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Can I Walk On Toes After Getting A Surgery On Foot With Foot Cast?
hi. i just had surgery on the right side of my right foot the week before christmas and after the sergury they put a splint on it i think for aweek and on the 27th i went in to get my foot cast and i get it off on this coming up wendsday,.,.,.,.,.,.what could of happend if i have walked on my toes a few times or my foot fell on the floor a couple of times?
Tue, 15 Oct 2019
Hello,
You should not walk on toes after major orthopedic surgery. It will affect the healing process and improper weight bearing as in case of toe walking can lead to unwanted complications like malunion and decreased joint mobility. You can consult a physiotherapist and he will direct you to various rehabilitation options.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
You should not walk on toes after major orthopedic surgery. It will affect the healing process and improper weight bearing as in case of toe walking can lead to unwanted complications like malunion and decreased joint mobility. You can consult a physiotherapist and he will direct you to various rehabilitation options.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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