
Post Bunion Correction
Overview
This post-operative guide provides comprehensive care instructions following bunion correction surgery. It covers scar massage techniques starting three weeks post-surgery with gradual pressure increases, stretching exercises, and toe scrunching activities for rehabilitation. The resource details specific taping protocols for big toe overcorrection and lesser toe management, requiring 24/7 application for 3-4 months. It includes practical advice on optimal shoe-wearing timing when foot swelling is minimal, expectations for peak swelling and pain around four weeks post-operation, and driving readiness assessment through brake-testing practice, ensuring safe recovery and optimal surgical outcomes.
This article was published by Tan Tock Seng Hospital and updated in 2026.

