even in the house without this shoe until the joint has fused
- First MTP Fusion - Protocol — Dr. Andrew Marsh
If you are able to get to work safely, and will be seated for the majority of the day, you may return to work a couple days after surgery
- 1st MTPJ Fusion | Big Toe Arthrodesis | David Redfern
Hallux Metatarsophalangeal Joint Fusion (MTPJ fusion) This operation is intended to glue (fuse) the big toe joint together and is usually performed as a day case operation It is also called an arthrodesis of the big toe joint (metatarsophalangeal joint)
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