How do I get ready for ankle replacement surgery?

You can expect pain after any type of surgery, foot and ankle surgery included, but you will receive medication to keep it under control.

You will need time to heal after the intervention. Your feet and ankles should no bear any weight following the surgery. Your doctor will tell you what activities you may perform after you are discharged.

The primary goal of this procedure is to correct the flattening of the arch of the foot.

There are several requirements for people who would like to undergo foot reconstruction surgery.

For the first two weeks after flatfoot surgery, you will not be able to walk.

While it is not the primary purpose of the procedure, flatfoot correction surgery will also improve the appearance of your foot.

Patients may go home the day of the surgery or they may require an overnight hospital stay. A splint will be used to restrict the leg movement and it should be kept in an elevated position for the first two weeks.

There are several stages of recovery after this procedure. The patient's mobility will be fairly limited for about six weeks after the procedure as they will be wearing a splint or a boot and generally won't move without assistance.

Patients generally have the option of arthrodesis or ankle replacement.

You might have to stop taking blood-thinning medication ahead of time. Your medical team will let you know about this and any other precaution you should take.