Recovery is important after an Arizona foot and ankle surgery operation. In this piece, we'll go over nine recommendations for Arizona Foot or post-ankle surgery healing.

Management of pain

Arizona foot surgery: be ready for some discomfort. Your foot and/or ankle will pain as the surgeon manipulates the bones to correct the problem. The discomfort usually goes away a few days to a week following the procedure, depending on the type of surgery.

Your surgeon will administer an anesthetic injection to your ankle or Arizona Foot for your comfort. The numbing drug will wear off, so begin taking the prescribed painkillers as soon as you reach home (before it wears off).

Usually, before we discharge a patient, we write one or two prescriptions for either a long-acting or short-acting analgesic. To get you through to your first post-surgery appointment, you'll be given adequate painkillers. It's essential that you take the medications exactly as prescribed if you want to have the least amount of discomfort.

Applying Ice to Surgical Sites

You can utilize ice if you don't want to purchase an ice maker. A bag of frozen veggies can be molded to fit your Arizona Foot and/or ankle and offer the necessary cooling effect. It is portable and reasonably priced. For the first few days following the operation, we advise daily icing. In accordance with the suggested time schedule, ice should be administered for 15 to 30 minutes every hour. Regularly check your skin for any unexpected color changes.

If you have any concerns about your foot, please contact Arizona Foot the office right away. If you have neuropathy, you should ice for 10-15 minutes every hour. It is critical that you inspect your feet for signs of frostbite. Ice can be used as needed after the first few days.

Bleeding and Drainage

In foot surgery in Arizona, drainage and bleeding are frequent. Blood or discharge may be visible on the dressing or splint. Do not remove the entire dressing; instead, cover it with more gauze or an ACE wrap.

After the first 24 hours, if the blood or drainage still drips and the dressing gets soaked with moist blood, call the office.

Numbness

As long as your toes are warm and the proper color, numbness in your foot and/or ankle following Arizona foot surgery is typical. A localized nerve block at your ankle is the reason of the momentary numbness, which might persist for a few hours to a few days.

Itchiness on the skin

A side effect of antibiotics, anesthesia, or painkillers may be skin itching. You are allowed to purchase 25–50 mg of diphenhydramine (Benadryl) without a prescription after speaking with your doctor. Contact our office for further information if the itching is accompanied by large, crimson welts, hives, or a rash. Phoenix Foot

Constipation

Narcotic painkillers and anesthesia may result in constipation. Over-the-counter stool softeners (like Colace) can be taken every day to prevent constipation. You can take over-the-counter laxatives if it has been two to three days since your last bowel movement (e.g., Correctol, Senokot). Drinking lots of water and eating fresh produce will also be beneficial. Please get in touch with our office for more information if five days have passed and you still haven't had a bowel movement.

Urination

A Foley catheter may be put into your urethra and bladder during Arizona Foot surgery to enable urination. The catheter will be taken out and you'll be on your way. If you are unable to urinate within 24 hours of leaving the hospital, you must call the office. Call the employee who is available for assistance if the office is closed.

Vomiting and Nausea

Anesthesia, painkillers, and antibiotics can all cause vomiting and nausea. The best antiemetic foods for nausea include crackers, bread, rice, bananas, and clear liquids. Arizona Foot and medication go together.

Flying

Flying: You face the risk of developing a blood clot in your leg if you take off too soon after surgery. If you have flight plans, don't forget to let your surgeon or our physician assistant know during your preoperative or postoperative appointments.