Six months after surgery patients are usually able to return to their normal activity levels, including participating in high impact sports. Some swelling may remain at this point, but a year after your operation healing should be complete and any remaining swelling will have disappeared.
Can you play tennis after big toe fusion?
Your toe should be fused and the wound healed around four to six weeks after surgery. Two to three months after your operation, you should be able to return to all of your usual activities and sports, although some mild swelling may remain for up to twelve months.
How long does it take for an MTP fusion to heal?
Your Recovery Pain and swelling should slowly improve over the next 6 weeks. You may not be able to put weight on the foot during those 6 weeks. You may have some minor pain and swelling that lasts as long as 6 months to a year. After surgery, you may need to wear a special type of shoe or boot for 3 to 6 weeks.
Can you run after MTP fusion?
The outpatient surgery takes approximately 60 minutes from start to finish. Patients are allowed to be fully weightbearing in a boot without crutches for 2 weeks then can transition into regular running shoes.
Do you limp after big toe Fusion?
A big toe fusion may alter the way you walk, but most people do not have a limp after it has fully healed.
What are the pros and cons to big toe fusion?
Joint fusion surgery The advantage of this procedure is that it brings about a lasting reduction in pain. However, the disadvantage is that it restricts movement of the big toe. Once the joint is immobile you will not be able to push off with the big toe when you take a step.
Can a toe fusion be undone?
Mayo Clinic has developed a unique revision surgery for people who experience a failed first metatarsophalangeal joint replacement. The revision procedure involves removal of the implant and reconstruction of the great toe to restore function and relieve pain.
Is big toe Fusion a good idea?
Great toe fusion is the standard of care for severe hallux rigidus and other great toe pathology requiring definitive surgical management. Great toe fusion has proven an effective surgical treatment when correctly performed on appropriate patients.
What exercises can I do after big toe fusion?
Toe lifts x 20: Sit with foot flat on floor, raise toe as far as possible to ceiling and return. Toe bends x 20: Sit with toes resting over the edge of a thick book, bend toes towards the floor. Toe pulls x 20: Pull toe up with hand to discomfort and hold for 3 seconds, relax.
How painful is MTP fusion?
The surgery is normally a daycase procedure, performed under a general anaesthetic with local anaesthetic (ankle block) after for additional pain relief. It is not normally a particularly painful operation and most patients report minimal pain.