![]() ![]() You will not be able to drive for 6 weeks if your right foot was operated on. Once your wound has healed you may mobilise more freely but will need to use the velcro shoe whenever walking for 6 weeks in total. You will see Dr Freihaut 2 weeks following surgery for suture removal. You should keep your foot elevated as much as possible until the wound has healed. ![]() You will stay in hospital overnight and go home the next day walking in a velcro shoe. The procedure is done under general or regional anaesthetic. You will be informed of this but if you are unsure of your requirements please ask. You may need to temporarily stop certain blood thinning or diabetic medications prior to surgery. Fusion eliminates pain from the big toe at the expense of any remaining movement.ġst MTP fusion is used to treat advanced hallux rigidus (big toe arthritis) or severe hallux valgus (bunion) which has not responded to non-surgical treatment. Any remaining cartilage is removed from the joint surface and the bones are held with a plate and screws until they knit together. 1st MTP (metatarsophalangeal joint) fusion is stiffening of the joint between the foot and the big toe.
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