Lake Tahoe Orthopaedic Institute














Following surgery to correct a bunion:
  • A special postoperative shoe is worn for 6 to 8 weeks.
  • Dressings are changed weekly during this time to assure that proper alignment of the great toe is maintained.
  • Once the dressings are discontinued, there may be some swelling, which gradually subsides over a 4 to 6 week period. (This may take longer if the patient is obese.)
Most patients are walking comfortably in the postoperative shoe 2-3 weeks after surgery.
Significant rehabilitation is usually unnecessary since normal walking exercises the toe enough to restore adequate function.

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Zephyr Cove Office
212 Elks Point Rd., Suite 200 | Zephyr Cove, NV 89448
Phone: 775-588-3636 | MAP 

Carson City Office
704 W. Nye Lane, Suite 204 | Carson City, NV 89703
Phone: 775-884-3131 | MAP 

Gardnerville Office
1516 Virginia Ranch Road, Suite 101 | Gardnerville, NV 89410
Phone: 775-783-3228 | MAP 

Incline Village Office
889 Alder Ave, Suite 303 | Incline Village, NV 89451
Phone: 775-831-7144 | MAP 



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