What shoes do you wear after foot surgery?

What shoes do you wear after foot surgery?

Type of shoes Sneakers and orthopedic shoes are particularly recommended for footwear after foot surgery. Indeed, these models combine foot protection and comfort.

How long after foot surgery can you wear a shoe?

Resuming footwear There are a few operations where a patient can be expected to resume wearing standard footwear in as little as 2-3 weeks but the majority of foot and ankle operations take at least 8 weeks before standard footwear can be attempted.

What do you wear after foot surgery?

You will continue to wear the hospital gown until you leave the hospital or surgical center. If you stay in the hospital after surgery, it is recommended that you bring a short robe to wear over the hospital gown.

Can you walk in a Post op shoe?

The post operative shoe is to be worn at all times, even in bed. You can put all of your weight through the shoe to walk. The dressings are to remain in place unless you are instructed otherwise by Mr Curry. This reduces swelling, reduces pain and allows you to regain your motion earlier.

How do I transition from walking boot to shoe?

We usually recommend placing a heel raise inside a cushioned running shoe when Transition From Walking boots as there is a high stack on a walker boot. We recommend walking indoors for the first week and then 10-15minutes outside as pain allows.

Is foot surgery considered major surgery?

Foot surgery is not generally considered major surgery, but because it is not always as easy to rest the foot as other parts of the body, postoperative problems or complications can occur. This could lead to delays to your recovery and could affect the success of your surgery.