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What Is The Cause Of Stiff Foot?
I am 5 months and 1 week post op for a scarf ostetomy. My surgeon has not recommended physical therapy whatsoever. My foot is still very stiff and I am beginning to wonder if I should have been doing some physical therapy from the early days post surgery and where do I go from here?
Tue, 25 Mar 2014
Hello and welcome to HCM ,
A scarf osteotomy is an operation for painful or severely deformed bunions.
Initially the foot will be very swollen and needs elevating. The swelling will disperse over weeks/months but may still be apparent at 6-9 months. Often shoes will remain tight for 8-12 weeks. The toe will be stiff but will usually regain its original movement.
Rehabilitative exercises can be started now to improve the mobility and reduce stiffness and improve weight bearing .
Do not worry , have patience , good luck .
A scarf osteotomy is an operation for painful or severely deformed bunions.
Initially the foot will be very swollen and needs elevating. The swelling will disperse over weeks/months but may still be apparent at 6-9 months. Often shoes will remain tight for 8-12 weeks. The toe will be stiff but will usually regain its original movement.
Rehabilitative exercises can be started now to improve the mobility and reduce stiffness and improve weight bearing .
Do not worry , have patience , good luck .
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