Usually, I will splint the 4th and 5th toes witha small foam corn pad between them. If you dont have a small piece of foam, you can use a small piece of a foam make up pad or something similar. Wearing a comfortable sandal might help. If that is still uncomfortable, ask you doctor for a Darco ( or other post op) shoe.
Hang in there. It will take a number of weeks.
Posted By Vivian Abrams DPM on February 01, 2005 at 21:52:52:
In Reply to: Re: toe pain
posted by DIANNE on February 01, 2005 at 08:32:59:
The Active Ankle offers flexibility and security. It will feel different from anything you have ever worn for ankle protection. The hinge allows freedom of motion that you may not be accustomed to. Do not mistake this freedom of movement for lack of support. A leading university said, the Active Ankle provides more support (inversion) than the leading air-stirrup brace, the leading lace-up brace, or a tape job.
