A Midfoot Fusion is a surgical procedure used to stabilise and reduce pain associated with advanced arthritis within the joints of the midfoot. It involves permanently joining/fusing the affected joints to improve function, alignment, and overall comfort during walking and daily activities. To allow appropriate healing, you will be non-weight-bearing for six weeks in a moonboot and on crutches/knee scooter. Post-operatively, you will be placed into a moonboot until your nurse clinic review but asked to commence early rehabilitation. Rehabilitation will promote a fast recovery, prevent deficits in walking and strength, and decrease stiffness during the early post operative phase. Please see the key exercises we need you to perform below. Refer to the handout for specific repetitions and sets per day.
Midfoot fusion
Post Operative Exercises
Ankle Flexion / Extension
Straight Leg Raise
Seated Leg Extension
