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Toe Surgery Recovery

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The timetable will be determined by the type of surgery. In terms of recovery most of our patients are able to walk out of the operating room and drive home following the surgery. Pin On Foot Soaks Recovery following surgery most people experience swelling which can last up to a year. Toe surgery recovery . The surgery is painless lasts only about 90 minutes and it s very effective at treating and fixing hammertoes. Full recovery from hammer toe surgery may take a few weeks. To increase recovery rate you can take doctor prescribed medicines. You ll be monitored in a recovery area for two or three hours after surgery before being discharged to whoever is taking you home. If your doctor prescribed pain medication you can take that to ease your discomfort. You can also prop your foot up on some pillows to elevate it which will reduce swelling. They ll then bandage your toe and foot. This care sheet gives you a general idea about how long it will take for you to recov...