Question 1

bruising two weeks after foot surgery is this good?

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Bruising foot: It is not unusual after foot surgery to see color changes after one or two weeks. Often the toes with turn color, or a balck and blue appearance to the heel or arch may develop. This is due to blood collection from the surgery. It will typically dissipate in a short period of time particularly with activity.

Question 2

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 3

what can i expect from foot surgery recovery?

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Highly dependent: On what surgery you are having.

Question 4

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 5

what should i know before having foot surgery ?

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

Question 6

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.

Question 7

what happens during a laser foot surgery?

Accepted Answer

Lasers and Surgery: Lasers in foot surgery really only cut the skin, several years ago this was a fad or "new technology" which sounded really cool. That said if you mean laser treatments for soft tissue conditions such as tendonitis then you should not feel anything and should .Experience decreased pain and swelling.

Question 8

exactly what happens during flat foot surgery?

Accepted Answer

Fusion: Flat foot surgery usually involves fusion of major rearfoot joints (subtalar, talo navicular and/or calcaneal cuboid). This can be combined with tendon work such as achilles tendon lenthening.

Question 9

how effective is reconstructive flat foot surgery?

Accepted Answer

It is effective: It carries with it a long recovery, .

Question 10

what kinds of numbing cream are recommended after having foot surgery?

Accepted Answer

None: There should be no reason to need a numbing cream.

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