Explain to patients that conservative measures may prevent progression of the deformity and provide temporary relief, but that surgical management is necessary to correct the deformity. Surgical treatment can require up to 4 to 6 weeks of non-weight-bearing status postoperatively in severe deformities. A less-involved surgical approach to correct a mild deformity can allow a patient to walk on the same day as the surgery. In many cases, fixation with a pin, small screw, or implant is necessary to correct the deformity.