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What can I expect after big toe fusion surgery?

You should expect a long recovery from big toe fusion surgery. The foot may be swollen and painful for six months to a year after the procedure. As the toe heals, you should notice a reduction in pain that allows you to return to living a normal life. Your activity will be slightly restricted because you cannot bend your toe. However, most patients return to their typical hobbies, including running and dancing.

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* Savings estimate based on a study of more than 1 billion claims comparing self-pay (or cash pay) prices of a frequency-weighted market basket of procedures to insurer-negotiated rates for the same. Claims were collected between July 2017 and July 2019. R.Lawrence Van Horn, Arthur Laffer, Robert L.Metcalf. 2019. The Transformative Potential for Price Transparency in Healthcare: Benefits for Consumers and Providers. Health Management Policy and Innovation, Volume 4, Issue 3.

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