FOOT
AND ANKLE SURGERY
Post-Operative Instructions:
* You have just had a surgical procedure, a moderate amount
of swelling and discomfort can be expected.
* The involved foot and leg must be elevated higher than
the level of your heart. Place pillows beneath your knee,
leg, and foot, even while sleeping. Do not let your involved
foot hang down for longer than a few minutes. This may
increase your pain and swelling.
* An ice bag should be used for 5 days following your
procedure. Place the ice bag on your foot near the area
of surgery for approximately 30 minutes. Repeat this process
several times per day. Use the ice bag only while awake.
Make sure the ice bag does not leak.
* Do not get the bandage or cast wet. This may increase
the chance for infection, please contact our office if
this happens.
* Do not remove the surgical bandage. The ace wrap may
be removed and reapplied if it feels too restrictive.
* If you notice that your bandage is soaked with blood,
please contact our office.
* Take the prescribed medications as indicated. Pain medication
should only be used if necessary, remember to take this
medication with food.
* Rest and limit your standing and walking. Do not place
weight on your foot unless instructed to do so. The surgical
shoe must remain on your foot whenever you are in an upright
position. Only remove the surgical shoe while sleeping
if instructed to do so.
* Check your temperature daily, if it is greater than
101 degrees, please contact our office.
* Call our office for an appointment.
* If you have any questions do not hesitate to contact
our office.
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