Compare early vs partial weight bearing after bunion surgery
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study compares whether it’s safer to put weight on your foot early versus only partly after bunion surgery. It may help your care team choose the best recovery plan for healing and comfort.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are having modified Lapidus bunion surgery on your foot.
- Your surgery also includes extra steps (like Akin on the big toe joint, or other procedures on the 2nd/3rd bones).
- You can and are willing to follow all study instructions and visits.
- You can understand the study and follow the plan (language/mental health/cognitive limits are checked).
- You are able to have the recovery plan being tested (your doctors don’t see reasons you cannot).
- You are not currently pregnant and can sign informed consent.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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