Bunion surgery is often described as a six-week recovery, but the honest picture is closer to six months. Most people are walking in a protective shoe from day one and back in normal trainers by 6 to 10 weeks, yet the swelling, stiffness and final shape of the foot take far longer to settle.
Our latest patient guide sets out a realistic week-by-week timeline, what the evidence actually shows on keyhole versus open surgery, why recurrence is more common than most people are told, and the growing role of correcting rotation as well as the sideways angle: Bunion Surgery Recovery: What Actually Happens, Week by Week.
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