Bunion Repair

Post-Surgical Timeline

Day 0-14: Non-weight bearing in a splint with strict elevation
Week 2-6: Darco shoe with partial weight bearing and passive ROM of great toe 100 times per day
Week 6-12: Begin formal physical therapy and transition into a sneaker
Month 3-5: Return to many normal activities of daily living; Continued physical therapy
Month 5-12: Will continue to see improvement and gradual return to sports