Question 1

what exactly happens after foot surgery?

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No one can tell: If any doc can tell you exactly what will happen after foot surgery (many many many surgical procedures done daily) ...I would like to consult that doc for how to win a lottery!
depending on what is done on your foot, your surgeon maybe able to tell you what may happen and should be done following your specific procedure/surgery...
Good luck.

Question 2

what generally happens in a foot surgery?

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More Info.: There are thousands of types of foot surgery so it is not possible to say what "generally" happens.

Question 3

does foot surgery involve hopsitalization?

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Usually not: Most foot surgery is performed at surgery centers or as outpatient hospital surgery.  If you are having extensive foot surgery, or you have a medical problem such as diabetes, have a major infection you might be hospitalized. Ask your foot surgeon for more specifics.

Question 4

what are the alternatives to foot surgery?

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Live with it!: Most foot surgery is elective, you can elect to have it done, or you can elect not to.  You can try pads, shoe stretching, medications, more supportive and cushioned insoles.  But in the end, your problem is still there... You are treating without cure.

Question 5

what is the recovery time for foot surgery?

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Depends...: Kind of a broad question.  There are different types of surgical procedures.  Toenail procedures or skin biopsies have little to no down time.  Bunions can vary from 6-8 weeks recuperation and more extensive rearfoot surgery may take up to months.  Need to restore proper alignment in the joint, restore proper mechanics in the foot, and reduce pain symptoms.  Bonus aesthetically pleasing.

Question 6

what can i expect from foot surgery recovery?

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Highly dependent: On what surgery you are having.

Question 7

after foot surgery i don't know how to drove?

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Drove: Well maybe you didn't know how to drove before surgery?

Question 8

what is foot surgery with pins or plates like?

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Difficult Q: Wow! that question is pandoras box!

as an experienced foot and ankle surgeon I am interpreting your question to be about some type of reconstruction.

I will say that in general these procedures are successful....But... As i tell all my patients "the recovery is long!"

foot surgery takes up to a year or more to fully recover from. If someone is telling you its no big deal get another opinio.

Question 9

what should i know before having foot surgery ?

Accepted Answer

Talk to your Dr: All surgery has risks and possible complications. These should be reviewed.

Question 10

i'm having a foot surgery. what will i need to wear?

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Depends on the surg: The doctor may want you to wear a surgical shoe or a fracture boot.  You may need a cast following the surgery.

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