post-op bunion surgery non-weight bearing time

piggygirl · Newbie Joined: 25 Dec 2007 Posts: 1

I have a severe bunion and am plannning for surgery.

I've spoken to 2 orthopedic surgeons.

Both agree on using the scarf/akins procedure.

One says no weight bearing for 2 wks. He uses the 'kneewalker/rollabout', where the foot has no contact with the floor at all.

The other says within a few days i can use the surgical shoe and walk on the heel using crutches/walker.

My concern here is, the drs opinions are so different.

Can someone give an opinion on their non-weight bearing time??

Thanks. Rolling Eyes

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I had bunion surgery just 9 days ago. My doctor told me that I would be non weight bearing for 2 weeks. He told me on the 2nd day post op that I could bear weight on the heel and only the heel until after the 2 weeks. Hope that helps.

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