Post-Surgery Instruction
Written by Richard R. Moy, DPM, FACFAS, Podiatric Foot & Ankle Surgeon, bunion surgery experience since 1992.
Last medically reviewed: August 8, 2026
These videos demonstrate various processes you will confront after your surgery is complete.
Remember to adhere to the post operative patient instructions that you were provided at all times.How to put on and wear the protective walking boot.
How to keep the surgical site dry and protected while showering.
Exercises to support circulation and motion during recovery.
What to expect when stitches are removed.
Have questions about your own feet?
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This website provides general educational information and reflects Dr. Moy's clinical experience and professional opinions. It is not a substitute for an individual medical examination, diagnosis, treatment plan, or emergency care.
Every patient's anatomy, health, bone quality, procedure, healing response, and recovery are different. Recovery milestones and outcomes described on this website are typical or reported experiences and are not guarantees.
Patients should follow their own written postoperative instructions and contact the office promptly with unusual symptoms. Sudden chest pain, difficulty breathing, fainting, or another emergency requires immediate emergency medical care.