When can I return to extreme usage of my feet?
All restrictions on activities and shoes are removed 6 months after surgery. Patients can try to return to any sports, jogging, dancing and wearing hi-heels as desired.

What is the long term recurrence rate?
To our knowledge, there has been no recurrence of loosening and displacement of first metatarsal bone after first 6 months when the syndesmosis bridge has become probably more than 100% strong and safe for all type of activities and shoes.

Similarly, there has been little change in the big toe alignment.


The million-dollar question of "If syndesmosis procedure is so good, why no other surgeons have jumped into the wagon?" The answer is it takes time for other surgeons to accept it until it can also be reproduced by independent parties.

Dr. Wu reported his surgical technique and results in the Foot and Ankle International Journal in 2007 and hopefully it has caught attention of some surgeons. Certainly, its feasibility and results have not been proven otherwise.

Reference information: www.bunioncenter.com

It is not intended as medical advice to any specific person. If you have any need for personal advice or have any questions regarding your health, please consult your Orthopedist for diagnosis and treatment.