Bunion surgery continues to be one of the most common surgical procedures performed in the United States. In the United States approximately 150,000 are operated on annually. The satisfaction and success rate are high, and most patients are happy with their outcomes.
It is important be well prepared for bunion surgery and I will discuss a few tips that will make the process easier.
1. Make sure you are prepared before the day of surgery and have somebody to help for the first 24 hours
2. Set up a central command, ie a bed downstairs that you have all your necessary items near. Your medications, a bathroom, and some entertainment.
3. Bathroom - you may want to investigate a booster seat for your toilet. It can be difficult if it is too low to stand up once seated.
4. Shower, consider a shower chair or stool
5. Cast cover of something to keep your leg dry
6. Vitamin supplements, I like collagen and bone healing supplements
7. Understand your post-operative course
8. Icing - do not underestimate the importance of icing and elevation for the first 72 hours.
9. Exercise to prevent blood clot, ankle rotations, leg lifts.
I hope you find some of these tips helpful. If you are experiencing foot or ankle pain, give us a call today at 425-391-8666 or make an appointment online.
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