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Returning to work following osteotomy or bunionectomy

Last reviewed dd mmm yyyy. Last edited dd mmm yyyy

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Condition

Recommended return to non-manual work

Recommended return to manual work

Total hip replacement

6-8 weeks

12 weeks

Knee arthroscopy

1-2 weeks

3-4 weeks

ACL reconstruction

3-9 months

Total knee replacement

6 weeks (1)

12 weeks

Achilles tendon repair

3 - 6 months (depending on workload)

Partial meniscectomy

1-2 weeks

4-6 weeks

Bunionectomy/osteotomy

2-6 weeks

12 weeks

Ingrowing toenail removal of nailbed

2 weeks

2 weeks (longer if walking long distances)

Notes:

  • the information applies to general fitness to work for people below 60 years of age without other significant disability. This information is only a guide to doctors, who will need to consider the individual clinical circumstances when advising patients

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