BME ELITE™ Continuous Compression Implant for Hallux Valgus Deformity Post-Operative Patient Care Post-Operative Patient Care Procedure OverviewRelevant AnatomyCommonly Used DevicesPre-Operative Patient CarePrep & Patient PositioningOperative StepsPost-Operative Patient Care Procedure OverviewRelevant AnatomyCommonly Used DevicesPre-Operative Patient CarePrep & Patient PositioningOperative StepsPost-Operative Patient Care BME ELITE™ Continuous Compression Implant for Hallux Valgus Deformity Post-Operative Patient Care Post-Operative Patient Care 01 Evaluate the patient’s home/work environment and how well the patient can follow the appropriate post-operative protocol. Post-Operative Considerations Weeks One to Two WB vs NWB, Infection and Incision Management Weeks Two to Six WB vs NWB, Cast vs Boot, HEP Beyond Week Six Physical Therapy, Return to normal activities 02 Manage Complications Infection Immediate Recognition, Culture and sensitivity based management Avascular Necrosis Strict NWB, Avoid repeat open surgery Nonunion/Delayed Union Extended NWB interval, External bone stimulator