Recovery Tips after Foot and Ankle Surgery
When you have surgery on your foot or ankle, your life changes for a little while. You will be less mobile, and recovery can take a bit of time. There are some tips you can follow to make recovery a bit easier. The podiatrists at Potomac Podiatry Group offer comprehensive foot and ankle services, including foot and ankle surgery and recovery. They have several convenient office locations in Potomac Podiatry Group in Sterling, Chantilly, Woodbridge, VA, White Plains, Crofton, and Annapolis, MD, to help you and your feet feel better.
What You Need To Know About Recovery From Foot and Ankle Surgery
Preparing your home before your surgery is important. You should:
- Remove any items from your floors that you can trip over
- Take care of any errands, shopping, or important business ahead of time
- Purchase ready-made meals, so you don’t have to spend time standing and cooking.
- Ask for help from family and friends to take care of tasks around the house
After your foot or ankle surgery, you will need to care for the surgical area. You need to remember to:
- Follow your foot and ankle surgeon’s instructions carefully
- Rest and don’t move around on your foot or ankle until your surgeon tells you
- Take your medication as prescribed to relieve pain and help you heal
- Use assistive devices like crutches or a walking boot or cast as necessary
- Keep the area clean and dry to help prevent infection
Your foot and ankle surgeon may also recommend laser therapy to aid healing and help you recover faster and easier. Talk with your foot surgeon to find out if laser therapy is right for you. Physical therapy is also often recommended to help you regain mobility.
Want To Know More?
To learn more about recovery tips after foot and ankle surgery, call the podiatrists at Potomac Podiatry Group. You can reach them in the Annapolis, MD office at (410) 263-3100, Sterling, VA office at (703) 444-9555, Chantilly, VA office at (703) 490-5599, Woodbridge, VA office at (703) 583-5959, White Plains, MD office at (301) 645-1406, or our Crofton, MD office at (410) 721-4505.