Would anyone be willing to share their experience of hammertoe surgery – post surgery and recovery?”
Step 1 Understand that hammertoe surgery will be done with a local anesthetic, so you should not experience undue drowsiness or GI symptoms (nausea and vomiting) after your procedure. Step 2 Follow carefully the post-surgical instructions given to you by your podiatrist, general or orthopedic surgeon. Step 3 Use a heating pad or warm compress against your hammertoe’s surgical incision. Usually 20 minutes on, 20 minutes off, is recommended. Step 4 Take acetaminophen or aspirin for post-surgical discomfort, unless otherwise ordered by your doctor. Step 5 Stay off of your foot, as much as possible, for the first 48 hours. In some cases, your doctor may send you home with a special orthopedic “shoe.” Wear this shoe according to doctor’s order. Step 6 Avoid vigorous exercise for 6 weeks. Walking 30 minutes a day, at an easy pace, after the first post-op week is generally recommended. Step 7 Resume driving after the first post-op week. Step 8 Wash incision with warm, mild soap and water, pat
